Deep dive into
the world of clay
AGENDA
Over the 35 days, you'll have instructional sessions 2 x a week (Tue & Thurs) and self-practice 3 x a week (Mon, Wed, & Fri). Studio hours are 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM. The studio is closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
Week 1: Introduction to clay, wedging, and pinch technique, create and practice making small wares with this technique
Week 2: Introduction to slab technique, create and practice making small wares with this technique
Week 3: Introduction to coiling technique. Create and practice making small wares with this technique.
Week 4: Introduction to wheel throwing. Create and practice making small wares with this technique.
Week 5: An introduction to glazing, techniques and effects.
AGENDA
Over the course of this 21-day Artist Residency, participants will attend 15 instructional classes and 15 self-practice sessions across the course from Monday to Friday. Running into the weekend Saturday & Sunday is a time to pause, observe, reflect, and create. Spend the weekend sketching, exploring Circle Goa, and drawing inspiration from its peaceful surroundings before returning to the studio with fresh ideas.
Schedule
Instructional Classes (with our Head Artist, Shaili Sutaria)
• Mon, Wed, Fri: Wheel Throwing
• Tue, Thu: Hand Building
Instructional Class Timing
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Self-Practice Session
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
PRICE
Rs. 55,000 (Includes all studio materials, without stay)
OUTCOMES
By the end of this program, you’ll have a strong foundation in pottery and the confidence to continue your ceramics journey.
Most importantly, through this long and extended 21-session program, you will have the opportunity to observe your creative vision and watch it unfold into practice, as you find yourself going home with creativity that connects deeply to your core.
You will also create a personalized collection of approximately 5–10 palm-sized ceramic pieces to take home.
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55,000 Indian rupees
Luneclay Pottery Studio is set within Circle, a boutique nature hotel spread across a 2-acre wild garden in Anjuna, Goa. Your mornings are spent at the wheel, and the rest of the day is yours to enjoy — whether that’s taking a dip in the natural quarry, lingering over a meal at Dot in the Park, joining a yoga session, playing padel, or simply doing nothing at all.
Stay on-site in a selection of private rooms, cottages, or shared spaces. It’s an immersive week where the environment supports your practice, and the experience extends well beyond the studio.
Reservations are managed directly via WhatsApp on +91 91 72351 578, where our team can also assist with exclusive stay offers for workshop participants. For a closer look at the property, visit www.circlegoa.com or follow them on Instagram @atcirclegoa.
Luneclay Pottery Studio is set within Circle, a boutique nature hotel spread across a 2-acre wild garden in Anjuna, Goa. Your mornings are spent at the wheel, and the rest of the day is yours to enjoy — whether that’s taking a dip in the natural quarry, lingering over a meal at Dot in the Park, joining a yoga session, playing padel, or simply doing nothing at all.
Circle
Goa
HOW TO APPLY
Let us know your motivation, accommodation preference, and preferred dates. Attach your CV and note any clay experience. A 30% non-refundable deposit is required to secure your spot, with rescheduling available for emergencies.
If you feel drawn to pottery, this comprehensive course is your chance to dive in. You'll learn the essential skills needed to become a studio potter, from understanding clay and using tools to mastering hand-building and wheel techniques. You'll siso get a brief Introduction to mold-making, batch production, glazing, and gas firing.
Most Importantly, you'll work closely with artist Shaill Sutarla, who will help you discover your unique voice in pottery. Through both theory and hands-on practice, you'll gain the confidence to start your journey as a studio potter.
Pottery is a slow, meditative art that challenges core philosophies and urban mindsets. Prepare for a physical, mental, and spiritual evolution.