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Retreat participants shaping hand-built clay pieces together around a long studio table in Goa.

5-Day Pottery Retreat in Goa

A beginner-friendly coastal retreat in Mandrem with clay practice, calm mornings, and enough openness to feel like a real creative holiday.

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Wake up to birdsong, fresh air, and quiet mornings.Create with your hands, slow your pace, and see the world a little differently.Leave with new skills, meaningful memories, and a deeper appreciation for the creative process.

Spend five days immersed in clay, creativity, and a slower rhythm of life.

This pottery retreat makes space to slow down, be in nature, and make art as a meaningful part of life. If you want a break from the daily routine, like to spend time in nature and are curious about making pottery or art - this retreat is for you.

Making pottery is a way to quiet mental noise, build patience, and experience the satisfaction of creating something with your hands.

Being in nature and following a gentle rhythm allows you to return feeling clearer, more grounded, and more connected to yourself.

  • 5 Days / 5 Nights
  • Beginner Friendly
  • Small Batch (8–10 Participants)
  • Accommodation and meals Included
  • All Pottery Materials Included
  • Learn basics
  • Daily Studio Sessions

A Retreat Built Around Pottery, Nature & Community

Pottery

Pottery is more than learning techniques—it's about experiencing one of the world's oldest crafts. Working with clay teaches patience, observation, and the satisfaction of creating something with your own hands.

Nature

Surrounded by nature, the retreat unfolds at a slower pace. Quiet mornings, fresh air, and time outdoors create the space to focus, observe, and enjoy the process of making.

Community

Experience the retreat alongside a small group of like-minded people. Share meals, conversations, and time in the studio while learning from one another and creating lasting memories together.

How Your Days Will Look

Each day builds on the previous one, giving you the time to practise, experiment, and grow more confident with clay. Most of your day is spent in the pottery studio, learning through hands-on practice. You'll explore:

  • Wheel Throwing
  • Hand Building
  • Surface Decoration
  • Studio Practices & Ceramics Basics

Designed for beginners, every session includes personal guidance from facilitators who are there to support you throughout the retreat.

Who This Retreat Is For

Whether you're a first-time potter, solo traveller, couple, group of friends, or simply curious to explore clay, this retreat is designed to be welcoming, beginner-friendly, and free from pressure.

Join this retreat if you:

Have always wanted to learn pottery.
Have no previous experience with ceramics.
Want a creative break from everyday life.
Enjoy making things with your hands.
Love travelling for meaningful experiences.
Appreciate small groups and personal guidance.
Want to slow down and spend less time on screens.
Are looking for a holiday that's both relaxing and creatively fulfilling.

By the end of the retreat, you'll take home:

