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2 hours10 and upBeginner — no experience needed

Make a Monstera Leaf Plate in Dharamshala

Cut a plate in the shape of a monstera leaf, press in the veins, and lift the edges so it holds fruit, bread or a whole meal.

A two-hour monstera leaf plate workshop at Mita Pottery Studio in Rakkar, Dharamshala. You cut, vein and shape a 22 cm leaf plate from a clay slab, finished in a food-safe glaze that pools in the veins. ₹2,800 per person with glaze and firing included. Ready to collect 3–6 weeks later.

Illustration of a green monstera-leaf ceramic plate holding sliced mango and figsIllustration

Duration

2 hours — 90 min making, 30 min clean-up

Group size

Up to 6 guests

Price

₹2,800 / 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 an empty green monstera-leaf plate with pressed veinsIllustration
Size
One 22 cm leaf plate
Finish
Food-safe glaze; green pools in the veins
Care
Microwave- and 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 leaf plate is one of the most satisfying shapes to make: one slab, one template, and a form that looks finished the moment the rim lifts. A green glaze pools in the pressed veins and turns the lines darker, the way light does through a real leaf.

It is a sister to the Botanical workshop, which presses real foraged leaves into clay; this one is a single, named leaf at the scale of a plate.

What you'll do

You roll an even slab and lay a monstera template over it, sized for a 22 cm plate, then cut around it and open the characteristic splits. Madhumita shows you how to press the central rib and the veins with a wooden tool so they read clearly under glaze.

You lift the edges over a soft form so the plate holds food, smooth the rim, and choose a glaze. Deep green pooled in the veins is the classic; matte white, celadon and speckled oat all work.

The session, step by step

  1. 01Welcome, chai, and glazed samples to look at
  2. 02Roll an even slab
  3. 03Cut around the monstera template; open the splits
  4. 04Press the rib and veins
  5. 05Lift the edges over a form; smooth the rim
  6. 06Choose a glaze

The session, in motion

  • A guest rolling out a clay slab with a wooden pin at the studio's window table

    Rolling the slab

  • Hands rolling sprigs of leaves into a clay slab on a work table

    Pressing leaves in

  • 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 matte white monstera-leaf plateIllustration

    Matte white

  • Illustration of a large celadon monstera platter holding a loaf of breadIllustration

    The serving platter

  • Illustration of two small leaf dishes, a monstera and a banana leafIllustration

    Two small dishes

  • Illustration of a monstera-leaf plate in speckled oat glazeIllustration

    Speckled oat

What's included

Clay (up to 400 g), templates and all tools, guidance throughout, chai, and both firings. Glaze and firing are included.

Wear & bring

Nothing. Clothes you don't mind getting a little dusty.

Who this is for

Plant lovers, anyone setting a table they're proud of, and people who want a confident first piece that looks finished.

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 food-safe?

Yes. It is glazed in a food-safe finish and fired to stoneware temperature.

Is it microwave- and dishwasher-safe?

Yes, both, though hand washing keeps a glossy glaze brightest.

Do we use a real leaf or a template?

A template, so the shape is clean and the size is right. If you'd like to press real leaves, the Botanical Pottery workshop does exactly that.

Can I make a set?

One plate per seat. For a set, book a seat per plate, or come as a group and make one each.

What size is it?

About 22 cm long, a generous side plate.

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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

₹2,800/ person

2 hours · any open day

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