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Ceramic Jewellery Workshop in Dharamshala: Earrings & Pendants

Shape earrings, pendants and charms from clay, glaze them in colours you choose, and wear them once they come out of the kiln.

A one-hour ceramic jewellery workshop at Mita Pottery Studio in Rakkar, Dharamshala. You shape a pair of earrings or a pendant from clay and choose its glaze. ₹800 per person with glaze, firing and nickel-free hooks or a chain included. The finished pieces are ready to collect 3–6 weeks later.

Illustration of handmade ceramic jewellery on linen: mushroom earrings, a moon pendant and mountain charmsIllustration

Duration

1 hour — 50 min making, 10 min clean-up

Group size

Up to 6 guests

Price

₹800 / 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 a pair of terracotta and cream ceramic drop earrings on a stoneIllustration
Pieces
A pair of earrings, or one pendant
Findings
Nickel-free hooks, jump rings or chain included
Material
Kiln-fired, glazed ceramic: light and hard

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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Ceramic jewellery is small, quick and very forgiving: a little mushroom, a moon, a mountain the size of a fingertip. Most guests make more than they planned, and spend the last half hour deciding which glaze goes on which piece.

Everything is fired in the kiln like the rest of the studio's work, so it is real ceramic, light and hard, not air-dry clay or polymer.

What you'll do

Madhumita shows you how to roll clay thin and even, cut shapes with small cutters or by hand, and model tiny forms between your fingertips. You pierce the holes for hooks and jump rings while the clay is soft, then smooth every edge so nothing catches on skin or fabric.

You choose a glaze for each piece from the studio's test tiles. After firing, the studio attaches the findings: earring hooks, jump rings and a simple chain for pendants.

The session, step by step

  1. 01Welcome, chai, and finished pieces to try on
  2. 02Sketch a few ideas, or pick from the sample board
  3. 03Roll, cut and model your pieces
  4. 04Pierce the holes, smooth the edges
  5. 05Choose a glaze for each piece
  6. 06The studio fires them and adds the findings

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 tiny red-capped ceramic mushroom stud earringsIllustration

    Little mushrooms

  • Illustration of a ceramic mountain-ridge pendant with snowy peaks on a chainIllustration

    The Dhauladhar, wearable

  • Illustration of a row of small ceramic charms showing the phases of the moonIllustration

    Moon phases

  • Illustration of pink flower-shaped ceramic drop earrings on gold hooksIllustration

    Flowers, bright

What's included

Clay, cutters and tools, guidance throughout, chai, both firings, and the findings: earring hooks, jump rings and a chain for each pendant. Glaze and firing are included.

Wear & bring

Ideas or photos of pieces you like. Nothing else.

Who this is for

Groups of friends, teenagers, anyone who likes small, detailed handwork, and people making gifts for several people at once.

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

Are hooks and chains included?

Yes. Earring hooks, jump rings and a simple chain for each pendant are attached after firing.

Are the findings nickel-free?

Yes, the hooks and chains are nickel-free, suitable for most sensitive ears.

How fragile is ceramic jewellery?

Fired ceramic is hard and light, and survives everyday wear. Like any ceramic it can chip if dropped on stone, so store it in a pouch.

What is the minimum age?

Ten and up. Younger children manage the shaping, but the tiny holes need patient fingers.

How many pieces does one seat cover?

A pair of earrings or one pendant per seat. For a set, book a seat per piece.

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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

₹800/ person

1 hour · any open day

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