  • Handmade ceramics you've created, delivered to you after glazing, firing, and finishing.
  • Practical pottery skills to continue your journey.
  • Greater confidence working with clay.
  • Meaningful memories of five days spent learning and creating.
  • Connections made within a small creative community.
Two retreat participants practicing wheel throwing together in the open Goa pottery studio.
Two retreat participants leaning over pottery wheels as they shape clay bowls in the Goa studio.
Two retreat participants rolling coils and building clay forms together at a shared worktable in Goa.
A quiet pool and tropical garden framed by tall palms and retreat cottages in Mandrem, Goa.
A terracotta cottage framed by dense tropical greenery and a stone path at the Goa retreat stay.
A wide sunset over Mandrem beach with orange clouds, sea reflections, and people walking along the shoreline in Goa.
A wooden boardwalk leading toward Mandrem beach under a dramatic blue sky reflected in shallow water.
A lush green view of palm trees, village rooftops, and forested hills around Mandrem in North Goa.
A bright wooden cottage bedroom with a neatly made bed, chairs, and large windows at the Goa retreat.
A quiet seating corner with patterned chairs beside wide cottage windows looking out to the garden.
A retreat participant smiling while shaping a rounded clay vessel by hand in the Goa studio.
A retreat participant studying and carving details into a hand-built clay vessel in the Goa studio.
Two retreat participants practicing wheel throwing together in the open Goa pottery studio.
Two retreat participants leaning over pottery wheels as they shape clay bowls in the Goa studio.
Two retreat participants rolling coils and building clay forms together at a shared worktable in Goa.
A quiet pool and tropical garden framed by tall palms and retreat cottages in Mandrem, Goa.
A terracotta cottage framed by dense tropical greenery and a stone path at the Goa retreat stay.
A wide sunset over Mandrem beach with orange clouds, sea reflections, and people walking along the shoreline in Goa.
A wooden boardwalk leading toward Mandrem beach under a dramatic blue sky reflected in shallow water.
A lush green view of palm trees, village rooftops, and forested hills around Mandrem in North Goa.
A bright wooden cottage bedroom with a neatly made bed, chairs, and large windows at the Goa retreat.
A quiet seating corner with patterned chairs beside wide cottage windows looking out to the garden.
A retreat participant smiling while shaping a rounded clay vessel by hand in the Goa studio.
A retreat participant studying and carving details into a hand-built clay vessel in the Goa studio.
Two retreat participants practicing wheel throwing together in the open Goa pottery studio.
Two retreat participants leaning over pottery wheels as they shape clay bowls in the Goa studio.
Two retreat participants rolling coils and building clay forms together at a shared worktable in Goa.
A quiet pool and tropical garden framed by tall palms and retreat cottages in Mandrem, Goa.
A terracotta cottage framed by dense tropical greenery and a stone path at the Goa retreat stay.
A wide sunset over Mandrem beach with orange clouds, sea reflections, and people walking along the shoreline in Goa.
A wooden boardwalk leading toward Mandrem beach under a dramatic blue sky reflected in shallow water.
A lush green view of palm trees, village rooftops, and forested hills around Mandrem in North Goa.
A bright wooden cottage bedroom with a neatly made bed, chairs, and large windows at the Goa retreat.
A quiet seating corner with patterned chairs beside wide cottage windows looking out to the garden.
A retreat participant smiling while shaping a rounded clay vessel by hand in the Goa studio.
A retreat participant studying and carving details into a hand-built clay vessel in the Goa studio.
Two retreat participants practicing wheel throwing together in the open Goa pottery studio.
Two retreat participants leaning over pottery wheels as they shape clay bowls in the Goa studio.
Two retreat participants rolling coils and building clay forms together at a shared worktable in Goa.
A quiet pool and tropical garden framed by tall palms and retreat cottages in Mandrem, Goa.
A terracotta cottage framed by dense tropical greenery and a stone path at the Goa retreat stay.
A wide sunset over Mandrem beach with orange clouds, sea reflections, and people walking along the shoreline in Goa.
A wooden boardwalk leading toward Mandrem beach under a dramatic blue sky reflected in shallow water.
A lush green view of palm trees, village rooftops, and forested hills around Mandrem in North Goa.
A bright wooden cottage bedroom with a neatly made bed, chairs, and large windows at the Goa retreat.
A quiet seating corner with patterned chairs beside wide cottage windows looking out to the garden.
A retreat participant smiling while shaping a rounded clay vessel by hand in the Goa studio.
A retreat participant studying and carving details into a hand-built clay vessel in the Goa studio.
Two retreat participants practicing wheel throwing together in the open Goa pottery studio.
Two retreat participants leaning over pottery wheels as they shape clay bowls in the Goa studio.
Two retreat participants rolling coils and building clay forms together at a shared worktable in Goa.
A quiet pool and tropical garden framed by tall palms and retreat cottages in Mandrem, Goa.
A terracotta cottage framed by dense tropical greenery and a stone path at the Goa retreat stay.
A wide sunset over Mandrem beach with orange clouds, sea reflections, and people walking along the shoreline in Goa.
A wooden boardwalk leading toward Mandrem beach under a dramatic blue sky reflected in shallow water.
