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Hands-on Toy Making Workshops in Channapatna

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Step into our workshop on the Bangalore-Mysore highway to try the traditional art of wood turning. Under the guidance of our master artisans, you will shape and paint your very own Ivory Wood souvenir to take home.

Here, one of our artisans provides one-on-one guidance to a visitor at the lathe. We ensure everyone feels comfortable and confident as they learn the basics of wood turning, making the experience accessible even for complete beginners.

A visitor completely absorbed in the process of shaping her first piece of wood. The hands-on workshop is a chance to disconnect and focus on creating something beautiful with your own hands, learning a new skill along the way.

With intense focus, a participant learns to handle the chisel on the spinning lathe. This is the most crucial step in toy making, where the raw wood begins to take on a new form under the creator's touch.

Even our youngest visitors can get involved. Here, a child is learning to paint a toy with our safe, organic colors, experiencing the joy of artistry. It’s a perfect family activity that creates lasting memories.

We had the privilege of showing Hon'ble Justice K.N. Phaneendra the intricate process of applying lacquer. He is seen here learning the technique from one of our experienced craftsmen during his visit to our factory.

An artisan watches closely as a visitor carefully carves a piece of Ivory wood. Our workshops are designed to be a collaborative and supportive learning environment, where we share the joy of our craft.

About Hands-on Workshop: Make Your Own Toy

You don't need any prior woodworking experience to join these sessions. During your 20-minute slot, you will work 1-on-1 with a master artisan at the lathe, using traditional chisels to shape raw 'Aale mara' (Ivory Wood) and applying organic vegetable dyes while the wood is still spinning.

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Factory visit in ChannapatnaStarts from ₹100 per person

I'm Suhel, and I've spent years bringing our four-generation legacy online. We don't just sell toys; we open our doors to share the history of Channapatna, our 'Gombegala Ooru', with you. Join us to see how we’ve kept this craft alive for 500 families.

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