The Artist
Madhumita
She spent eight years as a consultant at ZS Associates, then left to work in clay. She opened this studio in Rakkar in August 2026.
For eight years Madhumita was a technical and business consultant at ZS Associates. She was good at it, and was promoted twice. The painting never stopped; it just had the edges of the day.
There was no walkout scene. She wanted more hours for making. Once she saw how small a corner the work had, she could not put it back.
She left the job without another one lined up, travelled, and put her hands on wet clay. The wheel made more sense than another spreadsheet. That was 2024.
Six months at a residential pottery studio in the Kangra Valley, then volunteering there. A glaze-firing workshop with ceramicist Tinni Arora. Volunteer time in Kolkata studios. Then a year of daily practice on her own setup — collapsed bowls, crooked handles, plates that cracked. That is the work.
In August 2026 she opened Mita Pottery Studio on the first floor of Ghoomakkad, Rakkar. The Dhauladhars are outside the windows. She teaches every session. People who have never touched clay sit next to people who already throw.
The short version
- Works in
- glaze chemistry · wheel throwing · hand-building · underglaze painting · kiln firing
- In clay since
- 2024
- Studio opened
- August 2026, Rakkar, Kangra Valley
- Learned through
- Studio training in the Kangra Valley, a glaze-firing workshop with ceramicist Tinni Arora, and volunteering in Kolkata studios
- Before clay
- 8 years as a technical and business consultant at ZS Associates
- Teaching
- Every class and workshop is taught by Mita herself, Tuesday to Sunday
What guests say
4.8 out of 5 · 10 reviews on GoogleOne of my long-awaited dreams was to learn pottery and create something with my own hands. As a visual artist and painter, I truly enjoy exploring different mediums, and this experience has been both inspiring and enriching. I’m deeply…
Had such a lovely experience at Mita Studio! The teacher, Madhumita is incredibly patient and gives very detailed, easy-to-follow instructions while making the whole process fun and encouraging. The studio itself is cozy, warm and…
Stepping into Mita’s studio was the highlight of our week. She is a total genius with clay, a true master who lives and breathes pottery. We fell in love with her work and bought a few pieces, but what made the trip so unforgettable was…
The packaging was impressive—it’s just the same care wasn’t given to the actual piece. The glaze is disappointingly poor, and to make matters worse, it wasn’t even done in the glaze that was promised. Definitely not the smooth finish I was…
Very pinteresty place must visit 🥰🥰 With Very cozy vibes 😇
Reviews from Google. Shown as written, most recent first.
If you want to try it, book a weekend workshop or message on WhatsApp. Madhumita will tell you which session fits.