A lush green view of palm trees, village rooftops, and forested hills around Mandrem in North Goa.
A bright wooden cottage bedroom with a neatly made bed, chairs, and large windows at the Goa retreat.
A quiet seating corner with patterned chairs beside wide cottage windows looking out to the garden.
A retreat participant smiling while shaping a rounded clay vessel by hand in the Goa studio.
A retreat participant studying and carving details into a hand-built clay vessel in the Goa studio.
Two retreat participants practicing wheel throwing together in the open Goa pottery studio.
Two retreat participants leaning over pottery wheels as they shape clay bowls in the Goa studio.
Two retreat participants rolling coils and building clay forms together at a shared worktable in Goa.
A quiet pool and tropical garden framed by tall palms and retreat cottages in Mandrem, Goa.
A terracotta cottage framed by dense tropical greenery and a stone path at the Goa retreat stay.
A wide sunset over Mandrem beach with orange clouds, sea reflections, and people walking along the shoreline in Goa.
A wooden boardwalk leading toward Mandrem beach under a dramatic blue sky reflected in shallow water.
A lush green view of palm trees, village rooftops, and forested hills around Mandrem in North Goa.
A bright wooden cottage bedroom with a neatly made bed, chairs, and large windows at the Goa retreat.
A quiet seating corner with patterned chairs beside wide cottage windows looking out to the garden.
A retreat participant smiling while shaping a rounded clay vessel by hand in the Goa studio.
A retreat participant studying and carving details into a hand-built clay vessel in the Goa studio.
Two retreat participants practicing wheel throwing together in the open Goa pottery studio.
Two retreat participants leaning over pottery wheels as they shape clay bowls in the Goa studio.
Two retreat participants rolling coils and building clay forms together at a shared worktable in Goa.
A quiet pool and tropical garden framed by tall palms and retreat cottages in Mandrem, Goa.
A terracotta cottage framed by dense tropical greenery and a stone path at the Goa retreat stay.
A wide sunset over Mandrem beach with orange clouds, sea reflections, and people walking along the shoreline in Goa.
A wooden boardwalk leading toward Mandrem beach under a dramatic blue sky reflected in shallow water.
A lush green view of palm trees, village rooftops, and forested hills around Mandrem in North Goa.
A bright wooden cottage bedroom with a neatly made bed, chairs, and large windows at the Goa retreat.
A quiet seating corner with patterned chairs beside wide cottage windows looking out to the garden.
A retreat participant smiling while shaping a rounded clay vessel by hand in the Goa studio.
A retreat participant studying and carving details into a hand-built clay vessel in the Goa studio.
Two retreat participants practicing wheel throwing together in the open Goa pottery studio.
Two retreat participants leaning over pottery wheels as they shape clay bowls in the Goa studio.
Two retreat participants rolling coils and building clay forms together at a shared worktable in Goa.
A quiet pool and tropical garden framed by tall palms and retreat cottages in Mandrem, Goa.
A terracotta cottage framed by dense tropical greenery and a stone path at the Goa retreat stay.
A wide sunset over Mandrem beach with orange clouds, sea reflections, and people walking along the shoreline in Goa.
A wooden boardwalk leading toward Mandrem beach under a dramatic blue sky reflected in shallow water.
A lush green view of palm trees, village rooftops, and forested hills around Mandrem in North Goa.
A bright wooden cottage bedroom with a neatly made bed, chairs, and large windows at the Goa retreat.
A quiet seating corner with patterned chairs beside wide cottage windows looking out to the garden.
A retreat participant smiling while shaping a rounded clay vessel by hand in the Goa studio.
A retreat participant studying and carving details into a hand-built clay vessel in the Goa studio.
Two retreat participants practicing wheel throwing together in the open Goa pottery studio.
Two retreat participants leaning over pottery wheels as they shape clay bowls in the Goa studio.
Two retreat participants rolling coils and building clay forms together at a shared worktable in Goa.
A quiet pool and tropical garden framed by tall palms and retreat cottages in Mandrem, Goa.
A terracotta cottage framed by dense tropical greenery and a stone path at the Goa retreat stay.
A wide sunset over Mandrem beach with orange clouds, sea reflections, and people walking along the shoreline in Goa.
A wooden boardwalk leading toward Mandrem beach under a dramatic blue sky reflected in shallow water.
A lush green view of palm trees, village rooftops, and forested hills around Mandrem in North Goa.
A bright wooden cottage bedroom with a neatly made bed, chairs, and large windows at the Goa retreat.
A quiet seating corner with patterned chairs beside wide cottage windows looking out to the garden.
A retreat participant smiling while shaping a rounded clay vessel by hand in the Goa studio.
A retreat participant studying and carving details into a hand-built clay vessel in the Goa studio.
Two retreat participants practicing wheel throwing together in the open Goa pottery studio.
Two retreat participants leaning over pottery wheels as they shape clay bowls in the Goa studio.
Two retreat participants rolling coils and building clay forms together at a shared worktable in Goa.
A quiet pool and tropical garden framed by tall palms and retreat cottages in Mandrem, Goa.
A terracotta cottage framed by dense tropical greenery and a stone path at the Goa retreat stay.
