We’re a Community art space and Ceramic studio. It’s a place to learn, to practice, to share and to celebrate art. Art enthusiasts can take art retreats, workshops and courses in ceramic/pottery medium.

Professional ceramic artists and other medium artists can use the studio space, materials or accommodation.

The studio is located in Dharamkot Village, Dharmshala, Himachal Pradesh, India.

Art Retreat

(Residential)

If you want to take a creative break, where you could live in the nature and make your own art pieces, you can join 5 days creative retreat. 

Workshops

 (Non-Residential)

   If you are looking forward to  getting hands on experience or basic understanding of pottery you can attend workshop with one or two sessions in a day depending on your availability.

Courses

(Residential/Non-Residential)
This course is designed for those who wish to learn pottery/ceramics and take further as a professsion or a serious job.

Pottery Workshops 

Pottery Classes

Pottery Day Pass

Duration – 4-5 hours (weekly off- Thursday)
Time – 10:50am-5:30pm (including 1 hour lunch break)
Fees – 3600/-
Includes – taxes, all the materials, tea/coffee, one glazes piece.
Number of participants – 8
Age – 16years +

Details

Pottery day pass is a perfect workshop for those who wish to spend a day in a pottery studio and learn/understand all the basic aspects of pottery while making their own pottery pieces.

11:00AM- 1:30PM – This workshop starts with an introduction to pottery- where you will learn how a studio works, what are the different stages/techniques of making pottery.

After understanding the entire process now its time to try it yourself.

First session will be on making pottery with the hands in which we will use basic techniques like pinching, coiling and slab. Once the piece is made you can make different textures or use colours to give it a unique look.
In this session you can make things like mug, bowl, platter, name plate, planter or wind chime etc.

Click here to check what kind of things you can make in the first session.

1:30PM – Lunch– There are many cafes just 5 minutes walk away from the studio where you can go for the lunch or enquire at the studio if lunch could be provided at the studio.

3:00PM- 5:00 PM– After the lunch we will meet again for the second session, this session is based on pottery wheel, which is one of the different techniques of making pottery.

Instructors will give a short introduction and demonstrate how to work on pottery wheel then all the participants get to work on their wheels and instructors will be there through out the session for help.

Working on the pottery wheel is a skill which requires a lot of practice, but still as a beginner you will love it to experience it. With the instructor’s help you will be able to make some small shapes like mugs and bowls.

Collecting your piece – After the workshop you can decide which of your piece you would like to take, this piece will be glazed and you can collect it on 4 days from the studio. These piece will be food safe and can be used as a functional pottery.

If you are not able to collect it, we can ship it your address anywhere in India with extra charges of 250/-

Bookings – For the day pass bookings are always open for coming 60 days, for booking and any other query please whatsapp/call on +91 9805312554 (Vivek), advance reservation with full payment will be required.

Refund/cancellation-
80% refund- 10 days before the workshop
50% refund – 7 days before the workshop
30% refund – 4 days before the worksop

Rescheduling-
No extra charges- 3 days before the workshop starts
30% extra charges- 0-2 days before the workshop starts

Pottery Workshop Near Me

Introduction to Pottery

Duration – 2.5 hours (weekly off- Thursday)
Time – 2:20pm-5:00pm
Fees – 2200/-
Includes – taxes, all the materials, tea/coffee, one glazes piece.
Number of participants – 8
Age – 16years +

Details

Introduction to pottery is the perfect workshop for those who wish to learn/understand all the basic aspects of pottery while making their own pottery pieces.

This workshop starts with an introduction to pottery- where you will learn how a studio works, what are the different stages/techniques of making pottery.
In this workshop you will be making pottery with the hands which will includes different basic techniques like pinching, coiling and slab. Once the pieces are made you can make different textures or use colours to give it a unique look.

In this session you can make things like mug, bowl, platter, name plate, planter or wind chime etc.

Collecting your piece – After the workshop you can decide which of your piece you would like to take, this piece will be glazed and you can collect it on 4 days from the studio. These piece will be food safe and can be used as a functional pottery. If you are not able to collect it, we can ship it your address anywhere in India with extra charges of 250/-

Bookings – For the this workshop booking are open only for coming 60 days, for booking and any other query please whatsapp/call on +91 9805312554 (Vivek), advance reservation with full payment will be required.

