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Learn our Way
of Pottery

We believe the most meaningful way to preserve Ladakh’s pottery tradition is to share it. Our practice is slow, calm, and meditative shaped by earth, rhythm, and patience. In a world of constant screens and speed, working with clay becomes a way to reconnect with the body, the land, and time itself.

Learn traditional Ladakhi pottery from a father–son duo among the last practitioners of this living craft. Drawing from years of teaching experience, we offer carefully designed learning experiences for beginners and experienced potters alike. Courses range from short workshops to immersive month-long stays.


Our studio sits on a quiet farm in a Himalayan village, offering a calm, natural space to learn and create. Work alongside local artists, walk through barley fields, willow groves, and glacial streams, spend time with our resident cats, and ease into village life at an unhurried pace. Here, making with clay becomes a gentle way to slow down and reconnect.

Slow down, get your hands muddy, and learn ladakhi pottery in a Himalayan village where clay, land, and time move together.

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Day Workshop

two hours | everyone is welcome | rs. 1500 / person

A gentle introduction to Likir pottery. Get your hands muddy, your mind calm, and your imagination flowing.


You’ll be welcomed with tea, followed by a short history and demonstration of our craft. Guided by our master artisans, you’ll make a miniature animal using hand-building techniques, then try your hand at forming a small cup or bowl using our traditional method. You’re welcome to bring your own ideas. We'll help shape them in clay.


Open to all, no prior experience required. Come solo or with friends and family.

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WHAT’S INCLUDED

  • Demonstration of local technique

  • All materials, tools, and studio time for 2-3 hours

  • Tea and snacks

Firing note: Your pieces take about four weeks to dry and fire. If you are staying in Ladakh for at least four weeks after the workshop, fired pieces may be collected for an additional ₹500. We do not ship finished wares.


Note: We teach only traditional Ladakhi pottery on a slow hand-spun wheel. Electric wheels are not used.

OTHER DETAILS

  • Open all days

  • Morning: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

  • Evening: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

  • Ideal for beginners

  • All ages welcome (children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult)

  • Fee: ₹ 1,500 per person

  • Lunch can be provided at a cost of Rs. 300 per person.

  • Booking must be done at least a day in advance.

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Residential Courses

two or four weeks of clay

Basic Course

two weeks | ideal for beginners

Ideal for those curious about pottery and eager to explore traditional making. This course introduces the full journey of Likir pottery, from raw clay to finished ware.


You’ll learn clay preparation, hand-building, and working on our indigenous slow-spun wheel. By the end of the course, you’ll be able to make miniature animals, butter lamps, incense pots, bowls, and small to medium vessels. You’ll also assist in firing your own work in our gas kiln.


Suitable for beginners and also experienced potters seeking a different way of working.


Note: We teach only traditional Ladakhi pottery on a slow hand-spun wheel. Electric wheels are not used.

YOU WILL LEARN

  • Introduction and demonstration of Likir pottery

  • Identification and collection of wild clay and sand

  • Clay preparation

  • Hand building - making miniature animals (yak, ibex, fox, elephants and so on) and local butter lamps using pinch technique.

  • Introduction to traditional wheel

  • FUNDAMENTALS: Making local incense pots and butter bowl

    • Centering the po

    • Basic forms through beating clay

    • Coiling

    • Trimming

    • Handles

    • Motifs

  • Make small - medium pots on the traditional wheel and explore your own ideas

  • Assist in firing your creations in our gas kiln

FEE DETAILS

  • ₹ 50,000 (shared room)

  • ₹ 65,000 (single room)

  • Full payment required in advance

  • 75% refund for cancellations made one week prior

  • No refunds or rescheduling once the course begins

  • We take three to four weeks to process the refund. 

  • We follow this policy without any exceptions.

OTHER INFORMATION

  • Duration: 2 weeks

  • Timings: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (The morning usually includes instructions with supervision and you can practice on your own afternoon)

  • Age: 18+

(See below for stay information)

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Advanced Course

two weeks | ideal for beginners

Designed for those seeking a deeper immersion into Likir pottery. This course explores the entire traditional cycle from identifying wild clay to finished wares.


You’ll learn advanced wheel work, large forms, complex shapes, spouts, relief work, and non-symmetrical vessels like the local water bottle (ping). The course balances guided instruction with independent practice.

Suitable for experienced potters looking to broaden their approach and would like to experience our way of pottery.


Note: We teach only traditional Ladakhi pottery on a slow hand-spun wheel. Electric wheels are not taught.

YOU WILL LEARN

  • Introduction, history and demonstration to Likir pottery

  • Identification and collection of wild clay and sand

  • Preparation of Clay 

  • Hand building - making miniature animals (yak, ibex, fox, elephants and so on) and local butter lamps using pinch technique.

  • Introduction to traditional wheel

  • FUNDAMENTALS: Making local incense pots and butter bowl

    • Centering the po

    • Basic forms through beating clay

    • Coiling

    • Trimming

    • Handles

    • Motifs

  • ADVANCED: Making local teapot and brazier (tibril and melang)

    • Spouts

    • Intricate relief work and dragon patterns

    • Building large pots

    • Build non symmetrical objects like the local water bottle (ping)

  • Comfortably make small, medium and large pots on traditional wheel

  • Explore your own ideas and practice sessions

  • Our local glazing technique

  • Assist in firing your creations in our gas kiln

FEE DETAILS

  • ₹ 1,00,000 (shared room)

  • ₹ 1,20,000 (single room)

  • Full payment required in advance

  • 75% refund for cancellations made one week prior

  • No refunds or rescheduling once the course begins

  • We take three to four weeks to process the refund. 

  • We follow this policy without any exceptions.

Other Information

  • Duration: 4 weeks

  • Timings: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (The morning usually includes instructions with supervision and you can practice on your own afternoon)

  • Age: 18+

(See below for stay information)

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Accommodation & Practical information

(for residential courses)

WHAT’S INCLUDED IN YOUR COURSE FEE

  • Homestay accommodation (private or shared)
Stay in a village homestay with a private room and shared bathroom, either in our home or with a local family in Likir. Rooms are simple, clean, and comfortable, with beautiful views.

  • Home-cooked meals, tea, and snacks

  • Full studio access, including materials and tools

  • Finished fired pieces, both bisque and glaze fired

  • Wi-Fi

  • DIY laundry access

  • Farm activities during summer months

  • Time and space to read, hike, and rest

  • Access to our apricot and apple orchard 
(August to October)

  • Room heating during spring, autumn and winter


KEEP IN MIND

  • Climate: Ladakh is a high-altitude cold desert. Winter temperatures can drop below –20°C. If you are sensitive to cold, we recommend joining between April and October.

  • Altitude: Our studio sits at 3,650 m. Please plan a couple of days for acclimatization before starting the course.

  • Pets: We love animals, but our home is already shared with a lovely family of cats, so we’re unable to host guest pets.

  • Dietary needs: If you have any dietary preferences or restrictions, let us know in advance and we’ll do our best to accommodate you.

  • Supplies: The nearest market is 20 km away in Nimoo. We recommend bringing any personal or specific items with you from Leh or your hometown.

  • Connectivity: Ladakh is a border region. Only postpaid Airtel and Jio connections work here. Alternatively, you can purchase a local prepaid SIM in Leh.

more about farmstay

We hope this helps you plan a comfortable and mindful stay with us. feel free to contact us for more details.

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internships for locals

We also offer internships for local youth and students interested in learning and continuing the practice of traditional Ladakhi pottery. Please contact us for details.