The beautiful surroundings of Nayalap are perfect for pottery in the outdoors. Use your holiday to learn something new in the middle of the mountains. A pottery retreat is perfect for this. To book this retreat for groups of 6 or more, connect with us on home@nayalap.com
Detailed Itinerary on the Retreat
| Day 1 | 3-4pm: Check-in at Nayalap, freshen up and lunch at Nayalap 4-6pm: Stretch your legs. Go for a walk to the village 6-8pm: Briefing on pottery, the village and food over bonfire 8pm: Dinner and rest |
| Day 2 | 9-10am: Breakfast 10am-1pm: Learn pinching and coiling Pinching: You will learn this most ancient technique in pottery. Participants will make their own hand-built pots and learn to add texture to it. Coiling: You will learn this very interesting technique to make coiled trinket trays, pots, bowls. 1-2pm: Lunch 2-4pm: Practice your work 4-6pm: Sunset hike 8pm: Dinner and rest |
| Day 3 | 9-10am: Breakfast 10am-1pm: Learn throwing and tilework Tile work: You will be taught bas-relief work. You can take inspiration from nature and do a free hand design or an abstract. 1-2pm: Lunch 2-3pm: Practice your work 3-6pm: Forest and meadow walk 8pm: Dinner and rest |
| Day 4 | 9am: Checkout |
Inclusions
- Stay at Nayalap on a double sharing basis for 3 nights.
- Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner for 3 nights.
- Each participant will be provided with terracotta clay, tool kits, rags, aprons, bowls for water, and board/cloth to make their pieces on.
Exclusions
- Transportation
- Meals other than those mentioned
- Snacks, tea, or coffee
Your Mentors
Manisha
An independent artist and potter, Manisha has worked with and learned from Rameshwar Broota, Dr. Alka Pande, Rachna Parasher, and Alberto Bustos.
Skilled in glazing and Anagama, she has been conducting pottery workshops and designing her own pieces for over 7 years under the umbrella of Wildfern Pottery Studio. She is also a practicing contemporary artist for over 20 years.
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