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5 out of 5 average rating, 8 reviewsCreate cyanotype prints with found objects
See the magic of nature and science coming together in a hands-on workshop. Don't see a date that works? Send me a message and I'll check what else we can do.
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 81 reviewsCreate traditional handblock printed fabric
Step into a historic Indian handblock printing workshop in Jaipur & print your own fabric with eco-friendly dyes, traditional wooden blocks & guidance from master artisans - hands-on cultural keepsake
5 out of 5 average rating, 15 reviewsCreate Pottery at a Mud Earth Studio in Goa
Discover a creative side of Goa through a pottery workshop at a Mud Earth Studio in Mandrem. Guests will have a hand-building pottery session in a peaceful earthy studio atmosphere.
5 out of 5 average rating, 5 reviewsThikri Workshop with master artist in Jaipur
Take a tour of our contemporary art gallery & learn about the traditional art of Thikri which is used in palaces. Make your own 4” by 4” Thikri artwork to take home.
5 out of 5 average rating, 1 reviewsHandcraft Thanjavur dancing doll with the Artisan
Walk through an artisan family’s workspace, learn how the dolls are designed and molded, then hand paint and personalize your own piece.
5 out of 5 average rating, 3 reviewsHandblock printing workshop in Delhi.
Using techniques used by artisans for over 3,000 years to create a personalized tote bag.
5 out of 5 average rating, 15 reviewsCreate Pottery at Studio Moh Lucknow
Experience the touch of clay and the joy of creation in the peaceful setting of a home studio surrounded and inspired by nature. Bonus : you may take your little creation home :)
4 out of 5 average rating, 1 reviewsBehind the scenes of 50 year old utensil factory
Have a tour of the 50 year old Indian factory, Meet people & watch the whole process of making the lunch boxes from raw material to final product. End with Indian lunch and a free tiffin to take home.
5 out of 5 average rating, 2 reviewsHandbuild pottery with a global artist
Learn how to create ceramics just with your hands and very simple tools. Master slab and pinchpot pottery techniques under the guidance of a ceramic artist trained in Russia and India.
5 out of 5 average rating, 5 reviewsJaipur Shopping Tour with Local Guide Hidden Gems
See gemstone cutting and polishing firsthand, then design and print your own cotton scarf using traditional block printing techniques. Wrap it up with authentic masala chai, Trusted local guide
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New place to stayExperience Mumbai's natural beauty through art
Explore Mumbai’s natural beauty, learn about the trees and be guided in making a botanical drawing.
New place to stayJaipur Hand Block Printing with Artisans
Explore a working Jaipur block-printing unit, meet artisans, learn the traditional process, choose blocks and colours, and create your own hand-printed textile to take home.
New place to stayHandcraft Seed Pencils with a Master Artisan
Unwind in our creative workshop with master craftsman Senthil. Carve rustic twigs, mix natural binders, and use wood-burning to craft a zero-waste seed pencil to plant in the bioregion and grow.
New place to stayA Story Woven by Hand
Step into the quiet world of handweaving in Banaras. Meet our weavers and their families, sit beside the looms, and discover the hands, stories and generations behind every fabric.
New place to stayShape clay with a Kerala potter
Sit at the wheel with a traditional Kerala potter, handle raw clay, learn classic forming methods, and finish a handmade piece you can fire and take home.
New place to stayThe Meditative Art of Stone Carving
Step into an authentic workshop. Learn to grip the iron chisel, find your grounding rhythm with a master sculptor, and experience the deep, peaceful flow state of creating permanent art.
New place to stayGhats of Banaras: Art Workshop, Candle Making
Craft your own candle inspired by the architecture of Varanasi, carrying a memory of the city in a fragrance of your choice. Curated with Armatuer Studio: https://www.armatuer.com/
New place to stayLearn Miniature Art of Udaipur
Sit beside a miniature painting artist to learn detailed techniques, then apply them as you craft your personalised keepsake.
5 out of 5 average rating, 1 reviewsCurated Chikankari Workshop: Royal Block & Stitch
Hand-print traditional indigo motifs, practice core Awadhi shadow stitches under expert artisan guidance, explore museum-grade jaali needlework, and shop authentic hand-embroidered textiles.
New place to stayTry pottery in a ceramic studio
Work with clay on the wheel/try handbuilding with a ceramic artist, sip homemade tea in local terracotta cups and walk back in time through a 250 year old house filled with antiques, art and plants.