A wide sunset over Mandrem beach with orange clouds, sea reflections, and people walking along the shoreline in Goa.
A wooden boardwalk leading toward Mandrem beach under a dramatic blue sky reflected in shallow water.
A lush green view of palm trees, village rooftops, and forested hills around Mandrem in North Goa.
A bright wooden cottage bedroom with a neatly made bed, chairs, and large windows at the Goa retreat.
A quiet seating corner with patterned chairs beside wide cottage windows looking out to the garden.
A retreat participant smiling while shaping a rounded clay vessel by hand in the Goa studio.
A retreat participant studying and carving details into a hand-built clay vessel in the Goa studio.
Two retreat participants practicing wheel throwing together in the open Goa pottery studio.
Two retreat participants leaning over pottery wheels as they shape clay bowls in the Goa studio.
Two retreat participants rolling coils and building clay forms together at a shared worktable in Goa.
A quiet pool and tropical garden framed by tall palms and retreat cottages in Mandrem, Goa.
A terracotta cottage framed by dense tropical greenery and a stone path at the Goa retreat stay.
A wide sunset over Mandrem beach with orange clouds, sea reflections, and people walking along the shoreline in Goa.
A wooden boardwalk leading toward Mandrem beach under a dramatic blue sky reflected in shallow water.
A lush green view of palm trees, village rooftops, and forested hills around Mandrem in North Goa.
A bright wooden cottage bedroom with a neatly made bed, chairs, and large windows at the Goa retreat.
A quiet seating corner with patterned chairs beside wide cottage windows looking out to the garden.
A retreat participant smiling while shaping a rounded clay vessel by hand in the Goa studio.
A retreat participant studying and carving details into a hand-built clay vessel in the Goa studio.
Two retreat participants practicing wheel throwing together in the open Goa pottery studio.
Two retreat participants leaning over pottery wheels as they shape clay bowls in the Goa studio.
Two retreat participants rolling coils and building clay forms together at a shared worktable in Goa.
A quiet pool and tropical garden framed by tall palms and retreat cottages in Mandrem, Goa.
A terracotta cottage framed by dense tropical greenery and a stone path at the Goa retreat stay.
A wide sunset over Mandrem beach with orange clouds, sea reflections, and people walking along the shoreline in Goa.
A wooden boardwalk leading toward Mandrem beach under a dramatic blue sky reflected in shallow water.
A lush green view of palm trees, village rooftops, and forested hills around Mandrem in North Goa.
A bright wooden cottage bedroom with a neatly made bed, chairs, and large windows at the Goa retreat.
A quiet seating corner with patterned chairs beside wide cottage windows looking out to the garden.
A retreat participant smiling while shaping a rounded clay vessel by hand in the Goa studio.
A retreat participant studying and carving details into a hand-built clay vessel in the Goa studio.
Two retreat participants practicing wheel throwing together in the open Goa pottery studio.
Two retreat participants leaning over pottery wheels as they shape clay bowls in the Goa studio.
Two retreat participants rolling coils and building clay forms together at a shared worktable in Goa.
A quiet pool and tropical garden framed by tall palms and retreat cottages in Mandrem, Goa.
A terracotta cottage framed by dense tropical greenery and a stone path at the Goa retreat stay.
A wide sunset over Mandrem beach with orange clouds, sea reflections, and people walking along the shoreline in Goa.
A wooden boardwalk leading toward Mandrem beach under a dramatic blue sky reflected in shallow water.
A lush green view of palm trees, village rooftops, and forested hills around Mandrem in North Goa.
A bright wooden cottage bedroom with a neatly made bed, chairs, and large windows at the Goa retreat.
A quiet seating corner with patterned chairs beside wide cottage windows looking out to the garden.
A retreat participant smiling while shaping a rounded clay vessel by hand in the Goa studio.
A retreat participant studying and carving details into a hand-built clay vessel in the Goa studio.
Two retreat participants practicing wheel throwing together in the open Goa pottery studio.
Two retreat participants leaning over pottery wheels as they shape clay bowls in the Goa studio.
Two retreat participants rolling coils and building clay forms together at a shared worktable in Goa.
A quiet pool and tropical garden framed by tall palms and retreat cottages in Mandrem, Goa.
A terracotta cottage framed by dense tropical greenery and a stone path at the Goa retreat stay.
A wide sunset over Mandrem beach with orange clouds, sea reflections, and people walking along the shoreline in Goa.
A wooden boardwalk leading toward Mandrem beach under a dramatic blue sky reflected in shallow water.
A lush green view of palm trees, village rooftops, and forested hills around Mandrem in North Goa.
A bright wooden cottage bedroom with a neatly made bed, chairs, and large windows at the Goa retreat.
A quiet seating corner with patterned chairs beside wide cottage windows looking out to the garden.
A retreat participant smiling while shaping a rounded clay vessel by hand in the Goa studio.
A retreat participant studying and carving details into a hand-built clay vessel in the Goa studio.
Two retreat participants practicing wheel throwing together in the open Goa pottery studio.
Two retreat participants leaning over pottery wheels as they shape clay bowls in the Goa studio.
Two retreat participants rolling coils and building clay forms together at a shared worktable in Goa.
A quiet pool and tropical garden framed by tall palms and retreat cottages in Mandrem, Goa.
