craft techniques: Snehal Kashikar

craft techniques

input sessions

Snehal Kashikar is a ceramic artist whose work is greatly influenced by traditional pottery. She works at her artist studio and teaches at various institutions including CEPT University, Ahmedabad.

An interactive session was conducted with the craftspeople of Gundiyali. The interactive session focussed towards:

1.Discussion on glazes, its function and economics. 2.Introduction to new tools and templates. 3.Glaze testing of Gundiyali potters clay, suggestions for the current clay body. 4.Discussion on current designs made by the potters, its unique qualities and the possible design transition. 5.Demonstration of form building techniques.

The session aims to make the potters group more confident and resourceful that will aid them to rethink on the current design approach. It will also help them to connect with the contemporary design scene.

Mr.Chirag giving exposure on internet and technology to artisans

Mr.Chirag conducting an interactive session