Published 03 Mar 2025
Refine Your Skills And Explore New Techniques: Join These 4 Advanced Ceramic Workshops At Dharamkot Studio in 2025
We’re excited to announce 4 Advanced Pottery Workshops in 2025 with incredible artists, designed for those who have already completed our basic pottery course/retreat at Dharamkot Studio, a renowned ceramic studio in Himachal Pradesh.
These workshops will help you refine your ceramic techniques, explore new forms, and gain deeper insights into pottery under expert guidance. If you’re looking to expand your knowledge and skills in the world of ceramic arts, this is a great opportunity to join our artistic community.
1. New Ways With Clay
About this workshop: This workshop is perfect for art enthusiasts seeking new directions in ceramics. Through guided hand-building exercises, participants will explore sculptural techniques, 2D tracing, collage, and creative thinking.
Dates: 4-9 Apr, 2025. Level: Intermediate/advanced. Facilitators/Artists: Reyaz Badaruddin and Elodie Alexandre. Number of participants: 8.
Reyaz Badaruddin graduated in Ceramics and Design from Banaras Hindu University and pursued further studies at Cardiff School of Art and Design on a Charles Wallace Fellowship.
Élodie Alexandre, originally from France, lived in the UK for ten years, earning a BA and MA in Ceramics from Cardiff Metropolitan University. She co-founded Atelier Lālmitti and participated in the Indian Ceramics Triennale.
2. Naked Raku Workshop
Naked Raku is a specialized firing technique that emphasizes the beauty of unglazed surfaces. Designed for those with clay experience, this hands-on workshop offers expert guidance in the process of removing the outer glaze post-firing, revealing unique textures.
Dates: 2-7 May, 2025. Level: Intermediate/advanced. Facilitator/Artist: Rakhee Kane. Number of participants: 8.
Rakhee Kane is an acclaimed ceramic artist recognized for her innovative work in Raku and Naked Raku techniques. She trained at NID and Golden Bridge Pottery, learning under masters like Jyotsna Bhatt and Ray Meeker.
3. Screen Printing on Clay
In this hands-on pottery workshop, participants will learn the fascinating process of silkscreen printing on clay—an exciting technique that blends printmaking with ceramics.
Dates: 20-25 Sep, 2025. Level: Intermediate/advanced. Facilitators/Artists: Helene Søs Schjødt. Number of participants: 8.
Helene Søs Schjødt is a Danish ceramicist specializing in porcelain and silkscreen printing, known for her nature-inspired botanical and graphic designs.
4. Conscious Clay: Intuitive Ways to Creativity
This workshop is a hands-on crash course in clay and creativity! Through demonstrations and exercises, you’ll explore clay’s possibilities—cutting, pinching, pulling, stretching, and decorating with stamps, slips, and carving.
Dates: 7 – 12 Nov, 2025. Level: All levels: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced. Facilitators/Artists: Vineet Kacker. Number of participants: 8.
Vineet Kacker, trained as an architect, transitioned to ceramics, studying in India and the UK. A Charles Wallace Fellow and Fulbright recipient, he co-founded the Contemporary Clay Foundation and curated the Indian Ceramics Triennale.
Join us at Dharamkot Studio and immerse yourself in the world of ceramic arts. Whether you’re interested in wheel-throwing techniques, hand-building methods, or creative pottery workshops, there’s something here for every art enthusiast.