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        Aterracotta jewellery workshop will be conducted from 10.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. on 27, 28 January and 3 February, 2007, by resource person Sailesh Bo at Dakshin Chitra.

        In the first two days of the workshop participants will design their own jewellery. The finished product will have to be fired to transform the soft clay into permanent terracotta. The jewellery will then be ready for embellishment in the second week, and the participants will attend a one-day workshop to complete the session.

        Terracotta Jewellery is now coming back with a flourish after a very long hiatus from our ancient past.

        This humble material that makes household utensils can be fashioned to make exquisite jewellery for casual and party wear. The age of being eco-friendly is in and nothing makes a better statement than terracotta.

        The malleability of clay allows it to be shaped in what ever or size we want. The designs are endless and the terracotta beads are stung together to make delicate pieces of ornamentation. Terracotta jewellery is a very popular trend these days. It is at par with more expensive items in terms of beauty of design and the variety offered.

        The cost of the workshop will be Rs. 600/- for three days which is inclusive of materials and travel expenditure. For registration please contact Madras Craft Foundation, G-3, Madhuram Flats, No.6, Urur Olcott Road, Besant Nagar, Chennai – 90 or dial 9841777779, 24462435, 24918943.