50 Shapes of Clay

18–20 Dec 2025 (2 nights, 3 days) — Residential and Day Options.


Description

A 3-day hands-on introduction to natural building techniques using earth, clay, and color. Explore earthen plastering, clay sculpting, and natural pigments while working on live projects at TIEEDI. Get your hands in the mud, connect with the materials, and create art that breathes with nature.

What You'll Learn

  • Learn earthen plastering techniques and wall preparation.
  • Practice clay sculpting and creative texturing.
  • Gain practical experience in natural building.
  • Explore natural pigment making and wall finishes.

Facilitators

Lead Facilitators: Permaculture and Natural Building practitioners Bijal Balsara & Aayush Bathla.

Pricing

  • Workshop fees: ₹9,000 + 10% Early Bird Discount.
  • Workshop fees + stay on sharing basis in one of our natural dwellings: ₹14,000 + 10% Early Bird Discount.
  • All meals included.
  • Early bird discount till 5 Dec.

Inclusions

  • All meals included.
  • All retreat sessions, raw materials, tools.

Exclusions

  • Travel to and from TIEEDI Forest Garden.
  • Any sort of personal expenses.

Booking & Payment

  • Deposit: 25% at booking to confirm.
  • Balance: Due 14 days before arrival.
  • Cancellation Policy: 50% refund up to 14 days before start; no refund within 7 days (transferable credit to another retreat date minus admin fee).