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Hand-Built Terracotta Pottery & Sacred Relief Sculpture

Sunday, November 8, 2026
02:00 PM - 06:00 PM (4 Hours)
Soham Crafts Studio, 123 Craft Avenue, Kolkata
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Workshop Overview

About This Masterclass

Discover the tactile joy of molding raw, mineral-rich terracotta clay. Under expert mentorship, explore pinch pot formation, coil building, and authentic terracotta relief carvings inspired by historic Bishnupur temple art. You will create two functional glazed tea cups and an ornamental clay plaque ready for kiln firing.
Hands-on Toolkit

Materials & Equipment Included

All tools and raw materials are fully provided in the studio. You will take home your finished handcrafted piece.

Refined natural Bengal terracotta clay (3 kg per participant)
Wooden sculpting tools, trimming loops, and sponges
Studio apron and protective towels
Kiln bisquing and finish firing included (pickup after 7 days)
Preparation

Prerequisites & What to Bring

Beginners welcome; no prior pottery experience required
Short fingernails recommended for ease of clay manipulation
Clothes that can get a little muddy!
Master Instructor
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Ananya Sen

Master Artisan & Workshop Facilitator

Master Ceramist from Visva-Bharati University, Santiniketan, with extensive research in traditional Bengal terracotta architecture.

Venue Details

Studio Location

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Soham Crafts Studio, 123 Craft Avenue, Kolkata

Air-conditioned acoustic studio with secure on-site parking and accessible transit connectivity.

Reserve Your Spot8 seats left
1899/ per seat

Includes all materials, tools usage & take-home craft piece

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Ticket Price (1 × ₹1899)1899
Studio Equipment & Take-Home KitIncluded FREE
Total Payable1899
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