Block Printing, Lac & Wheel Pottery combined Experience

Time duration: 3 Hours                                                          Includes: Snacks & Beverages

                                           BLOCK PRINTING EXPERIENCE

• A Brief History of Block Printing.

• Introduction to Block Making Tools such as small hammers and chisels to be able to carve elaborate patterns into wooden blocks.

• Small Demonstration of Block Carving

• Understanding Different types of Blocks - rekh, datta and gudh.

• Block Printing Technique: Learn the craft of imprinting intricate designs onto fabric using handcrafted wooden blocks and a vibrant palette of colors.

• Create Your Own Print: Choose any two to print on either a tote bag, napkin, or scarf, and take home after the workshop.

                                                    LAC EXPERIENCE

Rich in Culture: Explore the traditional art of Lac bangle making, a craft that has evolved over time from small village practices to a creative industry.

Step-by-Step Process: Learn the intricate 5-step process—Melting, Pressing, Rang Chaapna (adding colors), Shaping, and Sizing—during your hands-on experience.

Minimal Technology, Maximum Skill: The craft of making Lac bangles relies on simple tools and skilled hands, requiring very little space, making it accessible in rural areas.

A Traditional Adornment: Lac bangles, a symbol of femininity, are cherished by women around the world for their vibrant colors and cultural significance.

Take-Home Creations: Once the session concludes, take home your handmade Lac Bangle created by you.

                                       WHEEL POTTERY EXPERIENCE

Explore the world of pottery by choosing two techniques to learn and practice.

Throwing, Pinching, Coiling or Slabbing

Introduction & Theory: Understand the basics of pottery techniques.

Wheel Demonstration: Watch a skilled potter demonstrate the throwing technique.

Hands-on Practice: Dive in and experience the joy of shaping clay on the pottery wheel, guided by our expert instructor.

Take-Home Creations: Once the session concludes, take home your handmade pottery piece.