Hello from the mountains!
As the seasons shift, so does the creative energy at Dharamkot Studio. We’re excited to share new courses, retreats and opportunities designed to inspire and deepen your artistic journey. Whether you’re drawn to the meditative rhythm of the wheel, the raw beauty of Naked Raku, or the vibrant strokes of a painting retreat, there’s something here for you.
Plus, we’re celebrating the incredible works of Jakub Biewald, welcoming new resident artists, and opening applications for our unique artist-in-residence teaching program where you get to work on your own projects while interacting with young learners.
Advanced pottery workshops led by inspiring, renowned international ceramic artists:
Deepen your ceramic practise with our newly announced advanced course :
Monsoon Residency Program for Artists and Creatives
Dates: July 4 – August 20, 2025 | Level: Intermediate/Advanced
We are pleased to invite applications for the Monsoon Artist Residency Program at Dharamkot Studio, located in the peaceful Himalayan mountains. This residency offers artists and creatives across all fields an opportunity to focus on their practice in an inspiring, secluded environment.
Designed for those seeking a dedicated space to reconnect with their work, this residency provides an ideal setting to recharge creatively and experiment within a supportive community of fellow artists. Participants can immerse themselves in the serene mountain landscapes while working within a collaborative and resourceful setting.
The program offers flexible durations from 1 to 3 weeks, allowing residents to craft an experience that best suits their creative needs.
Screen Printing on Clay with Helene Søs Schjødt
Dates: 20-25 September 2025 | Level: Intermediate/Advanced
The art of silkscreen printing on clay led by Danish ceramicist Helene Søs Schjødt is a unique blend of art and craft . In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn the fascinating process of silkscreen printing on clay—an exciting technique that blends printmaking with ceramics. By the end of the course, you will have a deeper understanding of how to transfer intricate designs onto clay surfaces, opening up new creative possibilities for your ceramic work.
Conscious Clay: Intuitive Ways to Creativity
Dates– 7 – 12 Nov, 2025 | Level: Intermediate/Advanced
This workshop is designed to be a crash course in clay and creativity!
The workshop alternates between demonstrations and modules that help explore the nature of clay as a material, and free-wheeling exercises that jump straight to individual creative expression. We’ll be working with clay in different ways of making: cutting, pinching, pulling, stretching, joining and different ways of decorating: using stamps, slips, and carving.
Pottery Retreats & Workshops: New Dates Announced
Reconnect with the earth and yourself. Our upcoming retreats offer experiences in the peaceful landscapes of Dharamkot, designed to nourish both skill and spirit. Whether you’re seeking intensive skill development, creative rejuvenation or soulful exploration, we have something for every potter. Engage in mindful practices, community collaborations and quiet reflection amidst nature, allowing your art to expand naturally.
From daily workshops at our Studio-2 that hone specific techniques to extended retreats fostering deep creative growth, our programs are tailored to inspire. Explore wheel-throwing, hand-building sessions, and experimental glazing workshops, all within the quiet beauty of our mountain surroundings.
New ways with clay with Riyaz and Elodie
Refine your skills under the guidance of two gurus, exploring the delicate balance between artistic expression and functional design. The workshop includes making sculptures, using various hand-building techniques and other creative tools (such as 2D tracing and collage) and learning how to reflect and apply creative thinking. This workshop is a real mind-opener for those who want to explore the medium in new ways. In the workshop we will be using terracotta clay, different slips and other tools.
In conversation with Jakub Biewald: Artist Spotlight
Last year, Jakub Biewald graced our studio, leaving behind sculptures that defy simple description. His work, a dialogue between form and void, invites contemplation beyond the tangible. Each sculpture breathes with an enigmatic presence, a testament to the ephemeral dance between fragility and strength. We’re excited to share glimpses of his creations, intricate forms that whisper of forgotten landscapes and unspoken narratives, continuing to inspire both introspection and awe within our community.
Jakub’s stay not only enriched our studio with physical works but also left an indelible mark on our creative ethos. His sculptures, marked by organic fluidity and raw texture, challenge conventional interpretations, urging viewers to see beyond the surface into the spaces between.
Introducing this year’s RESIDENT ARTISTS:
1. Nadine : Ceramicist / UK
Nadine Kayser – British/Swiss
Studio Artist | Sculptural & Meditative Ceramics
We are delighted to welcome Nadine Kayser, a British-Swiss ceramicist whose practice merges clay, spirituality, and meditation. Rooted in intuitive exploration, her work moves beyond traditional structures, embracing organic forms that reflect presence, intention, and the fluidity of creation. With a background in yoga and over 30 years of spiritual practice, Nadine integrates mantra and meditation into her ceramic process, allowing each piece to embody a deep sense of mindfulness and transformation.