A terracotta cottage framed by dense tropical greenery and a stone path at the Goa retreat stay.
A wide sunset over Mandrem beach with orange clouds, sea reflections, and people walking along the shoreline in Goa.
A wooden boardwalk leading toward Mandrem beach under a dramatic blue sky reflected in shallow water.
A lush green view of palm trees, village rooftops, and forested hills around Mandrem in North Goa.
A bright wooden cottage bedroom with a neatly made bed, chairs, and large windows at the Goa retreat.
A quiet seating corner with patterned chairs beside wide cottage windows looking out to the garden.
A retreat participant smiling while shaping a rounded clay vessel by hand in the Goa studio.
A retreat participant studying and carving details into a hand-built clay vessel in the Goa studio.
Two retreat participants practicing wheel throwing together in the open Goa pottery studio.
Two retreat participants leaning over pottery wheels as they shape clay bowls in the Goa studio.
Two retreat participants rolling coils and building clay forms together at a shared worktable in Goa.
A quiet pool and tropical garden framed by tall palms and retreat cottages in Mandrem, Goa.
A terracotta cottage framed by dense tropical greenery and a stone path at the Goa retreat stay.
A wide sunset over Mandrem beach with orange clouds, sea reflections, and people walking along the shoreline in Goa.
A wooden boardwalk leading toward Mandrem beach under a dramatic blue sky reflected in shallow water.
A lush green view of palm trees, village rooftops, and forested hills around Mandrem in North Goa.
A bright wooden cottage bedroom with a neatly made bed, chairs, and large windows at the Goa retreat.
A quiet seating corner with patterned chairs beside wide cottage windows looking out to the garden.
A retreat participant smiling while shaping a rounded clay vessel by hand in the Goa studio.
A retreat participant studying and carving details into a hand-built clay vessel in the Goa studio.
Two retreat participants practicing wheel throwing together in the open Goa pottery studio.
Two retreat participants leaning over pottery wheels as they shape clay bowls in the Goa studio.
Two retreat participants rolling coils and building clay forms together at a shared worktable in Goa.
A quiet pool and tropical garden framed by tall palms and retreat cottages in Mandrem, Goa.
A terracotta cottage framed by dense tropical greenery and a stone path at the Goa retreat stay.
A wide sunset over Mandrem beach with orange clouds, sea reflections, and people walking along the shoreline in Goa.
A wooden boardwalk leading toward Mandrem beach under a dramatic blue sky reflected in shallow water.
A lush green view of palm trees, village rooftops, and forested hills around Mandrem in North Goa.
A bright wooden cottage bedroom with a neatly made bed, chairs, and large windows at the Goa retreat.
A quiet seating corner with patterned chairs beside wide cottage windows looking out to the garden.
A retreat participant smiling while shaping a rounded clay vessel by hand in the Goa studio.
A retreat participant studying and carving details into a hand-built clay vessel in the Goa studio.
Two retreat participants practicing wheel throwing together in the open Goa pottery studio.
Two retreat participants leaning over pottery wheels as they shape clay bowls in the Goa studio.
Two retreat participants rolling coils and building clay forms together at a shared worktable in Goa.
A quiet pool and tropical garden framed by tall palms and retreat cottages in Mandrem, Goa.
A terracotta cottage framed by dense tropical greenery and a stone path at the Goa retreat stay.
A wide sunset over Mandrem beach with orange clouds, sea reflections, and people walking along the shoreline in Goa.
A wooden boardwalk leading toward Mandrem beach under a dramatic blue sky reflected in shallow water.
A lush green view of palm trees, village rooftops, and forested hills around Mandrem in North Goa.
A bright wooden cottage bedroom with a neatly made bed, chairs, and large windows at the Goa retreat.
A quiet seating corner with patterned chairs beside wide cottage windows looking out to the garden.
A retreat participant smiling while shaping a rounded clay vessel by hand in the Goa studio.
A retreat participant studying and carving details into a hand-built clay vessel in the Goa studio.
Two retreat participants practicing wheel throwing together in the open Goa pottery studio.
Two retreat participants leaning over pottery wheels as they shape clay bowls in the Goa studio.
Two retreat participants rolling coils and building clay forms together at a shared worktable in Goa.
A quiet pool and tropical garden framed by tall palms and retreat cottages in Mandrem, Goa.
A terracotta cottage framed by dense tropical greenery and a stone path at the Goa retreat stay.
A wide sunset over Mandrem beach with orange clouds, sea reflections, and people walking along the shoreline in Goa.
A wooden boardwalk leading toward Mandrem beach under a dramatic blue sky reflected in shallow water.
A lush green view of palm trees, village rooftops, and forested hills around Mandrem in North Goa.
A bright wooden cottage bedroom with a neatly made bed, chairs, and large windows at the Goa retreat.
A quiet seating corner with patterned chairs beside wide cottage windows looking out to the garden.
A retreat participant smiling while shaping a rounded clay vessel by hand in the Goa studio.
A retreat participant studying and carving details into a hand-built clay vessel in the Goa studio.
Two retreat participants practicing wheel throwing together in the open Goa pottery studio.
Two retreat participants leaning over pottery wheels as they shape clay bowls in the Goa studio.
