Jaipur Private Blue Pottery with Artist Gopal Saini
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Create exquisite blue pottery with the award-winning Gopal Saini in an immersive, hands-on, interactive workshop.
Niche
2 hours 30 minutes.
Duration
Introduction
This unique workshop offers an immersive experience into Jaipur's famous Blue Pottery tradition. Guided by artist Gopal Saini, you will observe and practice the delicate process of shaping and painting pottery in this ancient craft. Blue Pottery, named for its characteristic vivid cobalt blue, traces its origins to Persia but was adopted and transformed by Rajasthan’s artisans. As a private tour, participants receive focused guidance, making it especially suited for those who wish to get in-depth knowledge of the technique.
What To Expect
- Observe a live demonstration of the complete Blue Pottery process.
- Learn about the materials: quartz powder, glass powder, fuller’s earth, and gum used in creating the dough.
- Get hands-on with pottery-making: shaping, smoothing the surface, attaching bases, painting, glazing, and firing the pottery in a kiln.
- Opportunity to paint your piece of pottery using vibrant colours before it is fired.
- Tea/coffee is provided during the session.
- A private experience to ensure dedicated attention and deeper understanding of the craft.
Not To Be Missed
- Making Your Pottery: Create and paint your own pottery, guided by Gopal Saini.
- Kiln Firing Process: Watch how your piece gets its final touch in the traditional kiln.
- Dough Mixing Demonstration: Learn how the special dough is created using quartz and other ingredients.
Not Recommended for
None. It is wheelchair accessible and suitable for most travellers.
Timings
Morning or afternoon slots, available based on booking.
