Pottery Creative Retreat in India
Pottery Creative Retreat in 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
Born and brought up in a Himalayan Town, Dharamshala, Pragya is a self-taught multidisciplinary artist facilitating art as a trainer for 4 years.
She started her learning and career with ceramics 3 years back with Dharamkot Studio itself and has been conducting painting workshops and art retreats here. With a keen inclination towards music and painting along with ceramics she continues to inculcate in her work whatever is pleasant to the senses and can help people discover their creative side.
She firmly believes that art is a skill that can be developed with practice by anyone.
Details of this retreat
The idea behind this pottery/creative retreat is simple: It‘s a natural setting where you may discover inspiration and embrace your creative side while getting away from the daily grind.
The creative process of pottery–making slows down the pace of life, giving you time to recharge and replenish your creative spirit.
There could be no other medium better than the clay for such a retreat wherein clay itself and the whole process of making pottery teaches you patience, empathy, accepting changes, exploring and experimenting.
It’s also an opportunity to befriend another art enthusiast like you to connect with a community, learn a new skill, stay at a gorgeous location and experience local/mountain culture.
The retreat is put together by a skilled group of artists and facilitators. Starting on Friday afternoon and lasting until Wednesday morning, all of the retreat schedules are similar. We have room for 8 to 10 participants in each batch, depending on the studio‘s space availability.
You can join this retreat to learn basic pottery, give yourself a breather or just to pamper your creative self.
The creative process of pottery–making slows down the pace of life, giving you time to recharge and replenish your creative spirit.
There could be no other medium better than the clay for such a retreat wherein clay itself and the whole process of making pottery teaches you patience, empathy, accepting changes, exploring and experimenting.
It’s also an opportunity to befriend another art enthusiast like you to connect with a community, learn a new skill, stay at a gorgeous location and experience local/mountain culture.
The retreat is put together by a skilled group of artists and facilitators. Starting on Friday afternoon and lasting until Wednesday morning, all of the retreat schedules are similar. We have room for 8 to 10 participants in each batch, depending on the studio‘s space availability.
You can join this retreat to learn basic pottery, give yourself a breather or just to pamper your creative self.
Schedule
Day 1 (Friday) – Check–in before 2 PM, take your time to settle in, visit the studio, meet other people and attend your first pottery session from 4 PM – 7 PM.
Day 2,3,4,5 – These days 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.
Day 6 (Wednesday) – It‘s time to pack up and gaze at the Dhauladhar ranges for one last time until we see you again. The check–out is at 11 AM after breakfast.
Art pieces you made during the workshop could be fired/glazed and shipped to your address (within India) later in 4 weeks with extra charges of 800-1000/pc depending on size.
Day 2,3,4,5 – These days 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.
Day 6 (Wednesday) – It‘s time to pack up and gaze at the Dhauladhar ranges for one last time until we see you again. The check–out is at 11 AM after breakfast.
Art pieces you made during the workshop could be fired/glazed and shipped to your address (within India) later in 4 weeks with extra charges of 800-1000/pc depending on size.
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
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.
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