The Potter’s Table – Traditional Pottery Workshop with Lunch
The Potter’s Table
A visit to the ageless art of terracotta at Pots On The Rocks-POTR Farm in Chinar, Krishnagiri, is bound to be an immersive, hands-on experience. This is not just a workshop; this is a journey into the roots of a tradition that has shaped rural life for centuries.
Your day starts with a refreshing welcome drink of the locals and an introduction to the farm, followed by immersive stories of pottery in this region and its connection to daily living. You get to know the origin of terracotta, its evolution over time, and what makes the pottery of Krishnagiri unique from any other commercial mass production.
Master potters will walk you through the preparation of the clay, its preservation, and shaping methods-from Pinching and Coiling to Slab work and Mallet-type pottery. You will also cover drying methods, from which the fascinating process of firing in the kiln becomes possible.
Then it’s your turn to get creative-mold, shape, and decorate your own earthenware. Get treated to a traditional meal, farm-cooked in terracotta pots, adding delicious culture to the day.
A perfect blend of art, history, and the serenity of rural Krishnagiri-this experience offers it all, and you carry back much more than pottery.
Highlights
- Welcome drink and introduction to the POTR Farm and its heritage
- Learn the history of terracotta pottery in Krishnagiri
- Understand the difference between commercial and traditional pottery practices
- Live demonstrations of Pinching, Coil, Slab, and Mallet-style pottery methods
- Dive into the world of clay preparation, preservation, drying, and kiln firing techniques
- Hands-on pottery session to create your own earthenware
- Enjoy a traditional lunch cooked in terracotta pots made on the farm
- Peaceful farm setting surrounded by nature and artisan stories
₹2,650
At Pots On The Rocks (POTR) Farm in Chinar, Krishnagiri, the age-old craft of terracotta comes alive in an immersive, hands-on experience. This is not just a workshop — it’s a journey into the roots of a tradition that has shaped rural life for centuries.
Description
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- Welcome drink on arrival
- Introduction to Pottery by the expert host
- Guided pottery workshop with live demonstrations by expert artisans
- All clay, tools, and materials for the pottery-making session
- Use of moulds for shaping earthenware
- A simple indigenous farm cooked lunch
- Assistance and guidance throughout the experience
FAQ’s
- How do we reach the meeting point?
The location link will be sent to your mobile along with the details of the experience and the name and contact number. - Do you offer a pick up or drop facility?
We do not provide pick-up or drop facility. Guests are required to arrange their own transportation to and from the starting point of the tour. - Is there parking available?
Yes. There is ample parking space around the meeting point. - Is it possible to buy earthen products to take back home?
Absolutely! You can purchase earthenware, produced from POTR during the experience. - Is this a farm tour or a village experience ?
This is not a farm tour nor a village experience. This experience is a workshop on traditional pottery where you get to create your own earthen art. - Can we bring our own vehicle for the experience?
Yes, we recommend that you bring your own vehicle for the experience. In the event that this is not possible, we can arrange a vehicle for you at an added cost. - What kinds of places will we be visiting?
The experience will be only at the POTR farm and we won’t be hopping to different spots for sightseeing. - Are meals/food/snacks included?
Yes. The experience includes a simple farm cooked meal. We would require food preferences (Vegetarian / Non-Vegetarian) and note of allergies if any in advance. - Will the earthen work created during the workshop be delivered to us after firing?
Delivery of your artworks is possible, however it will come at an additional delivery cost - Is photography permitted?
Yes, photography is permitted on the farm. However, it would necessary for you to check with the hosts before accessing areas of the farm for photography - Can we consume beer / other alcoholic drinks during the experience?
No. It is not recommended to consume alcohol during the experience. Alternatively, you can book our Rock City Pub Crawl Experience for a more immersive gastronomical experience - Are washrooms available?
Yes. Washrooms are available at the farm.
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