Inspired by the iconic Bankura Horse of West Bengal – a celebrated symbol of folk artistry, devotion, and craftsmanship – this workshop invites participants to shape their own interpretation of this timeless form.

Known for its bold stance, elongated neck, flared ears, and stylized body, the Bankura horse originates from the terracotta traditions of Panchmura village. Traditionally offered at temples as a symbol of sacrifice and prayer, it has also come to represent rural Bengal’s rich artistic heritage.

In this hands-on session, you’ll learn the basics of clay modeling while exploring the signature features of the Bankura horse – from building the structure to detailing the form.

Note: Pieces created in this workshop will not be fired. However, they can be painted and used as decor pieces once dry.

What's included:

✔️ All material required for the workshop

✔️ Step by step guidance by our mentoring artist

✔️ Coffee, Tea, Nibbles and the company of the fun-est people!

About Gali Art Fest 2025

Gali Art Fest is an initiative of Alive Studio to honour India’s handmade traditions — not through textbooks or timelines, but by picking up the brush ourselves. Our team of mentors & art practitioners guide you through folk and craft-inspired workshops where you’ll try traditional techniques and reimagine them in ways that fit into your everyday — on journals, textiles, keepsakes, and walls.It’s for anyone who’s curious about where our art comes from, and how we can keep it alive — not by preserving it in glass, but by making it with our own hands.