Craft Workshops
Available across Bengaluru
We run hands-on craft workshops led by master artisans from across India, where anyone can learn, make, and take home their own handmade piece at venues around Bangalore.
Pricing Guide
Quick "Make & Take" Experience
Session Details
- Duration: 15 to 30 minutes (Fast-paced).
- Guidance: Basic demonstration by artisans or volunteers.
- Setting: Open communal tables (non-studio environment).
Select One Activity
- Pottery on Wheel: 200g raw clay lump on a manual/electric wheel. (Note: Item remains wet/raw; firing not included).
- Paper Craft: Indian kite or butterfly making using glazed paper, bamboo splinters, and glue.
- Puppetry: Making a simple sock or stick puppet using fabric scraps and decor.
Traditional Folk Art & Utility Craft
Session Details
- Duration: 45 to 60 minutes.
- Instructor: Master Artisans from specific tribal lineages.
- Focus: Learning traditional motifs and brush techniques.
Base Material Options
- Paper Base (Lower Range): A4/A5 drawing paper for Gond, Bhil, or Madhubani art using acrylics.
- Utility Base (Higher Range): Includes one Canvas Tote Bag (12x14 inch), MDF Coaster (4x4 inch) for Lippan/Mud work, or Terracotta plate for Aipan art.
What Is Provided
- Shared use of paints, palettes, and brushes.
- The finished painted item (Bag, Coaster, or Art on Paper) to take home.
Specialty Blue Pottery & Mandala
Session Details
- Duration: 60+ minutes (Intensive).
- Technique: Specialized application of cold-glazes or geometric dotting.
Activity Choices
- Blue Pottery: Painting on a pre-fired ceramic biscuit base (plate/tile) using cold ceramic paints (no kiln firing required).
- Dot Mandala: Creating symmetrical patterns on a 6x6 or 8x8 inch painted MDF board or canvas.
Materials Included
- Access to specialized equipment like dotting rods, stencils, and cold glaze paints.
- Finished decor piece to take home immediately.
About Craft Workshops
What We’re All About
Creating with your own hands just hits different. I see folks rush around all day, but when you sit down for 'haath ka kaam' (handwork), time slows and something shifts in you. Our workshops are like a little pause button - a place where you actually connect, learn, and make something real.
Real Makers, Real Stories
I always bring in master karigars (artisans) from all over India. They’re not just teachers - they’re tradition keepers. When you join in, you’re not just making stuff, you’re part of their story. That’s what makes these artisan-led craft events special.
Who’s It For? Everyone!
Kids, grown-ups, total newbies - no one’s left out. You don’t need experience, just come ready to try. It’s a solid day out with friends or family, and you actually get your hands dirty.
What’s On Offer
I switch things up a lot. One week, we’re deep into tribal art painting classes like Gond and Bhil, or chilling with Mandala dots. Next time, you might be rolling clay in hands-on pottery sessions, making kites, or playing with botanical art. Sometimes we even get puppets dancing!
Where It Happens
We don’t stick to one spot. You’ll find us popping up at places like Freedom Park, NIFT Campus, Jayamahal Palace, and always somewhere cool in Bangalore.
Take Home More Than Just Stuff
The best bit? You walk out carrying something you made. It’s yours. You’ll probably catch yourself saying, “Arrey, I actually made this!” (Wow, I actually made this!) And yeah, you’ll leave with a new skill too.
Meet your Expert
A Hundred Hands
493 connects in last 3 months
My Story
We’re Mala and Sonia—yep, those grey-haired folks you spot in the pics. Years back, we saw rural artisans with mad skills but no buyers. So we just said, 'come use our garden!' Posters, word of mouth, boom—sold out in a day. Cynthia (blue hair), Thyagraj, and Haider joined in, each with their quirks. We’re tiny, picky, and a bit nerdy. For us, it’s about giving soul and story, not just selling stuff.
My Work
Our Collectives & Workshops - We run big events with hands-on sessions like pottery workshop Bangalore, open mics, and lots of community vibes.
Championing Unknown Artisans - We dig deep to find and celebrate genuine karigars—no owning, just spotlighting their craft.
Handmade Treasures - Find everything handmade: sarees, handlooms, jewellery, natural fragrance gifts, quirky decor, and more.
Made It Myself Movement - Share what you make—paint, stitch, sculpt. We love creations powered by your hands and heart.
Keep Calm with Haath ka Kaam - Try our Dot Mandala DIY kit or other hands-on stuff—making things is good for your head, promise.
