--- title: "Hands-on Toy Making Workshops in Channapatna" description: "Join our hands-on workshop to create your own Channapatna toy. Work with master artisans using traditional Ivory Wood and organic dyes. A unique experience supporting 500+ local families." canonical: https://mytribe.in/bharath-art-crafts/channapatna-craft-experience/hands-on-workshop-make-your-own-toy last_updated: 2025-09-12 --- # Hands-on Toy Making Workshops in Channapatna Tribe Verified · Supporting over 500 Channapatna artisan families. By [Bharath Art And Crafts](https://mytribe.in/bharath-art-crafts) · Factory visit in Channapatna · ₹100 per person (estimate) Part of [Channapatna Craft Experience](https://mytribe.in/bharath-art-crafts/channapatna-craft-experience). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/bharath-art-crafts/channapatna-craft-experience/gallery) 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. ## Photos and videos - ![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.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/956b02a3-6f37-4da7-ad86-f2ba77749437) - ![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.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5fd3a5fa-64ac-4c0e-89b0-54bc9a67b0f8) - ![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.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8ed97d18-3010-4ee9-93b6-85f920d71e96) - ![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.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a006eee8-2ad5-4aaa-9101-3b55c25c43a4) - ![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.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b65d503c-dbc0-49c4-aea1-7ed0d98744cf) - ![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.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a973a7fb-d7e9-4f62-873a-c1005c8fc26c) ## 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. ### Learn the Craft of Channapatna Our hands-on workshop is designed to pull back the curtain on a 200-year-old tradition. You aren't just watching from the sidelines; you are actively involved in the process. We provide all the materials, including seasoned Ivory Wood blocks and our signature organic lacquer sticks made from plant-based dyes. #### What to Expect During Your Session - **1-on-1 Guidance:** You will be paired with a master artisan who will mentor you through the entire process. They ensure safety and teach you the correct angle to hold the chisel against the rotating lathe. - **The Lathe Experience:** Feel the vibration of the wood as you shape it. This is the heart of our craft, where a raw block transforms into a spinning top, a keychain, or a small doll. - **Traditional Finishing:** You will learn to apply colour using the friction-based lacquering technique, which gives our toys their iconic glossy, smooth finish without any synthetic varnish or chemicals. ### Why Our Workshops Matter When you book a workshop with us, you are doing more than learning a skill. You are directly supporting the livelihood of over 500 artisan families in Channapatna. We believe that by teaching you how these toys are made, we preserve the Gombegala Ooru (toy town) legacy for another generation. We are located conveniently on the Bangalore-Mysore highway, making it an easy stop for families or curious travellers. The workshop is child-friendly, safe, and entirely plastic-free. ## About Bharath Art And Crafts 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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