5 Days Painting Retreat in Dharamshala, India
5 Days Painting Retreat in Dharamshala, India
Dharamkot Studio, Dharamshala District-Kangra, Himachal Pradesh 176219 INDIA
Up to 8 in group
Open Dates
Retreat Highlights
- Each day of the retreat include group pottery sessions between 11:30 AM – 6:30 PM, where you will learn pottery basics: wheel throwing, hand building and surface decoration, firing and glazing, while creating your own art pieces.
- Apart from the pottery sessions, there will be nature walks, yoga/meditation sessions and local sightseeing as a part of the retreat program.
About this Retreat
Your Guides
Manoj, our co-founder at Dharamkot Studio is an interdisciplinary researcher with a history in exploring Gender, Culture, and Indigenous knowledge systems.
With a PhD and several degrees to his name, he has dedicated his academic journey to investigating material culture within tribal communities in India and for the past four years, exploring new methods of facilitating ceramic arts in the mountains.
His love for ceramics shines through in both his journey and teaching pursuits.
Details of this retreat
This art / painting retreat is perfect to explore creativity, relax, and find inspiration in a peaceful, scenic setting. Curated by a group of retreat experts and facilitators, this 5 days programme provides a break from daily routines, offering guided workshops to learn or enhance artistic skills while connecting with like-minded individuals. Blending art, nature, and community to rejuvenate both the mind and spirit, this retreat is also an opportunity for personal growth, mindfulness, and self-expression.
Each day of the retreat features a 2-3 hours art workshops led by different artists, focusing on unique art mediums such as Thangka drawing, Kangra painting, acrylic pouring, charcoal sketching and paint on pottery. In these workshops, you’ll learn the basics of each style while creating your own art piece.
Apart from the art sessions, other experiences include local tour, nature walk, yoga, meditation and sound bath.
Each day of the retreat features a 2-3 hours art workshops led by different artists, focusing on unique art mediums such as Thangka drawing, Kangra painting, acrylic pouring, charcoal sketching and paint on pottery. In these workshops, you’ll learn the basics of each style while creating your own art piece.
Apart from the art sessions, other experiences include local tour, nature walk, yoga, meditation and sound bath.
Schedule
Starting on Friday afternoon and lasting until Wednesday morning, we have room for 8 participants in each batch.
Day 1 (Friday) – Arrive for check-in before 2 PM, allowing yourself to acclimatise. Explore your surroundings, connect with fellow participants and commence your artistic journey with the first art session from 4 PM to 6:30 PM.
Days 2 to 5 – Every day there will be different art workshops with different artists/facilitators, between the breaks there will be local tour, nature walk, meditation and sound bath sessions. It’s an all-encompassing retreat that promises not only artistic exploration but also a harmonious fusion of creativity, nature, community and self-discovery.
Day 6 (Wednesday) – Check-out is at 11 AM. Art pieces created during the workshop can be conveniently carried out after the retreat at no additional cost.
Day 1 (Friday) – Arrive for check-in before 2 PM, allowing yourself to acclimatise. Explore your surroundings, connect with fellow participants and commence your artistic journey with the first art session from 4 PM to 6:30 PM.
Days 2 to 5 – Every day there will be different art workshops with different artists/facilitators, between the breaks there will be local tour, nature walk, meditation and sound bath sessions. It’s an all-encompassing retreat that promises not only artistic exploration but also a harmonious fusion of creativity, nature, community and self-discovery.
Day 6 (Wednesday) – Check-out is at 11 AM. Art pieces created during the workshop can be conveniently carried out after the retreat at no additional cost.
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Getting Here
Dharamkot Studio, Dharamkot Studio, Dharamshala District-Kangra, Himachal Pradesh 176219 INDIA
Directions
By Air – Dharamshala airport (DHM) is the nearest airport which is around 20 km (50 minutes) from the studio, direct taxi (1400/-) to the studio will be available.
By Bus – Overnight journey from Delhi by semi-sleeper bus. The nearest bus station is Dharamshala (8 km), and from the bus station, you can take a taxi (Rs. 600/-) to the studio.
By Train – Pathankot (85km) is the nearest railway station, from Pathankot you can take public transport to Dharamshala and then a taxi to the Studio. Or you can take a taxi from Pathankot to the studio.
By Bus – Overnight journey from Delhi by semi-sleeper bus. The nearest bus station is Dharamshala (8 km), and from the bus station, you can take a taxi (Rs. 600/-) to the studio.
By Train – Pathankot (85km) is the nearest railway station, from Pathankot you can take public transport to Dharamshala and then a taxi to the Studio. Or you can take a taxi from Pathankot to the studio.
Accommodation
The accommodation and studio lie amidst the pine and cedar forest, completely secluded from the hustle-bustle of the town yet easily approachable by road and just a 5-minute walk away from the village. We have single and double-occupancy rooms. We don’t put up strangers together- so you will either have the whole room or share it with someone you bring along. All the rooms are with attached washrooms, high–speed WiFi, power backup, hot water, electric kettle, heaters/Fan private balcony and modernist aesthetics. You will have a view of the Dhauladhar mountain range from your room! Laundry and taxi services are available at the property.
Program Price for 1
Program Price for 2
Venue & Amenities
A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi
Spa
Sauna
Pool
Towels
Free Parking
Kitchen
Tour Assistance
Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea
Cafe
Restaurant
Fitness Center
Yoga Studio
Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent
Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh, India
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
What's Included
- Private room, all meals, pottery workshops/materials and all other activities like sound bath, yoga and city tours are included in the price.
What's Not Included
- Flight tickets are not included in the retreat.