Two retreat participants rolling coils and building clay forms together at a shared worktable in Goa.
A quiet pool and tropical garden framed by tall palms and retreat cottages in Mandrem, Goa.
A terracotta cottage framed by dense tropical greenery and a stone path at the Goa retreat stay.
A wide sunset over Mandrem beach with orange clouds, sea reflections, and people walking along the shoreline in Goa.
A wooden boardwalk leading toward Mandrem beach under a dramatic blue sky reflected in shallow water.
A lush green view of palm trees, village rooftops, and forested hills around Mandrem in North Goa.
A bright wooden cottage bedroom with a neatly made bed, chairs, and large windows at the Goa retreat.
A quiet seating corner with patterned chairs beside wide cottage windows looking out to the garden.
A retreat participant smiling while shaping a rounded clay vessel by hand in the Goa studio.
A retreat participant studying and carving details into a hand-built clay vessel in the Goa studio.
Two retreat participants practicing wheel throwing together in the open Goa pottery studio.
Two retreat participants leaning over pottery wheels as they shape clay bowls in the Goa studio.
Two retreat participants rolling coils and building clay forms together at a shared worktable in Goa.
A quiet pool and tropical garden framed by tall palms and retreat cottages in Mandrem, Goa.
A terracotta cottage framed by dense tropical greenery and a stone path at the Goa retreat stay.
A wide sunset over Mandrem beach with orange clouds, sea reflections, and people walking along the shoreline in Goa.
A wooden boardwalk leading toward Mandrem beach under a dramatic blue sky reflected in shallow water.
A lush green view of palm trees, village rooftops, and forested hills around Mandrem in North Goa.
A bright wooden cottage bedroom with a neatly made bed, chairs, and large windows at the Goa retreat.
A quiet seating corner with patterned chairs beside wide cottage windows looking out to the garden.
A retreat participant smiling while shaping a rounded clay vessel by hand in the Goa studio.
A retreat participant studying and carving details into a hand-built clay vessel in the Goa studio.
Two retreat participants practicing wheel throwing together in the open Goa pottery studio.
Two retreat participants leaning over pottery wheels as they shape clay bowls in the Goa studio.
Two retreat participants rolling coils and building clay forms together at a shared worktable in Goa.
A quiet pool and tropical garden framed by tall palms and retreat cottages in Mandrem, Goa.
A terracotta cottage framed by dense tropical greenery and a stone path at the Goa retreat stay.
A wide sunset over Mandrem beach with orange clouds, sea reflections, and people walking along the shoreline in Goa.
A wooden boardwalk leading toward Mandrem beach under a dramatic blue sky reflected in shallow water.
A lush green view of palm trees, village rooftops, and forested hills around Mandrem in North Goa.
A bright wooden cottage bedroom with a neatly made bed, chairs, and large windows at the Goa retreat.
A quiet seating corner with patterned chairs beside wide cottage windows looking out to the garden.
A retreat participant smiling while shaping a rounded clay vessel by hand in the Goa studio.
A retreat participant studying and carving details into a hand-built clay vessel in the Goa studio.
Two retreat participants practicing wheel throwing together in the open Goa pottery studio.
Two retreat participants leaning over pottery wheels as they shape clay bowls in the Goa studio.
Two retreat participants rolling coils and building clay forms together at a shared worktable in Goa.
A quiet pool and tropical garden framed by tall palms and retreat cottages in Mandrem, Goa.
A terracotta cottage framed by dense tropical greenery and a stone path at the Goa retreat stay.
A wide sunset over Mandrem beach with orange clouds, sea reflections, and people walking along the shoreline in Goa.
A wooden boardwalk leading toward Mandrem beach under a dramatic blue sky reflected in shallow water.
A lush green view of palm trees, village rooftops, and forested hills around Mandrem in North Goa.
A bright wooden cottage bedroom with a neatly made bed, chairs, and large windows at the Goa retreat.
A quiet seating corner with patterned chairs beside wide cottage windows looking out to the garden.
A retreat participant smiling while shaping a rounded clay vessel by hand in the Goa studio.
A retreat participant studying and carving details into a hand-built clay vessel in the Goa studio.
Two retreat participants practicing wheel throwing together in the open Goa pottery studio.
Two retreat participants leaning over pottery wheels as they shape clay bowls in the Goa studio.
Two retreat participants rolling coils and building clay forms together at a shared worktable in Goa.
A quiet pool and tropical garden framed by tall palms and retreat cottages in Mandrem, Goa.
A terracotta cottage framed by dense tropical greenery and a stone path at the Goa retreat stay.
A wide sunset over Mandrem beach with orange clouds, sea reflections, and people walking along the shoreline in Goa.
A wooden boardwalk leading toward Mandrem beach under a dramatic blue sky reflected in shallow water.
A lush green view of palm trees, village rooftops, and forested hills around Mandrem in North Goa.
A bright wooden cottage bedroom with a neatly made bed, chairs, and large windows at the Goa retreat.
A quiet seating corner with patterned chairs beside wide cottage windows looking out to the garden.
A retreat participant smiling while shaping a rounded clay vessel by hand in the Goa studio.
A retreat participant studying and carving details into a hand-built clay vessel in the Goa studio.

