Workshops at the Festival

Get your hands dirty and discover a new passion! Spread across all 3 days, our workshops offer hands-on experiences led by traditional artisans and subject experts. Whether you are looking to learn a century-old craft or explore sustainable living, there is something for everyone.

Good to Know

All Materials Included: We supply everything you need on-site.
Keep What You Make: Every piece you craft is yours to take home as a unique festival memento!
Registration: Selected workshops require a separate nominal fee and on-the-spot registration.

Featured Workshop Lineup

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Charkha Spinning: Spin Your Own Freedom Cloth

The Experience: Step up to the spinning wheel and learn the art of spinning natural khadi thread.

The Story: The charkha became the symbol of India’s freedom struggle when Gandhiji championed self-reliance against British exploitation. Experience the heritage preserved by YMC’s Khadi Gramodyog initiative and awaken your inner freedom fighter.
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Cloth Dyeing: The Art of Traditional Bandhani

The Experience: Master traditional tie-dyeing and natural fabric coloring under the guidance of master artisans.

The Story: Derived from the word Bandh (to bind), traditional hand-dyed textiles carry rich histories. Learn the intricate techniques that give these fabrics their timeless value and color your own cloth to take home.

Heritage Pottery: Crafting from the Earth

The Experience: Feel the clay take shape as you learn traditional wheel-throwing from master potters.

The Story: Pottery is one of humanity’s oldest crafts—dating back 30,000 years! Step away from modern screens, get your hands on the wheel, and discover why this ancient craft is becoming the ultimate modern mindfulness hobby.

Artisan Carpentry: Wood as Your Canvas
The Experience: Discover the basics of woodworking, carving, and fine joinery.

The Story: The Yusuf Meherally Centre is a hub for sustainable wooden artistry that empowers rural youth. Gain a rare glimpse into wood crafting and see how sustainable timber transforms into beautiful home decor.

Natural Soap & Shampoo Making: Ancient Wellness

The Experience: Learn to formulate skin-friendly, chemical-free soaps and hair cleansers using natural botanical ingredients.

The Story: Did you know the word shampoo comes from the Indian word Champo? Natural body care is rooted in Indian heritage and supports thriving rural economies. Make a custom soap bar that’s gentle on your skin and the planet.

Permaculture & Food Science: Farming with Nature

The Experience: Tour real-world permaculture setups and learn actionable techniques for sustainable, climate-resilient food production.

The Story: Permaculture mimics natural ecosystems to grow food without depleting the soil. See firsthand how grassroots innovation is solving modern food challenges right here on YMC’s campus.

Traditional Oil Pressing: The Cold-Pressed Truth

The Experience: Walk through the authentic extraction process and see pure, nutrient-dense oils made in real time.

The Story: Cold pressing mechanical extraction preserves vital nutrients, aroma, and flavor without heat or chemicals. Learn how YMC produces high-grade edible and cosmetic oils using time-tested methods.

Tree Meditation Workshop
The Experience: Slow down and cultivate intuition through a guided meditative process. Discover how to talk and listen to nature’s elements, drawing on ancient ancestral wisdom to take home a deep sense of harmony and peace.
The Story: Led by Priti Bhosale, Nature Communicator & Emotional Wellbeing Counsellor, this experiential session reconnects you with the timeless guidance of nature. Uncover the subtle language of trees and tap into nature’s wisdom to restore emotional balance and inner harmony.
From Urban Space to Edible Space
The Experience: Learn how to transform your urban space into a productive, sustainable, and living food ecosystem. Gain practical skills to analyse your space, work with available resources, master the basics of growing your own food, and apply simple permaculture principles to design your very own small edible garden.
The Story: Organised by Asmita Sharma, Founder & Director of Shrunkhala Organisation For Sustainable Development, this workshop helps city dwellers turn everyday urban places into thriving green sanctuaries.
Paper Making Workshop by Kagzipura
The Experience: Learn the traditional art of transforming paper waste into handcrafted, sustainable paper.

The Story: Rooted in the historical papermaking village of Kagzipura, Aurangabad, this craft carries centuries of heritage and sustainable tradition. Kagzipura preserves the rich legacy of artisanal paper craftsmanship, empowering participants to breathe new life into waste and carry forward a timeless eco-friendly art form.