Workshops
Workshops in Rakkar
Single sessions at the studio in Rakkar, each built around one thing you take home: a plate, a lamp, a name for the door. Book any day the studio is open, small groups, no experience needed. Pick a workshop, tell us when suits you, and we'll confirm your spot on WhatsApp — +91 88796 54294.

Clay pieces are kiln-fired
Anything made with raw clay is bisque- and glaze-fired before it's food-safe. Glazing is two separate firings, so pieces are ready for pickup or shipping 3–6 weeks after your session. Glaze and firing are included in the price; shipping & handling within India is ₹350 a piece.
Sip & Paint goes home same day
You paint an already-fired piece with acrylics — no kiln step, no waiting. Perfect if you're only in Dharamshala for a day or two.
First builds, not factory pieces
First attempts rarely come out an even thickness, and uneven walls can't always be trimmed to a clean shape without cracking. We'll try our best to finish what you make, but we can't promise it — don't expect commercial-grade perfection.
Fees are fixed and non-refundable
Our rates don't include discounts, and fees aren't refundable — including no-shows and cancellations. Extra studio time beyond your booked session is ₹1,500 an hour.
The workshop menu
What would you like to make?
22 things you can make in a single session. Every price includes the clay, the glaze and both firings.
For the table
Plates, bowls and cups you will eat and drink from
01Mughal Pattern Plate₹2,800One 20 cm quarter plate2 hours
02Monstera Leaf Plate₹2,800One 22 cm leaf plate2 hours
03Pinch-Pot Chai Cups₹1,800A pair of chai cups, about 120 ml each90 minutes
04Textured Bowl₹2,200About 15 cm across2 hours
05Spoon Rest & Ladle Holder₹1,500One spoon rest or ladle holder90 minutes
06Ceramic Tissue Holder₹2,000A stack of napkins or flat tissues, about 15 cm2 hours
07Wheel Throwing₹2,500Whatever you throw, up to 400 g of clay2 hours
08Make Your Own Mug₹2,500One handled mug2 hours
For the home
Light, time, a name by the door
09Ceramic Lampshade₹2,800About 20–25 cm across150 minutes
10Ceramic Wall Clock₹3,500About 25 cm across150 minutes
11Incense Holder₹750Sticks, cones, or both1 hour
12Ceramic Name Plate₹3,200About 25 × 18 cm2 hours
13Ceramic Key Holder₹2,200A wall rack with three to five pegs2 hours
14Ceramic Candle Holder₹1,800A taper candle or a tealight2 hours
15Botanical PotteryFrom ₹1,500A planter, a wall piece or a set of dishes2 hours
16Smoke & Sprig Ash DishFrom ₹1,500One larger notched ash dish2 hours
To give & to wear
Small, quick, and made for someone
Little ones & pets
Footprints, paw prints, a bowl with a name
Inside a session
Six people, one long table, a whole afternoon
Coming soon
Gift a session
Gift vouchers are on the way. We are settling the terms properly — validity, whether they transfer, how they work against monthly classes — rather than issuing something that turns into an awkward conversation a year from now.
In the meantime we arrange them by hand. Message the studio with who it is for and we will sort it out.
Ask about giftingStudio terms
What to expect, whichever you pick
These apply to every session at the studio. Please have a read 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.