Retreat flow

Day 1

Check-in before 2 PM, take your time to settle in, visit the studio, meet other people and attend your first pottery session from 3 PM - 5 PM.

Day 2, 3, 4 & 5

These days of the retreat include group pottery sessions between 11:30 AM – 5:30 PM where you will learn pottery basics (wheel throwing, hand building, and surface decoration) while creating your own art pieces. The rest of the day can be spent at your own pace — exploring Goa, resting, or spending more quiet time around the studio and nearby cafés.

Day 6

No activities are scheduled today. Enjoy a relaxed morning and heartfelt farewells after breakfast. Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Years of hosting
5+
Retreats hosted
120+
Participants
900+

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About location

Surrounded by cashew trees and filtered sunlight, Mandrem is a quiet village in North Goa known for its relaxed pace and natural surroundings.

The area is made up of local homes, small cafes, art spaces, and guesthouses spread along narrow village roads. Away from the busier parts of Goa, Mandrem draws artists, travellers, and those looking for a more grounded way to experience Goa. This setting makes the retreat well-suited for those looking for an art retreat in Goa, away from crowded tourist areas.

A wide sunset over Mandrem beach with orange clouds, sea reflections, and people walking along the shoreline in Goa.
A quiet pool and tropical garden framed by tall palms and retreat cottages in Mandrem, Goa.

