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    The Healing Power of Pottery

    The Healing Power of Pottery

    by | Jun 21, 2023 | How To Learn Pottery

    It’s no secret that during our current times, there has been an increase in the number of people who are suffering from varying forms of stress and anxiety. Having a creative outlook is something that has been recommended by a host of mental health professionals with...
    An Ode to the Studio; house of Clay

    An Ode to the Studio; house of Clay

    by | Jun 14, 2023 | Art Retreat

    At the top of the mountain surrounded by trees and clouds, you find yourself within the elements. In one instance, the heat of the sun is beating down on the wet clay, drying and rapidly cracking its surface whilst baking your own skin. Next, a swift change to...

    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

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