Refund/cancellation
80% refund- 5 days before the workshop
50% refund – 3 days before the workshop
30% refund – 2 days before the worksop

Rescheduling-
No extra charges- 4 days before the workshop starts
30% extra charges- 0-3 days before the workshop starts

Pottery in Himachal

Pottery Wheel Experience

Duration – 2 hours
Time – 10:50am-1pm
Fees – 1600/-
Includes – taxes, all the materials, tea/coffee.
Number of participants – 6
Age – 16years +

Details

This session is based on the pottery wheel, which is one of the different techniques of making pottery. Instructors will give a short introduction and demonstrate how to work on pottery wheel then all the participants get to work on their wheels and instructors will be there through out the session for help.
Working on the pottery wheel is a skill which requires a lot of practice, but still as a beginner it will be fun experience for you and you will get the basics. With the instructor’s help you will be able to make some small shapes like mugs and bowls.

Collecting your piece – If you would like to take the pieces you have made during the workshop, please ask the instructor for the same.

After the workshop you can take your wet pieces, there are no extra charges for it. You can take them carefully, colour them and put as decor piece. But these piece can not be used as a functional and it dissolve in the water.

After the workshop you can decide which of your piece you would like to take, this piece will be glazed and you can collect it on 4 days from the studio.

If you are not able to collect it, we can ship it your address anywhere in India with extra charges of 250/-

Bookings – For the day pass bookings are always open for coming 60 days, for booking and any other query please whatsapp/call on +91 9805312554 (Vivek), advance reservation with full payment will be required.

Refund/cancellation-
80% refund- 10 days before the workshop
50% refund – 7 days before the workshop
30% refund – 4 days before the worksop

Rescheduling-
No extra charges- 3 days before the workshop starts
30% extra charges- 0-2 days before the workshop starts

Professional Artist Residency Program

If you are a professional artist in ceramics or in any other medium you can join our Residency Program. 

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Happy Students

mazikeen P
mazikeen P
2021-11-30
Dharamkot studio has the perfect vibe to make you forget everything and focus on the clay in your hands taking you back to your childhood,the instructors are so patient , thank you Vivek and Manoj for patiently answering all my questions and helping me until I got it right. You guys are amazing!
Maëlle Le Crouhennec
Maëlle Le Crouhennec
2021-11-27
And amazing place to learn. The teachers are great, skillful and passionate! 😊
Nutan Loia
Nutan Loia
2021-11-13
Must visit for those wanting to try their hands at pottery. For beginners like me, a wonderful hands on introduction to this traditional art form. The teachers are super, I interacted with Kapil and Manoj, both were patient and understood what each person in our little group wanted from the workshop and fluidly took us through the process. Definitely therapeutic and set amidst the green mountains, blue sky very restful too
Shashank Johri
Shashank Johri
2021-11-05
This is a beautiful, clean and cosy room with a kitchen (a functional gas connection, refrigerator, basic utensils, etc), a spacious bathroom and a space for keeping luggage. The study table and chair by the window opens into the quaint and picturesque view of the Dharamkot village and valley. It is particularly good for writers, artists, poets and creative individuals. My mother and I took walks to watch the sprawling deodars, and the Magpies that perched on them. The place can be reached by car, and has access to popular cafe's close by. The Pottery studio where I took lessons on pottery from Pragya is an activity one must not miss. A 100 stars to the team for putting it together providing the perfect clime for learning the art of pottery with student specific guidance and help. Do not miss this if you are in McLeodganj/Dharamkot.
Harsh Talreja
Harsh Talreja
2021-10-30
Pottery at Dharamkot studio was a beautiful experience. I could finally find a hobby for myself and the entire credit would go to the lively and welcoming coaches (Vivek, Pragya and Kapil). They are really gifted. I was truly stunned with their skills. Looking at them shaping clay so easily seemed like magic -- bringing different structures to life with one simple hand movement. I would definitely visit this place again, probably for a 35 day full-fledged workshop. In short, if you are in Dharamshala/McLeodganj, this place is a must visit.... and if you do visit, don't forget to ask Pragya for a cup of tea. ☕
Sonakshi Gambhir
Sonakshi Gambhir
2021-10-30
Beautiful experience in their pottery class, you create ceramic vessels after they teach you.
Sneha Joshi Mukherjee
Sneha Joshi Mukherjee
2021-10-28
One of the highlights of my Ladakh-Kashmir-Punjab road trip in August. This quaint little place on the narrow lanes of the paradise called Dharamkot, is a treasure to find. I fell in love with how they create and vibe. My partner and I signed up for their two days workshop and enjoyed it so much that we extended our stay. The instructors are so patient and encouraging that on my very first attempt at the wheel I was able to make kettle, mug, lids and bowl. There was someone making wind instruments out of clay, someone playing chess, somebody making watercolours, or creating some other interesting art with clay. There was also, a black Labrador (who nobody knows the name of or who put a collar on him) came beside me and didn’t leave my side the entire day. While I painted my pottery I enjoyed the ginger tea made in their pantry with the breathtaking views. Oh the clouds and the mountains! Me along with a friend also created some dance videos capturing the creative energy that this place offers. It was so much fun! Once we got back to the city, within a few days of storytelling about our trip, we received the baked and glazed pottery. I wish the glaze wasn’t cracked though, but these are the unpredictable imperfections that make pottery so beautiful and human. I am grateful for this extraordinary experience, the walks around in the mountains and the incredible friends I made. Must visit with friends, family, kids, pets or even solo! 🤗

