6:30 AM - Yoga & Meditation session
9:00 AM - Breakfast
11:00 AM - Attend the fourth workshop on “Texturing/Surface Decoration”.
2:00 PM - Lunch
3:00 PM - Guided Dharamshala Sight-seeing Tour (Dalai Lama Temple, St. John’s in the Wilderness Church and the McLeodganj Market)
6:00 PM - Return to the Studio with our guide in a cab or stay longer and take a taxi back.
8:00 PM- Dinner (You can also explore one of the many restaurants/ bars in Mcleodganj)
After graduating as an architect in 1989, Vineet Kacker studied ceramics at Andretta Pottery, Himachal and Golden Bridge Pottery, Pondicherry. He attended a post-experience program at UWIC, U.K., and apprenticed with British ceramists Alan Caiger-Smith and Sandy Brown.
He is a recipient of the Charles Wallace Fellowship and the Fulbright Grant. Co-founder of the Contemporary Clay Foundation, he has been part of the curatorial team of the Indian Ceramics Triennale, editions 2018 and 2024.
He is a current member of the International Academy of Ceramics, Geneva. His work is a part of several collections – notably KNMA, India; Icheon Museum, Korea; the FULE Museum, China; the Mark Rothko Art Center, Latvia. Vineet works from his studio in Gurgaon, India, and in Andretta, Himachal Pradesh.
This workshop is for you if:
You have always wanted to do something creative
You love clay and want to explore it in different ways
You have skills but lack the confidence to express yourself
You are looking to break out of preconceived ways of thinking/working
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This single occupancy room is perfect if you are travelling solo. All the rooms are with attached washrooms, high–speed WiFi, power b...
This single occupancy room is perfect if you are travelling solo. All the rooms are with attached washrooms, high–speed WiFi, power b...
An in–house cafeteria provides delicious and healthy vegetarian food. Vegan or gluten-free food is also available on request.
All meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) are included in the price.
Apart from our in–house cafe there are many other cafes to explore, just a 7-10 minutes walk away from the retreat centre.
Meals Provided
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Snacks
Diets Catered
Dairy-free
Egg-free
Gluten Free
Vegan
Vegetarian
Dharamkot Studio is a creative retreat nestled in the serene village of Dharamkot near McLeod Ganj, Himachal Pradesh. Positioned high in the Himalayas, the studio specializes in immersive pottery, painting and creative arts retreats that combine mindfulness, clay work, and self-expression in a peaceful mountain setting. Guests can participate in multi-day workshops that weave art-making with introspection, yoga, and meditation. The relaxed environment includes simple accommodations, vegetarian meals, and group classes guided by skilled artists. Ideal for those seeking to disconnect, reconnect with their inner muse, and explore creativity through tactile and reflective practice, Dharamko
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Yoga Shala
By Air – Kangra Airport (DHM) is the nearest airport which is around 20 km (50 minutes) from the studio, direct taxi (Rs. 1200/-) to the studio will be available.
By Bus – Overnight journey from Delhi by semi-sleeper bus. The nearest bus station is Dharamshala (8 km), and from the bus station, you can take a taxi (Rs. 600/-) to the studio.
By Train – Pathankot (85km) is the nearest railway station. From Pathankot, you can take public transport to Dharamshala and then a taxi to the Studio. Or you can take a taxi from Pathankot to the studio.
