--- title: "Hands-On Creative Workshops in Bengaluru | Courtyard Koota" description: "Join our beginner-friendly hands-on workshops in Bengaluru. From Shibori dyeing to pottery, learn new creative skills in a welcoming community space in Kengeri." canonical: https://mytribe.in/courtyard_koota/curated-workshops-talks/hands-on-workshops last_updated: 2025-08-21 --- # Hands-On Creative Workshops to Learn and Connect Tribe Verified · Creative community workshops in Kengeri By [Courtyard Koota](https://mytribe.in/courtyard_koota) · Hosted at Courtyard Koota, Kengeri, Bengaluru · ₹200 per person / session (estimate) Part of [Curated Workshops & Talks](https://mytribe.in/courtyard_koota/curated-workshops-talks). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/courtyard_koota/curated-workshops-talks/gallery) Get your hands messy and your creativity flowing. At Courtyard Koota, we host beginner-friendly workshops—from Shibori dyeing and Gond painting to urban gardening—where you learn, create, and find your community in Kengeri. ## Photos and videos - [Video: A short, beautiful video from a Shibori dyeing workshop led by textile designer Sarah Thomas. It shows participants proudly displaying their unique, hand dyed creations, capturing the magic of turning plain fabric into art.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9337872b-14e4-4370-bc0f-24a12b9d960e) - [Video: A glimpse into our two day hand building pottery workshop. This video shows participants learning to roll, shape, and form clay into small baskets, capturing the tactile and meditative process of working with earth.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/79fc73e8-89a5-49e1-9589-4f3cbb41da60) - ![A joyful group photo from our "Meet Gustav Klimt" self portrait workshop with artist Indu Harikumar. Participants hold up their creative portraits, reimagined in the opulent style of Klimt's Golden Period.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/81959afe-806b-4fde-b453-48cea1a5a1bf) - ![Young creators proudly display their artwork from the "Stories from the Forest" workshop. In this session, they learned the techniques of Gond art, a vibrant tribal art form from Madhya Pradesh, to tell their own visual stories.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/bedf41c4-74e9-4877-a708-f240bf693304) - ![An attentive audience listens during our Organic Home Gardening workshop with Garden City Farmers. This three hour session covered practical tips for creating edible gardens in urban spaces.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/234d78df-9a03-47f9-9761-2ec649fc7bd1) - ![Poster for our Shibori Workshop with Sarah Thomas. The image shows beautiful, freshly dyed fabrics hanging to dry, showcasing the stunning patterns that can be achieved with this Japanese technique.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2790fbc3-d6ce-441e-8d70-07a039113460) - ![The official poster for our Organic Home Gardening workshop. The collage shows lush rooftop gardens and fresh produce, illustrating the rewarding results of urban farming.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/887d6422-eaca-447e-9f13-11e5da4ab6e8) - ![Poster for our "Stories from the Forest" workshop on the Gond art of Madhya Pradesh. The event was designed for young creators aged 12-18 to dive into this colorful storytelling tradition.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/354b7dfe-9406-4e97-85bb-a03f39ef016b) - ![The poster for our "Meet Gustav Klimt" creative self portrait session with Indu Harikumar. The workshop invited participants to reimagine themselves in the elegant gowns of Emilie Flöge, painted by Klimt.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/cfd1eb05-1b3e-431e-984f-1f6f102d6b8a) - ![A promotional graphic for the Organic Home Gardening workshop, featured in our July events calendar.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/925f10ab-c68e-41ad-9685-79fc54b562b5) - ![Participants at the "Mehfil of Colours," an art appreciation workshop by Jaai Deolalkar. The session was designed to help people connect with art on a deeper, more intuitive level.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/14511145-fccc-49f9-991b-88e9181144b9) - ![The poster for the "Mehfil of Colours" art exhibition by Jaai Deolalkar, whose work is inspired by the vibrant hues of the forest.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f2bebaea-40e7-49cc-84ed-80cfab5787b5) - ![The poster for the "Mehfil of Colours" art appreciation workshop, which was part of the larger exhibition.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2802c392-f0b5-4b4d-8f87-92fcc8d53994) - ![A candid shot from a Shibori workshop, showing participants gathered around a table, learning folding and dyeing techniques.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/87c6a652-1160-463f-bb4e-71874beb27f1) - ![A promotional graphic for the Shibori workshop, featured in our February events calendar.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/99a9b7f7-8392-480f-b13e-9b9a1a27dd0b) - ![A wide shot of the Shibori workshop in progress. The space is filled with participants focused on their craft, showing the engaging and educational atmosphere.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3b33d969-e387-4fd8-9733-0cdca38efa40) - ![Poster for a Shibori workshop held at our partner venue, Samagata Foundation, showing the beautiful results of the dyeing process.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9d4cd084-468e-4b76-8ceb-c5eaf5716121) - ![A promotional graphic for the Gond Art workshop, featured in our December events calendar.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8f3ed81d-4dcc-479d-b7be-b2fc5e56ddb1) - ![Participants deeply engaged in the creative process during the "Meet Gustav Klimt" self portrait workshop.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/435bb181-755e-4c7c-83d9-a773659b809f) - ![Poster for the "Play with Bamboo" workshop, facilitated by renowned designer Rajeev Wind. This session was an opportunity to explore the sustainable and creative world of bamboo design.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9db409f1-2dfc-4e6c-a064-bd5243229682) ## About Hands-On Workshops You don’t need an art degree to show up here. We provide all the raw materials—clay, dyes, or gardening kits—so you only need to bring your curiosity and an open mind. Whether it’s a three-hour pottery session or a deep dive into tribal art, you’ll walk away with something you’ve made yourself and likely a few new friends from the neighborhood. At Courtyard Koota, we believe a space shapes you just as much as you shape it. That’s why our workshops aren’t just classes; they are opportunities to pause, disconnect from the digital noise, and connect with tactile, real-world skills. Whether you’re learning the Japanese resist-dyeing technique of Shibori, painting traditional Gond motifs, or getting your hands into clay for pottery, the focus is on the process. We keep batch sizes small—usually under 15 people—to ensure you get personal mentorship from the practicing artisans we bring in. Located in Kengeri, Bengaluru, our center is designed to feel less like a classroom and more like a collective. You’ll find yourself working on bean bags or shared tables in our Main Hall, surrounded by others who are just as curious as you are. We handle the logistics so you don't have to. Every workshop includes all necessary materials, tools, and access to infrastructure like washing areas or drying racks. Many sessions also include tea, coffee, or light snacks, turning the event into a social afternoon. Most of our sessions, including our popular self-portrait workshops or organic gardening talks, are designed for first-timers. *Phir se suno bhai* (listen again, friend)—you really don't need prior experience. Just jump in. ## About Courtyard Koota We are a team of artists and neighbors who wanted to build a place for stories and connections in Kengeri. We believe that creativity shouldn't be gated, so we keep our doors open for anyone looking to learn, share, and make something real with their hands. 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