2. Isabel : British / GermanCeramic Artist
Ceramic Artist | Sculptural & Conceptual Ceramics
We are thrilled to welcome Izzy Kennedy, a Berlin-based ceramic artist and founder of Fishy. Ceramics. Her work explores themes of movement, resistance, and identity through the metaphor of fish—examining the tension between conformity and individual expression. With a background in community-driven artistic practice, Izzy bridges hand-built grotesque fish sculptures with sleek, wheel-thrown vessels, pushing the boundaries between functional and conceptual ceramics.
Through this residency, Izzy hopes to expand The Wave into a dynamic global conversation—where each ceramic fish becomes a symbol of collective strength and artistic exploration.
3. Irina : Ceramic Artist / Russia
Irina Lapenko – Russian
Ceramic Artist | Symbolism, Rhythm & Ancestral Memory
We are excited to welcome Irina Lapenko, a Russian ceramic artist whose work explores the rhythmic structures of nature, ancestral memory, and the interconnectedness of human experience. Working primarily with slab techniques and hand-sculpting, her pieces are distinguished by cool, laconic colors—deep blues and whites—that evoke the vastness of the sea and the pulse of natural rhythms. With a background in textiles, Irina’s ceramic practice embraces fluidity, elegance, and the meditative qualities of repetition and form.
We look forward to witnessing the unfolding of her symbolic and rhythmic ceramic language in Dharamkot.
4. Hanna : Researcher & Art Curator / UK
Hanna Laura Kaljo – Estonian
Curator & Writer | Craft, Embodiment, and Belonging across Shifting Landscapes
We are honored to welcome Hanna Laura Kaljo, an Estonian curator and writer whose practice weaves together exhibition-making, research, and embodied knowledge. Rooted in cross-cultural dialogue, her work explores how artistic practices shape our sense of belonging, identity, and connection to the environment. Through a research-led approach, she engages with artists, scholars, and craftspeople, fostering conversations that unfold across time, space, and disciplines.
We look forward to the insights and exchanges that will emerge from her time in the studio.
5. Kaleb Wei Cheng : Ceramic artists & Graphic designer / Singapore
Kaleb Loh Wei Cheng – Singapore
Studio Artist | Sculptural & Functional Ceramics
We are excited to welcome Kaleb Loh Wei Cheng, a Singaporean ceramicist and the creative force behind Stillwares. With a background in graphic design and over 20 years in advertising, Kaleb’s work explores the intersection of form, texture, and storytelling in clay. His pieces blend functionality with sculptural expression, inviting moments of mindfulness and engagement.
6. Karine: Ceramic
Karine Lanny – French
Sculptor & Designer | Founder of Monochromic
We are delighted to welcome Karine Lanny, a French sculptor and designer, founder of Monochromic, a Marseille-based studio dedicated to handcrafted decorative objects. With a deep commitment to form and texture, Karine sculpts every model by hand before transforming them into series through mold-making. While her brand thrives, she seeks moments of retreat—spaces where creativity can unfold freely, unburdened by the demands of production and management.
We look forward to seeing how the Himalayan landscape and the studio’s meditative environment inspire new directions in her work.
7. Meghna Polimera: Artist / USA
Meghna Polimera – Indian/American
Ceramic Artist | Folk & Tribal Art-Inspired Pottery
We are thrilled to welcome Meghna Polimera, a self-taught ceramic artist whose work bridges the rich traditions of Indian folk and tribal art with contemporary ceramic forms. Based in the USA, Meghna discovered pottery four years ago and has since devoted herself to the craft, blending intricate storytelling with the fluidity of clay. Her wheel-thrown vessels become canvases for ancestral motifs—bold geometries, nature-inspired patterns, and spiritual symbolism—reinterpreted through a modern lens.
Studio Life: A Glimpse Behind the Wheel
At Dharamkot Studio, every day is an exploration. From early morning meditative wheel sessions to late evening glaze experiments, our space thrives with energy and creativity. Our community of resident artists, visiting potters, and passionate learners creates a dynamic environment where ideas flow as freely as the clay on our wheels.
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See you soon,
Dharamkot Studio