Jaipur Blue Pottery Hands On Experience

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ID: GYG897756-1408569
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Country: India

Duration: 02:30 hours


Description

Immerse yourself in the timeless art of Jaipur Blue Pottery with a workshop at the studio of the award-winning artist Gopal Saini.
In this immersive workshop, hosted at the studio of the award-winning artist Gopal Saini, participants will have the rare opportunity to dive deep into the world of Jaipur Blue Pottery. Gopal Saini, a master artisan with years of expertise, will guide you through every step of the process, ensuring that you gain a thorough understanding of this traditional craft. You will begin by learning the unique method of preparing the special clay-free dough used to create the pottery, a crucial element that distinguishes Jaipur Blue Pottery from other ceramic arts.

As you progress, you will be introduced to the intricacies of molding, shaping, and decorating your piece. Under the expert guidance of Mr. Saini, you will craft and decorate your own plate, exploring traditional motifs, patterns, and techniques that have been passed down through generations of his family. This hands-on experience offers more than just an opportunity to create art—it’s a meditative journey that connects you to the cultural legacy of Jaipur, allowing you to experience the same passion and dedication that has captivated Mr. Saini’s family for decades.

Once you have molded and decorated your piece, it will be carefully kiln-fired to achieve the signature glaze that Jaipur Blue Pottery is famous for—its smooth, lustrous finish and vibrant hues that make each piece truly one-of-a-kind. After the firing process, your personalized pottery piece will be ready to take home as a lasting memento of this enriching experience, a beautiful reminder of your creative journey and the centuries-old tradition that you’ve helped to preserve.

This workshop offers a rare, intimate glimpse into one of India’s most celebrated crafts, allowing you to connect with the artistry, history, and culture of Jaipur’s Blue Pottery while creating a unique, hand-crafted piece that you will cherish forever.

Highlights

  • Craft & decorate your own plate, exploring traditional motifs, patterns
  • Create a unique, hand-crafted piece that you will cherish forever
  • Discover the history of Jaipur Blue Pottery and its cultural significance
  • Take home a personalized pottery piece of this enriching experience

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable clothing and shoes as you will be working with clay
Arrive 15 minutes early to settle in
The workshop is not wheelchair accessible
The experience location is 2 mins walking distance from the meeting point. Our volunteer will be there at the meeting point, we will send their contact details after booking.
INCLUDED
  • All materials and tools required for pottery making
  • Your own hand-crafted pottery piece to take home
  • Refreshments
NOT INCLUDED
  • Transportation to and from the workshop
  • Shipping cost of the blue pottery plate

When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.