Accommodation

The accommodation and studio in Goa are surrounded by cashew trees, lush greenery, and the calm atmosphere of Mandrem, offering a peaceful retreat just 2 km from the beach. Being close to the sea, the experience also appeals to those looking for a coastal pottery retreat in India.

Guests stay in wooden cottages with attached washrooms, high-speed WiFi, power backup, hot water, an electric kettle, air-conditioning, and a blend of modern and rustic aesthetics.

An in-house cafeteria provides delicious and healthy Indian vegetarian and non-vegetarian food.

Studio & Practice

The studio is at the heart of the retreat. The studio and accommodation are located within the same premises, allowing easy movement between rest and practice throughout the day.

The studio is surrounded by greenery, bringing in natural light and a strong sense of connection to the landscape while you work.

Apart from the retreat, the same studio is used for pottery courses, workshops, artist residencies, and longer programs, giving it a lived-in, working atmosphere. The space comfortably accommodates up to 30 students from different programs at a time.

A group of pottery retreat participants hand building together around a long table in the open Goa studio.

Upcoming dates

Schedule - 2026

September

  • Sep 11-16Early Bird
  • Sep 18-23Standard

Pricing/person

Early Bird
Standard
Shared room
INR 52,500
INR 57,750
Private room
INR 62,500
INR 68,750

18% tax applies to both pricing tiers.

Shared rooms available only for guests booking together

Included

5 nights accommodation

Toiletries

Breakfast and lunch every day

Pottery sessions

Art supplies / pottery materials

Not included

Airfare

Taxi to or from the airport

Firing, glazing, and shipping of finished pieces

Alcohol and personal purchases

Laundry

Bank and payment processing charges

Any activities not listed in the retreat inclusions

Booking Process

Once you fill out the form to reserve your seat, we will check availability for your selected batch and get back to you with payment details. To confirm your booking, a reservation amount of INR 25,000 per person is required via bank transfer, payment link, or UPI.

The remaining amount can be paid upon arrival. Once the payment is received, we will share your booking confirmation along with all necessary details. A detailed itinerary will be shared after your booking is confirmed.

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Planning your visit

Weather

Winter (Nov-Feb): Sunny, warm days and cooler evenings; lively and comfortable.

Summer (Mar-May): Hot, bright days; early mornings and evenings are pleasant.

Monsoon (Jun-Oct): Lush, rainy, and quieter; slower days and a calmer atmosphere.

What to bring

Light cotton clothing

Swimwear

Sunglasses and sunscreen

Comfortable sandals or flip-flops

A sun hat

How to reach

Manohar International Airport (Mopa) is about 28 km away, roughly 30-40 minutes by road.

Goa International Airport (Dabolim) is about 55 km away, roughly 1.5 hours by road.

Taxi pickup can be arranged on request.

FAQs

Taking Your Pieces Home

The pieces you make during the retreat won’t be ready to take with you immediately, as they need time to dry and go through the firing and glazing process. At the end of the retreat, you can decide which pieces you’d like to keep. The selected pieces are then glazed and shipped to your address within 4–5 weeks. This comes at an additional cost of ₹700–₹1200 per piece, depending on the size. Taking your pieces home is completely optional. Most participants create around 7–10 pieces and usually select 3–5 or more to be finished and shipped.

Can someone who has never done pottery before attend?

Yes. This pottery retreat in Goa is beginner-friendly, and many participants join without any prior experience.

Can I come a day early or extend my stay after the retreat?

Yes, arriving early or extending your stay is possible, subject to availability and additional charges.

Can I join the retreat on my own?

Yes. Many participants come solo. The retreat is designed to feel comfortable and welcoming for individual travellers.

Is the retreat very structured or flexible?

The retreat follows a gentle daily rhythm rather than a strict timetable, allowing space for both learning and rest.

What is your cancellation and rescheduling policy?

Cancellations made 60 days or more before the retreat start-date are eligible for a full refund. Cancellations within 60 days are non-refundable. One-time rescheduling is allowed up to 14 days before the retreat, subject to availability. Seat transfers are permitted up to 7 days before the retreat.

Can I take home the pieces I make during the retreat?

Yes. You can choose the pieces you'd like to keep. As pottery needs time to dry, be fired, and glazed, pieces won't be ready to take home immediately after the retreat. We can glaze and ship your selected pieces to your address for an additional charge.