Pottery Retreat In Kochi, India

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5-Day Pottery Retreat in Kochi, Kerala

Take a creative pause. Our pottery retreat in India is a welcoming five days and four nights of hands-on clay work, quiet time and Kerala hospitality. You learn at your own pace, in a small group of no more than six guests, guided by ceramic artist Reema Singh.

Quick facts

  • Duration: 5 days, 4 nights (Day 1 check-in to Day 5 check-out)

  • Level: Beginners

  • Group size: Maximum 6 guests

  • Studio days: Tuesday to Friday

  • Price: ₹35,000 | USD 374 (including all taxes per person & private room)

  • Location: Girinagar, Kadavanthra, Kochi

Who this retreat is for ?

This retreat is for anyone who wants a break from the daily routine, enjoys being close to nature and is curious about making pottery. Making by hand quiets mental noise, builds patience and gives you the satisfaction of creating something you can hold. Following a gentle rhythm, in a green setting, you return feeling clearer, more grounded and more connected to yourself.

What you will learn

Wheel throwing – Centering clay and forming simple shapes on the wheel

Hand building – Pinching, coiling and slab techniques

Surface decoration – Texture, carving and colour

Ceramics basics – how clay, glaze and kiln work together

Your 5-day schedule

Day 1

Arrive and settle in

Check in before 2 PM, rest, visit the studio and meet your fellow guests. Your first pottery session runs from 3 PM to 5:30 PM.

Days 2, 3 and 4

Make

Group sessions run from 10:30 AM to 5:30 PM, where you practise wheel throwing, hand building and surface decoration while making your own pieces.

Day 5

Check out

No activities are scheduled. Enjoy a slow morning and farewells. Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Your stay: private micro studio room

Every guest has a private room with a kitchenette (mini fridge, induction plate and basic utensils), drying racks, air conditioning, water geyser, single bed, study table and wardrobe. A self-service laundry room is on site, or you can use a nearby laundry service. Rooms are cleaned on request and sheets are changed every Wednesday and Saturday.

Dates and Pricing

We offer pottery retreats throughout the year at Soil to Soul Ceramics

Price : ₹35,000 | USD 374 ( including all Taxes)

Included Not included
Private room for your stay Travel to and from Kochi
Mentorship and workshops Meals
Studio practice Extra firing and glazing beyond 4 pieces
All materials Shipping (varies by address)
Firing and glazing of 4 pieces Personal expenses

Explore Kochi and Kerala around your retreat

You stay in the heart of Kochi city so you can explore the city’s culture, historic neighbourhoods like Fort Kochi and 

enjoy the local food in your free time, or use Kochi as a starting point for Kerala’s backwaters, beaches and hill country.

How to get here

  • By metro: the station is about a 5-minute walk.

  • By air: Cochin International Airport is about 27 km away, roughly 45 minutes by road depending on traffic.

  • By train: the railway station is about 2 km away ernakulam south station

Around the studio

  • Supermarket: about a 2-minute walk

  • Hospital: about 1 km away

  • Cafes, bakeries and restaurants nearby

  • Food and grocery delivery apps such as Swiggy and Blinkit, subject to local availability

Things to do in Kochi on your free Evenings

Explore Fort Kochi and its historic neighbourhoods, taste Kerala food in local restaurants, and visit the city’s galleries and cafés. For longer trips, Kochi is a good base for Kerala’s backwaters, beaches and hill country.

Pottery retreat FAQs

Do I need any experience?

No. The retreat is designed for beginners.

No more than 6 guests, so everyone gets personal attention.

Meals are not included. Your room has a kitchenette, and there are cafés, bakeries and restaurants nearby, as well as food and grocery delivery.

Yes. Four pieces are fired and glazed as part of the retreat. Shipping is arranged separately and varies by destination.

Cochin International Airport is about 27 km away, roughly 45 minutes by road depending on traffic. The metro station is a 5-minute walk from the studio.

Yes, subject to availability. See our 4 and 8-week residency courses.

Yes, subject to availability. See our 4 and 8-week residency courses.