ACTIVITY
Day 1 (Friday) - Today, you will arrive in the serene village of Dharamkot. We recommend you check-in to our Studio latest by 12PM, though checkin time is till 2PM.
After settling-in to your rooms, you will be served lunch at the cafeteria.
At 4 PM, you will start with your first workshop “An Introduction to Pottery”. This workshop will take about 2.5 to 3 hrs.
At night, you will indulge in dinner (possibly around a bonfire depending on weather) and then relax.
Day 2 (Saturday) - Today, you will start your day with a warm cup of tea & Nature Walk to Naddi. The trail meanders through the forests, offering stunning views of the valley below and the distant mountain ranges.
On returning, you will be served a sumptuous breakfast in our cafe.
At around 11 AM, you will head to the Studio for your second workshop. Today we will split the group in two batches for personalised attention to all participants. One group will attend the “Hand-building- pinching” workshop and the other will learn the “Intro to Pottery Wheel” workshop. Each workshop will take about 2.5 hrs.
Then you will break for lunch.
Post-lunch, you will take the second workshop from the above two, depending on what you did in the morning.
Wrap up your dinner at our cafe.
Day 3 (Sunday) - Today is a mix of learning and exploration!

After breakfast, you will attend the fourth workshop on “Texturing/Surface Decoration”.
Then after lunch, you will start your local sightseeing tour. Our expert local guides will take you to the Dalai Lama Temple, St. John’s in the Wilderness Church and the Mcleodganj Market. Take time to experience the spiritual energy of Dharamshala.
You can either return to the Studio with our guide in a cab which departs by 6 PM or stay longer and take a taxi back.
Dinner will be served in the evening but you can also explore one of the many restaurants/ bars in Mcleodganj.
Day 4 (Monday) - You will begin the day with yoga/meditation at one of the many renowned yoga studios in Dharamkot.

Then, head back to the Studio for breakfast and another day of pottery learning. You will now learn the advanced techniques in pottery making in your fifth and sixth art sessions.
We will again split the group in two batches for personalised attention to all participants. One group will attend the “Advanced Hand-building- Slab/coiling method” workshop and the other will learn the “Wheel Throwing/ Shaping Technique” workshop. Each workshop will take about 2.5 hrs.
Then you will break for lunch.
Post-lunch, you will take the second workshop from the above two, depending on what you did in the morning.
Wrap up your dinner at our cafe. By now you must have made friends with instructors and other participants, so we are sure you have some amazing conversations.
Day 5 (Tuesday) - You will begin the day with another session of yoga/meditation.
Then, head back to the Studio for breakfast. You will now attend the last and seventh art session on “ surface decoration with Coloured Under-Glazes”. The session will be of 2.5 hrs.
After lunch, you can spend the rest of the day at leisure. You can pick your favourite thing to do today…finish off your artwork with some guidance from our instructors, head out and take a hike, go shopping, spend a lazy day in a cafe, walk around the flag point for sunset…the choices are endless. We will see you back at the Studio at 7 PM for our farewell dinner.
Day 6 (Wednesday) - Today is the day we bid adieu! After breakfast, it’s time to pack up and gaze at the Dhauladhar range for one last time till we see you again. The check-out is at 11 AM.

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INCLUDEDNOT INCLUDED
5 nights accommodationAirfare
All meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)Alcohol
Pottery Sessions Courier charges for shipping Art pieces you create
Half- Day tour to McleodgunjBank fee/ Money exchange fee/ Other payment charges
Nature walk, Yoga/Meditation SessionsLaundry
Art Supplies