Sip & Paint Ceramics
No clay, no kiln, no waiting — just a cup of chai, acrylic paint, and a blank ceramic piece that's yours to take home the same day.
Duration
1 hour
Group size
Up to 6 guests
Price
₹1,500 / person
Skill level
Beginner — no art background needed
Age
10 and up
Takeaway
Same day
Before you book
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.
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.
Request a slot
Tell us when suits you. We'll confirm the exact time and hold your spot on WhatsApp — usually within a few hours.
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Hi Mita Pottery Studio! I'd like to request a workshop slot. *Workshop:* Sip & Paint Ceramics (1 hour) *Preferred date:* Flexible — suggest a date *Preferred time:* Flexible — any time *Guests:* 1 · approx ₹1,500 total *Name:* — Sent from the workshop page on mitapottery.com
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This is the easiest way to walk out of Studio Mita with something in your hands the same afternoon. Pick a pre-fired ceramic piece — a mug, a small bowl, a trinket dish — and turn it into something entirely your own with acrylic paint, no pottery experience or patience-for-firing required. It's relaxed, a little messy, and genuinely fun with a friend, a partner, or your kids.
What you'll do
You'll choose your blank piece from a small selection (mugs are the most popular; bowls and dishes are also usually available), then settle in at a worktable with a cup of chai while Madhumita walks you through paint options, brush techniques, and a few approaches — freehand doodles, simple patterns, or a guided motif if you'd rather not stare at a blank canvas. There's no "correct" way to do this: some guests paint intricate mandalas, others go for a single bold stripe and call it done. Both are equally welcome.
Because it's acrylic on an already-fired piece, there's no waiting for a kiln — your paint dries enough to handle carefully within the session, and you leave with your piece the same day (avoid heavy scrubbing or dishwashing for the first 48 hours to let the paint fully cure).
The session, step by step
- 01Welcome, chai, choose your ceramic piece
- 02Quick demo: paint types, brush handling, simple techniques
- 03Free painting time with Madhumita circulating for guidance
- 04Let your piece dry/set
- 05Take it home the same day
What's included
Your ceramic piece, acrylic paints, brushes, apron, and chai/light refreshments. No firing required — piece is ready the same day.
Wear & bring
Nothing required — aprons provided — but wear something you won't mind getting a stray paint splatter on, just in case.
Who this is for
First-timers, couples and friend groups looking for a relaxed activity, families with kids, and anyone who wants a guaranteed same-day takeaway (great for travelers with limited time in Dharamshala).
Meet Madhumita
Madhumita keeps this session intentionally loose — it's less about technique and more about the simple pleasure of putting color on something with your hands, ideally with good conversation and better chai alongside it.
— ceramic artist & founder, Studio Mita
Read her full storyStudio 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.
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.
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 this real pottery-making?+
Not in the hand-building or wheel sense — you're decorating an already-made ceramic piece with paint. It's the most accessible, fastest workshop the studio offers.
Can I use my piece for food or drink after?+
Acrylic-painted pieces are best treated as decorative rather than food-safe for daily use — avoid dishwashing and prolonged liquid contact. Ask Madhumita for care instructions specific to your piece.
Good for kids?+
Yes — open to anyone 10 and up. It's the most relaxed, accessible session the studio offers.
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
1 hour · weekends