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90 minutes10 and upBeginner — no experience needed

Make a Ceramic Spoon Rest & Ladle Holder in Dharamshala

Make a ceramic spoon rest or a ladle holder for the stove, shaped like a leaf or a chilli, so the counter stays clean while the dal simmers.

A 90-minute kitchen pottery workshop at Mita Pottery Studio in Rakkar, Dharamshala. You make a ceramic spoon rest or a ladle holder for the stove, heat- and food-safe, shaped like a leaf, a chilli or a simple oval. ₹1,500 per person with glaze and firing included. Ready 3–6 weeks later.

Illustration of a green leaf-shaped ceramic spoon rest holding a ladle beside a stoveIllustration

Duration

90 minutes — 75 min making, 15 min clean-up

Group size

Up to 6 guests

Price

₹1,500 / person

Firing

Clay, glaze and firing included

Skill level

Beginner — no experience needed

Age

10 and up

Takeaway

After firing · 3–6 weeks

What you'll take home

Illustration of two leaf-shaped ceramic spoon rests, green and creamIllustration
Pieces
One spoon rest or ladle holder
Finish
Food-safe glaze, heat-safe stoneware
Care
Dishwasher-safe

Illustration. Yours will be shaped by your own hands.

Before you book

  • Glazing takes 3–6 weeks

    Two firings, so finished pieces are ready 3–6 weeks later.

  • Glaze & firing included

    The price covers clay, glaze and both firings; shipping & handling is ₹350 a piece.

  • Fees are non-refundable

    Fixed rates, no discounts, and no refunds — including no-shows.

  • Handmade, not commercial

    Beginner pieces sometimes break in the making — that's normal.

  • Trimming and shaping can't be promised

    Uneven first-attempt walls can't always be trimmed — we try, no guarantees.

  • Extra time is ₹1,500/hour

    Sessions run for the booked duration; longer is ₹1,500 an hour.

Full studio terms are below — worth two minutes before you request a slot.

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A spoon rest is the hardest-working small object in an Indian kitchen: a ladle set down a dozen times a meal, hot and dripping. Made in fired stoneware, it takes the heat and the turmeric and washes clean.

It is a quick, satisfying make, and a good first workshop.

What you'll do

You pinch or cut the cradle and shape it to the ladle or spoon it will hold, with a raised lip so drips stay in. Madhumita shows you how to get the angle right so a long handle rests without tipping.

The form is yours: a leaf, a chilli, a simple oval, a double rest for two ladles, or a ladle holder that stands upright. You texture it and choose a food-safe glaze.

The session, step by step

  1. 01Welcome, chai, and finished rests to look at
  2. 02Choose the form and the utensil it holds
  3. 03Shape the cradle
  4. 04Raise the drip lip; check the angle
  5. 05Texture and smooth
  6. 06Choose a food-safe glaze

The session, in motion

  • Pottery modelling tools standing in mugs on a blue table, from above

    The tools

  • Unglazed cups and dishes stacked on shelves inside a kiln

    Into the kiln

Ideas to start from

Directions guests often take. Bring one, mix two, or arrive with nothing and decide at the table.

  • Illustration of a red chilli-shaped ceramic spoon restIllustration

    A chilli

  • Illustration of a ceramic double spoon rest with two cradlesIllustration

    A double rest

  • Illustration of a rust-glazed ceramic utensil crock holding wooden spoonsIllustration

    A utensil crock

  • Illustration of a white oval ceramic spoon rest with a wooden spoonIllustration

    A plain oval

What's included

Clay, all tools, guidance throughout, chai, and both firings with a food-safe glaze. Glaze and firing are included.

Wear & bring

Your most-used ladle or spoon, if you want it to fit exactly.

Who this is for

Home cooks, people setting up a kitchen, and anyone looking for a useful gift that takes an afternoon to make.

Meet Madhumita

Madhumita founded Studio Mita in Rakkar and teaches every session herself. Small tables, one person guiding six at most, and time to get the detail right rather than rushing to the clean-up.

— ceramic artist & founder, Studio Mita

Read her full story

Studio terms

What to expect, in full

These apply to every session at the studio. Please read them before requesting a slot — booking means you're happy with them.

Glazing takes 3–6 weeks

Glazing involves two separate firings, so your piece is ready 3–6 weeks after the session. We'll message you as soon as it's out of the kiln — there's no need to follow up before then, as firing times can't be sped up regardless of check-ins. Pieces not collected within one month of being ready are discarded, as we have limited storage space.

Glaze & firing included

Yes. The workshop price covers the session, your clay allowance, tools, guidance, glaze and both firings — there is nothing to pay per piece afterwards. Each workshop's price is set by the piece you make: how much clay it takes and how much kiln space. Studio pickup is free; if you'd like your finished piece sent to you, shipping & handling within India is ₹350 per piece.

Fees are non-refundable

Our rates are fixed and don't include discounts. Fees are non-refundable, including no-shows and cancellations.

Handmade, not commercial

This is studio pottery — handmade, one piece at a time, with natural variation from one piece to the next. It won't look like the smooth, uniform finish of commercial ceramics, and that's the point, not a flaw. Since workshop pieces are made by beginners, breakage during the process — while shaping, drying, or firing — is a real possibility, not a rare exception. Glaze results can also vary. This is a normal part of learning pottery, and the studio isn't responsible for pieces that don't survive the process.

Trimming and shaping can't be promised

Whether a piece can be trimmed and shaped properly depends entirely on how it was made. First attempts rarely come out at a consistent thickness, and walls that are uneven — too thin in one place, too heavy in another — can't always be trimmed to a clean profile without the piece collapsing or cracking. We'll always try our best to shape and trim what you've made, but we can't guarantee the outcome. Please don't come expecting commercial-grade perfection from a first build; the wobble is the honest record of your own hands.

Extra time is ₹1,500/hour

Sessions run for the booked duration. Additional time beyond that is ₹1,500 per hour.

What the session covers

Extra requests like jewellery, charms, or pieces outside the workshop scope aren't included — the same goes for underglazing and choosing specific glaze colours. All of it can be discussed as a separate add-on booking if you're interested, so do ask.

Your pace, your piece

Everyone's creative pace is different. We'll guide you through the process, but pottery takes practice — we don't guarantee a specific outcome, and that's part of what makes each piece genuinely yours.

Damage in transit

Pieces are packaged carefully, but we're not responsible for damage once they leave the studio.

Photography at the studio

We may photograph the studio and finished pieces for our social media. Let us know if you'd prefer not to be included.

More about this workshop

Is it heat- and food-safe?

Yes. It is fired stoneware with a food-safe glaze, fine beside a hot stove and safe in the dishwasher.

What size fits a ladle?

Bring the ladle and it is made to fit. A standard rest is about 20 cm long.

Can I make a matching set?

One piece per seat. For a set, book a seat per piece.

Will turmeric stain it?

A glossy glaze resists stains well; a matte glaze may tint over time. Madhumita will show you both.

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Cancellation

Fees are non-refundable, including no-shows and cancellations. Tell us as early as you can if plans change.

Accessibility

The studio is on the 1st floor, stairs only. Call or WhatsApp +91 88796 54294 in advance with accessibility questions.

Getting here

First Floor, Ghoomakkad New Bldg, Rakkar Rd, Rakkar, Himachal Pradesh 176057. Directions

₹1,500/ person

90 minutes · any open day

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