In this session, you will:

• Get familiar with the art of creating 3D forms using simple geometrical shapes
• Become more comfortable with vagaries of using natural materials for crafting
• Learn to create terracotta tea light holders using miniature terracotta bricks
• Learn to use terracotta bricks to create small 2D Diwali wall art

About the Artform

Clay has been one of the most universal and versatile building materials throughout human history. Building with terracotta, which is baked clay, is an ancient and traditional art form of the Indian sub-continent. A multi-faceted resource, it has usually been used to build walls and roofs, utensils or small effigies and figurines. Terracotta is known for its easily distinguishable natural hue and texture, apart from it being a durable eco-friendly building material.

Flow of the Workshop

• A short introduction on Kattoos Miniature Terracotta Bricks
• Building two terracotta tea light holders using Kattoos miniature terracotta bricks
• A game to re-energise
• Creating a small Diwali wall art using Kattoos miniature terracotta bricks
• A reflection of the creations made by the participants
• Q&A Session

Who is this Workshop for?

• If you're interested to explore the artform of terracotta modelling, this workshop is for you.
• If you are interested in DIY craft, join this workshop.
• The workshop is beginner-friendly (Age 8+)
• Parental supervision is recommended for children joining the workshop. 

About the Artist

Headstreams

@pipalleaf

Headstreams has created unique terracotta products using the versatile eco-friendly, basic terracotta building blocks called Kattoos bricks. These blocks made of natural materials are handcrafted by women in rural areas. Headstreams is a non-profit organisation that works with women and youth in rural areas and institutional settings to promote entrepreneurial mind-sets and support meaningful livelihoods, since 2008. This is achieved by creating exploratory learning spaces for design thinking, skill building and entrepreneurship development. 

Materials in the Kit

• 170 Kattoos Miniature Terracotta Bricks
• Glue
• Acrylic Paint Bottle - Dark Green colour
• Paint Brush
• 1 Design template
• Carbon Paper
• MDF Board
• 2 Tea light candles

Please Note

International shipments will be charged on actuals. We recommend that you register 4-6 days prior to the workshop so that we can deliver the kit for you to enjoy with the workshop.

Further Prospects and Application of What you will be Learning

Using the skills learned here they can confidently create with 3D geometric shapes to build 3D designs. They will also learn fundamental process of creating wall art with 3D shapes.