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Mountain view from Dharamkot in Himachal Pradesh with green forest, fields, and clouds over the Dhauladhar range.

Dharamkot Studio

Pottery studio and community art space in McLeodganj, Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh, India.

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About the Studio

Located in the mountain village of Dharamkot, near McLeodganj in Himachal Pradesh, Dharamkot Studio sits at an altitude of approximately 2,100 metres above sea level, surrounded by pine and cedar forests.

Known for its Tibetan culture, forest trails, cafés, meditation centres, and slower pace of life, Dharamkot has long attracted artists, travellers, and seekers from around the world.

At the studio, you can join daily pottery workshops, immersive retreats, and multi-day courses. The space also includes an art gallery and café.

Students practicing pottery inside Dharamkot Studio in Himachal Pradesh with finished clay forms in the foreground.

Daily/ Weekly workshops

Guided beginner pottery wheel practice at Dharamkot Studio Himachal Pradesh.

Pottery Wheel Experience

2 hours

A beginner-friendly pottery wheel session where you try making pottery on the wheel with guidance from instructors.

Join if: You want to try the pottery wheel and enjoy a fun, hands-on experience.

INR 1900 + Taxes / Person

Participant shaping a hand-built clay sculpture during a Himachal pottery workshop.

Sculpt & Shape – Handbuilding

2 hours

A relaxed hand-building pottery workshop where you create your own ceramic piece using clay and simple hand tools.

Join if: You want to understand the basics of pottery and make a ceramic piece by hand.

INR 1900 + Taxes / Person

Participant painting a ceramic vase at Dharamkot Studio Himachal Pradesh.

Paint on Pottery

60 minutes

A relaxed DIY session where you paint a ceramic vase using acrylic colours and take it home as a finished decor piece.

Join if: You want to paint a ceramic vase and take home a finished decor piece the same day.

INR 800 + Taxes / Person

Participants sharing an open clay session at Dharamkot Studio Himachal Pradesh.

Open Clay Session

60 minutes

An open, self-guided clay session where you get time and space to work with clay and make whatever you feel like.

Join if: You want to explore clay at your own pace, without a structured workshop.

INR 600 + Taxes / Person

A parent guiding a child at the pottery wheel during the Kids and Parents workshop at Dharamkot Studio.

Pottery Wheel Experience for Kids and Parents

60 minutes

A playful pottery wheel session for kids and parents to experience clay together with guidance from instructors.

Join if: You want a shared pottery wheel experience for kids and parents.

INR 800 + Taxes / Person

Group corporate pottery workshop at Dharamkot Studio Himachal Pradesh.

Group / Corporate Workshops

2 hours

Custom pottery sessions for teams, families, schools, private groups, and retreats.

Join if: You want a private pottery session planned for your team, family, school, retreat, or group.

8-30 people

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