Studio Rental
Rent our Pottery Studio
Step away from your day to day work routine to work independently, at your own pace, in a semi private studio space at Aura.
Our studio rental program offers the perfect opportunity to deepen your clay practice, take on a specific project, or explore new creative ideas.
With free access to our pottery studio and all the materials you need, we invite you to experiment, innovate, and dive into your craft surrounded by nature’s inspiration.
The studio rental is for a min of one week and is inclusive of stay, meals and studio material.
Studio Weekly Rental
The Studio
The studio is a roughly 1000 sq. ft. space, dedicated to the art of ceramics. The inside of the studio is segmented into throwing areas, hand-building spaces, and drying, finishing, and storage areas. It is a modern, well-equipped space with access to all necessary tools. The glazing activity is carried out in the open. All sides of the studio building open onto various courtyards that have other facilities. Find more here.
Your Stay - Comfortable and Just like Home
You have the option of staying at the Potters Villa or the Main residence during your time here.
The villa is a small building towards the far end of the property and can house 6 residents at any given time. It is a cozy space with all rooms opening onto a central lounge where residents and guests get together for meals, music, and socializing.
The main residence is shared with the hosts and founders of Aura. Surrounded by lush gardens, and a pool, guests can unwind in utmost comfort. The main residence has 2 large, private, double occupancy rooms with a garden or pool view, and can accommodate up to 4 people at a time.
Shared Room
Perfect for bringing a friend or sharing with a fellow potter, making connections and memories. All rooms are air-conditioned, cozy, and equipped with attached bathrooms and private porches.
Private Room
Ideal for those seeking a peaceful and private retreat. All rooms are air-conditioned, cozy, and equipped with attached bathrooms and private porches.
Luxury Room
A private double occupancy bedroom with two large picture windows and a beautiful pool OR garden view. Calming and nostalgic, the perfect room to relax after working in the studio. The Luxury Rooms are in the Main Residence
Nourishing Meals
We believe in the power of food to nourish both body and soul, which is why we take pride in serving simple home cooked meals made with farm grown/locally sourced produce.
Breakfast
9:30 am
Savory dishes like dalia, poha, upma, parantha, sandwiches along with scrambled eggs or boiled eggs, & toast. Jam and butter are in the fridge.
Lunch
1:30 pm
Wholesome Indian lunch e.g. rajma-rice, chana-kulcha, kadhi-rice, pav-bhaji, seasonal vegetables, roti, idli sambar with salad and pickles.
Dinner
7:30 pm
A light dinner e.g. baked vegetables, quesadilla, soup with breads, burgers, seasonal vegetable with rice and roti.
The Complete Farm Experience
Sprawled over 3 acres, Aura offers beautiful outdoor spaces for you to enjoy. Grab a book & a beverage and find yourself by our infinity pool. After a busy day in the studio, take a dip in the pool and relax. A walking path around the entire periphery of the property takes you through our fruit orchard, organic kitchen garden, ponds, potters villa and the meditation circle. You could also find a great spot for a picnic & catch some hammock time.
Interactive Sessions with the Team
Aura is run by a small happy team that is skilled at working and interacting with people from all over the globe. Anuja, the resident artist, and the studio co-ordinator are the organizers of all retreats, workshops, and classes. The team at our pottery school ensures that your time is well spent at the studio, you benefit from the activities organized, your stay is comfortable, and you enjoy healthy, organic meals that complete the experience!
You have the option of staying at the Potters Villa or the Main residence during your time here.
The villa is a small building towards the far end of the property and can house 6 residents at any given time. It is a cozy space with all rooms opening onto a central lounge where residents and guests get together for meals, music, and socializing.
The main residence is shared with the hosts and founders of Aura. Surrounded by lush gardens, and a pool, guests can unwind in utmost comfort. The main residence has 2 large, private, double occupancy rooms with a garden or pool view, and can accommodate up to 4 people at a time.
Take a look at your stay options here.
Rental Terms
- Rental guests may use only the Aura Pottery clay body for their projects.
- The Aura glaze palette of 12 glazes may be used.
- All firings are conducted by the studio technician @ INR 100/100 grams.
- Studio space includes work tables, a wheel, storage spaces and an array of tools, however you are encouraged to bring your own tools.
- The studio is open 7 days a week till 10 pm for use.
- You are responsible for keeping your work area clean throughout the rental period.
- Any damage to studio property due to misuse will be charged to you.
- Aura Pottery offers assistance with packing and shipping your finished pieces after firing.
- Shipping and firing costs will be charged separately.
- Your work will not be stored for you, you must either reclaim it or fire it and have it shipped.
Getting Here
Aura Pottery is located near New Chandigarh, on the Siswan-Kurali Highway, about 19 km from Chandigarh City Center in Sector 17.
Find us listed as “Aura Pottery” on Google maps.
If you are traveling internationally, we recommend flying from your nearest International airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi (DEL). You can go ahead and take another short, half-hour flight from Delhi to Chandigarh International Airport (DBX). From the Chandigarh Airport, we will arrange a taxi to bring you to Aura.
If you are traveling domestically, we recommend reaching Chandigarh via road, air, or train.
Distances:
- From Chandigarh International Airport: 45 to 60 minutes by taxi
- From the Railway Station: 45 minutes by taxi
- From the Sector 17 Bus Station: 30 minutes by taxi
