Aura Pottery is a contemporary ceramic studio located near the beautiful city of Chandigarh in India. We offer a handcrafted pottery experience through our pottery retreat residential program that ranges from two to twelve weeks. We also offer non residential pottery programs and daily workshops for beginners.
Our programs are best suited to creative minds looking to discover themselves through the medium of clay, while also enjoying a peaceful getaway. We welcome beginner, intermediate and professional ceramic artists for pottery retreats at Aura, where we offer them a comfortable stay, healthy organic meals and time to reflect in a serene natural environment.
Join us for a 6 day and 5 night retreat to learn the basics of pottery techniques, relax in peaceful surroundings and enjoy the farm.
Take a break from your familiar studio space and routine and experience our studio to innovate, practice, relax and rejuvenate.
Enjoy your stay at the Potters Villa, a cozy space surrounded by lawns and trees with private porches and a common lounge.
Experience a fun 2-hour pottery workshop in our studio and make your own ceramic piece to take home with you.
EXCELLENT Based on 91 reviews Ayesha Marfatia2025-05-14Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Would highly recommend experiencing Aura - not just for pottery but also for the beautiful lifestyle, environment, food, people, and pets. I had an extremely peaceful (but also exciting!) week at the farm and studio, where I built my hand-building skills and also got a crash course into wheel throwing. I left with so much gratitude for all that Andy and Anya do and all that they have built. Life at Aura is incredible and also a little bit baffling - but in the best way. In the "wow you really can design your life and environment with intentionality rather than just going through the motions and letting life happen to you" way! Cleve S2025-05-08Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I loved everything about staying at Aura. It was a week full of nurtured learning, comfortable accommodation and wonderful food. I couldn’t speak more highly of Poornima, she taught me so much every day in a very encouraging way. I will definitely be back for at least another week. Radhika Gupta2025-04-27Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Be surrounded by nature, work on your craft, meet new artists, disconnect from the outside world and create…this is what you’ll experience on a retreat at Aura! Treat yourself to a unique experience- the people are warm, friendly, talented / you feel at home the moment you are greeted. Mahima Gill2025-02-06Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Aura pottery is quite unique place situated in Chandigarh. It’s truly a potters paradise. A place that’s warm and welcoming to all levels of potters. My one week flew by and can’t wait to go back. Gained valuable experience from all instructors and inspired from their creations. It surely got my creative juices flowing. The accommodation is clean and comfortable. The house cooks do a wonderful job with cooking delicious and nutritious meals from produce grown on the premises. Thank you to each and every member including the loving pets of Aura for making my stay a memorable one. Dana Lundmark2025-01-07Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Aura Pottery Retreat was a total surprise and unexpected delight. Beautiful setting! Sharing my rough drawings, thoughts and ideas with the Aura team was inspiring. The team was always willing to help. They were on hand when I needed assistance with clay, moving pieces and thinking outside the box to achieve my desired ceramics project. I had a very rewarding experience not only on a personal level but also in creating a piece which challenged me. Thank you. I am very grateful and value my time spent with you. Jill Swan2025-01-07Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. A Magical time for my first visit to Aura pottery, a fascinating venue nestled in the Punjab with great accommodation and a well equipped studio. the teaching was exceptional, and the local tours well thought out and varied. The food was 5 star as well Aura Pottery, a colourful mixture of hospitality and ceramics education to further your practise. Samir Wadhwani2025-01-07Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I spent a week doing a retreat at Aura this past December. The team at Aura was great at coming up with a plan for me to both develop new skills I wanted to gain and provide focused time to work on new projects. I learned a lot in the short week I was there, all while having a lot of fun with the team and other guests there. The people, food, instruction, and accommodation were all perfect! My only regret was not spending more time there…can’t wait to go back! :) Rebecca English2024-12-17Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Wonderful experience! My husband & I loved our time at Aura. The team are really lovely and helpful, we got to explore the area with local experts and spend lots of hours in the studio. The food was superb and we felt like family. Can’t wait to go back!! Keeley Lovatt2024-12-17Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I did around 10 days at Aura Pottery and every moment was absolutely perfect. The farm is so relaxing and welcoming, I felt at home straight away. I had such a great time and learnt so much both on the wheel and hand building, within those 10 days. The instructors Poppy and Poornima are the best I have ever come across, they are both so attentive and knowledgable and so willing to share their pearls of wisdom! I got a lot of 1 on 1 tutoring from them which was invaluable. The food was delicious, my room was super comfortable and I felt so looked after by the WHOLE aura team. I can’t wait to return, I will most definitely be back. Thank you Aura team x Ekta Oza2024-12-09Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The artist trainers, Purnima and Swastika were both excellent teachers - patient, understanding and very talented! The farm, the food and the overall stay matched the experience of working with clay very well. I will be back soon for a longer workshop.