Residential · Rakkar, Himachal Pradesh
Pottery ImmersionLong enough to stop fighting the clay.
A residential intensive beneath the Dhauladhar range. Your own wheel for the whole course, a room and three meals a day, and Madhumita teaching every session herself.
- 2 or 3 weeks
- 10 or 15 days · 5 hrs daily
- From ₹90,000
- Everything included
- 6 at most
- One wheel each, one teacher
No experience needed · Six people at most
Residential pottery course India
A residential pottery course in India. Two lengths.
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From the studio
What the days actually look like.
Not a brochure. Two clips from the studio’s own Instagram, shot on ordinary days: the mountains through the windows, the chatter, the rain, the pizza.
They play here without sound. Tap either one for the whole thing, music and comments included.
Clay-covered hands, endless chatter, spontaneous pizza afternoons, little walks between making, and slow pottery while the monsoons roll in. No rush, no perfect schedule.
In a parallel universe I run a tiny pottery studio in the mountains. Life at the studio lately.
More of the day-to-day on Instagram, at @mitapotterystudio.
What a week looks like
Five days at the wheel. Two for the valley.
What you will learn
Sequenced, not improvised.
By the last day you will be able to
- Centre 1–2 kg of clay without thinking about it
- Throw a cylinder, a bowl and a mug to an intended height and width
- Throw a matched set to a set weight using calipers
- Trim a clean foot ring and judge a pot's balance by hand
- Pull and attach a handle that survives the kiln
- Build by slab and coil at scale, with sound joins
- Mix, apply and troubleshoot a glaze
- Load and fire a bisque and a glaze kiln unsupervised
The four arcs, in order
Where you will live
Two rooms. Both a short walk from the wheel.
The Mud House
A clean, private room in a traditional mud-and-slate village house: cool through summer, warm in winter, and honest in the way old buildings are. Full of the character that brings people to this valley.
- A private room, yours alone on a solo booking
- Private bathroom
- Hot water, heating and fast Wi-Fi
- Garden, orchard and a shared terrace
- A short walk from the studio
The Premium Room
A larger, quieter apartment with its own sitting room and kitchenette, so your morning coffee and your late tea run on your schedule rather than anyone else's.
- A private room, yours alone on a solo booking
- Separate bedroom and sitting room
- Private balcony
- Private kitchenette and bathroom
- Hot water, heating and fast Wi-Fi
- Housekeeping and laundry included
Booking on your own, as most guests do? The room is yours alone: we never put two guests who do not know each other in the same room. Travelling as a pair and happy to share? Every stay carries a published price for two of you sharing, so there is nothing to ask for.
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…
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…
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…
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…
Very pinteresty place must visit 🥰🥰 With Very cozy vibes 😇
Reviews from Google. Shown as written, most recent first.
Your investment
One fee. Everything in it.
| Course | The Mud House | The Premium Room |
|---|---|---|
| 2 weeks10 studio days | ₹90,000≈ $934 | ₹1,10,000≈ $1,142 |
| 3 weeks15 studio days | ₹1,30,000≈ $1,349 | ₹1,60,000≈ $1,661 |
Inclusive of all Indian taxes. USD figures are estimates at the European Central Bank rate of 2026-10-02; the rupee amount is what is actually charged and your bank applies its own rate on the day.
When you are ready
A 30% deposit holds the wheel and the room.
The balance falls due 30 days before you arrive, and we send a payment link for it. Dates can be moved once, free of charge, up to 30 days before you travel.
- ₹39,000 to hold your dates
- International cards accepted
- Free date change, once
Or don't book yet
Most people write before they book.
Three weeks in a valley you have never been to is not a decision to make off a payment form. Ask about your hands, your dates, whether the fortnight is really enough. Madhumita answers these herself.
She will tell you if the shorter course is the better fit. It has happened more than once.
Start a conversation
Not ready to book? Ask first.
Nothing is charged and no dates are held. Tell Madhumita roughly what you are thinking and she will write back herself, usually the same day, including the awkward question about whether three weeks is really necessary.
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Hi Madhumita! I'm interested in the Pottery Immersion. *Course:* The Full Immersion (3 weeks · 75 guided hours, from ₹1,30,000) *Roughly when:* Still deciding *Name:* not given *Travelling from:* not given Sent from the immersion page on mitapottery.com
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Before you book
The questions people actually ask.
Still deciding? Ask Madhumita directly.
She answers these herself, usually the same day, including the awkward one about whether 3 weeks is really necessary.