Indian National Trust for Art & Cultural Heritage Jammu & Blue River Ceramics conclude 10-Day Skill Upgradation Workshop, empower traditional potters with contemporary design expertise

JAMMU: A 10-day Skill Up-gradation and Designing Workshop for Traditional Potters, organized by the Indian National Trust for Art & Cultural Heritage (INTACH), Jammu Chapter, in collaboration with Blue River Ceramics, concluded successfully here today.

The workshop, which ran from February 16 to 25, focused on enhancing traditional pottery techniques while introducing contemporary design sensibilities. Participants received specialized training in terracotta pottery, surface treatments, glazing techniques, and firing processes. The beautifully crafted terracotta and glazed works produced by the artisans were highly appreciated by all attendees.

Mrs. Jyoti Gupta, Chief Resource Person and In-charge of Blue River Ceramic Studio, welcomed the guests and provided a detailed overview of the technical processes and production milestones achieved during the workshop.

The concluding ceremony was graced by Mrs. Vandana Bindu Manchanda, Head of the Heritage Crafts and Community Division (HCCD) at INTACH Delhi, who attended as the Chief Guest. Having traveled especially from Delhi for the event, she praised the superior quality of craftsmanship and the dedication of the artisans. She emphasized the critical need for preserving and modernizing traditional crafts through such dedicated initiatives.

S.M. Sahni, Convener of the INTACH Jammu Chapter, presented the vote of thanks. He highlighted INTACH’s ongoing mission to safeguard tangible and intangible cultural heritage and empower potters through design innovation. Adding to the accolades, Vandana Kumari, Sarpanch of Village Ladore, expressed her deep satisfaction and pride regarding the exceptional work created by the female participants from her village.

The event was attended by INTACH members, workshop participants, and prominent citizens and intellectuals of Jammu. They collectively lauded the efforts to blend age-old traditions with modern ceramic practices by Blue River Ceramics, a renowned studio with over 20 years of experience, in promoting ceramic arts. Blue River Ceramics was widely applauded for its structured training and significant contribution to artisan empowerment.