Slip Trails – A Dynamic Approach to Clay & Slip with Dylan Bowen

Dharamkot, Himachal Pradesh, India – Dharamkot Studio is proud to announce that acclaimed British ceramic artist Dylan Bowen will visit India for the first time to lead an exclusive 6-day intensive workshop from 23rd to 29th October 2026 in the Himalayan village of Dharamkot. About This October, Dharamkot Studio is hosting acclaimed ceramic artist Dylan Bowen for a rare 6-day workshop in the Himalayas. Participants will explore expressive making methods including slip trailing, hand-building, wheel-based form development, and surface experimentation. Whether you're an emerging ceramic artist or an experienced maker looking to refresh your practice, this workshop offers deep creative engagement in a peaceful mountain environment. Known for his expressive forms, dynamic surfaces, and distinctive slip-trailing techniques, Dylan Bowen has built an international reputation for work that balances tradition, spontaneity, and bold contemporary expression. This workshop offers participants an opportunity to engage directly with his methods, philosophy, and making process. Across six immersive days, participants will explore: • Expressive approaches to wheel throwing and form building • Hand-building and assembling with wet clay • Surface development through slip trailing and decoration • Process-led experimentation and playful making • Developing personal language through clay This workshop is designed for practicing ceramic artists, potters, advanced students, and committed learners seeking to deepen their studio practice through direct engagement with a leading contemporary maker. Set in the Himalayan landscape of Dharamkot, the program combines focused studio learning with a calm natural environment that supports reflection and creative intensity. Dates: October 23–29, 2026 Location: Dharamkot Studio, Himachal Pradesh, India Seats: Limited Participation Applications are now open. Read more Toggle Multi-disciplinary Crafts Sculpture