Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Feb 27: A 10-day Skill Up-gradation and Designing Workshop for Traditional Potters, organized by the Indian National Trust for Art & Cultural Heritage (INTACH), was concluded here today.
The workshop was organized in collaboration with Blue River Ceramics, was 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.
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 Vandana Bindu Manchanda, Head of the Heritage Crafts and Community Division (HCCD) at INTACH Delhi, who attended as the chief guest.
She praised the superior quality of craftsmanship and the dedication of the artisans and 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.
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