Pottery Classes & Ceramic Workshops in Dharamshala and Rakkar

Studio location

Find us on the first floor of Ghoomakkad New Building, Rakkar Road, Rakkar, Himachal Pradesh 176057. Rakkar is a village in the Kangra Valley, a short drive from Dharamshala and McLeod Ganj, surrounded by the Dhauladhar mountains.

Classes and workshops

Monthly pottery classes run from one to six months, covering beginner through advanced wheel throwing, trimming, and glazing. Weekly workshops include hand pinch sculpting, botanical leaf imprinting, and make-your-own sessions for mugs, ashtrays, and more. Drop-in sessions last 60 minutes.

• Monthly pottery classes (1 to 6 months, beginner to advanced)
• Weekly wheel throwing and hand-building workshops
• Botanical leaf imprinting sessions
• Hand-pinch mug and ashtray workshops
• 60-minute drop-in sessions, no experience needed

Who it's for

Our studio welcomes beginners, families with children, tourists exploring Himachal Pradesh, artists on retreat, and anyone curious about working with clay. You do not need to be an artist. You only need curiosity.

Why Rakkar

Rakkar offers something Dharamshala's main streets cannot: quiet, mountain air, and a studio where you can hear the wheel turn. We celebrate the handmade, the imperfect, and the hour you spend making something that is entirely yours.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Mita Pottery Studio located?

Mita Pottery Studio is on the first floor of Ghoomakkad New Building, Rakkar Road, Rakkar village, Himachal Pradesh 176057. Rakkar sits in the Kangra Valley, a short drive from Dharamshala, with views of the Dhauladhar range from our studio windows.

Do I need experience for pottery classes in Dharamshala?

No experience is needed. Our pottery classes and workshops in Rakkar are designed for complete beginners as well as returning makers. Drop in for a 60-minute session or join a monthly course to go deeper into wheel throwing, trimming, and glazing.

What pottery workshops are available?

We offer weekly workshops including hand pinch sculpting, botanical leaf imprinting, and make-your-own sessions for mugs, ashtrays, and more. Monthly classes cover the full rhythm of wheel throwing, trimming, and glazing from one to six months.

Are pottery classes suitable for children?

Yes. Mita Pottery Studio welcomes all ages from 5 onwards. Children, families, and adults share the same warm studio space. Hand-building and imprint workshops are especially popular with younger makers.

How long are drop-in pottery sessions?

Drop-in workshops run for 60 minutes. Monthly classes follow a structured curriculum over one to six months, covering beginner through advanced wheel throwing and glazing techniques.

What can I make in a pottery workshop?

In a single session you might hand-pinch a mug, imprint botanical leaves into clay, or shape a small vessel on the wheel. Monthly students work through throwing, trimming, and glazing to finish functional ceramic pieces.

Is the studio near Dharamshala?

Yes. Our studio is in Rakkar village in the Kangra Valley, close to Dharamshala and McLeod Ganj. Many visitors combine a pottery session with their trip to the Dhauladhar foothills.

How do I book or contact the studio?

Reach us via Instagram at @mitapotterystudio or email hello@mitapotterystudio.com. Visit our studio page for the full address and directions on Google Maps.