“The object isn’t to make art, it’s to be in that wonderful state which makes art inevitable.” -Robert Henri
Why not break out of the routine of day to day city life and try something new? Roll up your sleeves, get your hands dirty and challenge your creative side! You don’t have to be experienced – all you need is the willingness to work with your hands, and the enthusiasm to create your own little masterpiece. We bring you the perfect antidote to modern city and corporate life– an opportunity to learn ceramics in the heart of Delhi at a wonderfully peaceful and inspiring venue!
{LBBD} & The Clay Company present
‘Pottery Barn’
One-day Pottery Workshops
With a teacher-student ratio of 1:4, The Clay Company will customise instruction to suit your level of proficiency and experience, so you don’t have to worry about repetitive work, or too advanced or too basic an agenda for your level of skill. The curriculum for the day will include dedicated time on the wheel as well as time devoted to hand-building – both of which are equally important aspects of creating ceramics.
When | 5th & 6th of October
Though the workshops are a day-long, you’re welcome to join us on both the days
Timings | 10 am to 5 pm
Where | Lodi- The Garden Restaurant, Lodhi Road
About The Clay Company | TCC is a niche art company, focused on pottery and ceramics. Their aim is to make ceramics as an art form, accessible, convenient and fun. The Clay Company was founded by Aparna Choudhrie in 2011. Aparna, who has spent over 13 years in the Corporate world in leadership roles across with PriceWaterHouse Coopers, GE/Genpact and Infosys BPO, started The Clay Company with a vision to impart ceramic art as a skill & introduce accessibility of this art form. Having lived the corporate life, and worked in ceramics as a hobby her own artist statement captures her perspective on the art form:
“Clay… infinitely sensitive, sensual, soft yet strong. Clay registers every thought and emotion. Working with clay is much like ‘life’ itself… one goes from a deep sense of control and power, engagement and even obsession with a piece until it is done, to the ultimate sense of detachment when one finally surrenders it to the supremacy of the kiln – accepting and celebrating the verdict that then emerges!”
Her company endeavors to bring the joy of pottery and ceramics to everyone!
- Who can participate?
- Everyone is welcome- people with all levels of prior pottery/ceramics experience. From novices to pros, you’re all welcome to participate.
- When & where will this be held?
- We are holding 2 workshops – each for a day, but you are more than welcome to join us on both the days– it will give you the opportunity to build on your skills further, and we can assure you, you wont be bored! These workshops will be held at The Lodi Restaurant on the 5th & 6th of Oct, 2012. The session each day starts at 10 am and goes on till about 5 pm.
- What’s on the agenda?
- You time will be divided equally between wheel practice and hand-building. A couple of short tea-breaks and a break for a light lunch, and back you get to work on a cracking new piece.
- What do you need to bring?
- Nothing at all! The Clay Company will provide everything you need to have a wonderful learning experience – wheels, clay, tools, protective work-wear, and most importantly, qualified & trained instructors. Firing and glazing of works created by participants {charged separately based on weight / volume}
- What’s the size of the batch?
- We’re taking only 12 participants per batch, so register soon! You’re guaranteed attention and one-on-one training from the teachers.
- How much is the fee and whats included?
- Rs 4,000 per participant for a one-day workshop and Rs 8000 for both days. This includes cost of all materials but if you would like your work fired, that will be @RS 250 per Kg.
- The Lodi Restaurant has a special package for all participants- a hearty lunch along with tea and coffee at Rs 550. You’re more than welcome to order from their Ala Carte as well.
- How can you register? And how can payments be made?
- To register, or for any querries regarding the workshop, send in an email to Info@theclaycompany.in or call The Clay Company on +91 98118 37313. Confirmation will be done on full payment.
You may pay either by
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- 1. Cash: Cash is payable at the TCC office. Should you wish to pay by cash, please call to let us know you will be coming by with the payment. Our address is #205, 9 Barakhamba Road, Nilgiri Apartments, New Delhi – 1. Please note, we do not make cash collections… All cash payments will need to be delivered to our office.
- 2. Cheque: We accept cheque payments made out in favour of “Aparna Choudhrie”. You may send your cheque by courier to our office address (provided above). You could also pay by depositing a cheque in any HSBC Bank branch in favour of “Aparna Choudhrie” Account number 051-375764-006, payable at HSBC Bank Ltd., 25 Barakhamba Road, New Delhi-110001, India.
- 3. Online Bank Transfer: All bank and account details as above. RTGS/NEFT/IFSC code required is Code: HSBC 0110002
Let’s get our hands dirty, Delhi!
