Learn how to transform discarded plastic materials into craft using creative skills. Timings are as follows: 5 December (10:30 am - 12:00 pm), 8 December (10:00 am - 11:30 am), 9 December (10:00 am -11:30 am), 10 December (10:00 am - 11:30 am)
Aipan is a traditional ritual art of Kumaon, Uttarakhand, made using red earth and white rice paste to create geometric and floral patterns on walls and floors. In this workshop, Margshala’s rural youth fellows introduce participants to its techniques, symbolism, and cultural significance in mountain life. Timings are as follows: 5 December (11:00 am - 1:00 pm), 6 December (11:00 am - 1:00 pm), 7 December (3:00 pm - 5:00 pm), 8 December (11:00 am - 1:00 pm)
A hands-on introduction to Himalayan crochet, guided by local artisans from Himachal Pradesh. Using pre-made Bhedu faces, participants will add sheep wool, fur, and eyes to craft their own Bhedu brooch—a playful tribute to the Himalayan sheep and a keepsake to take home.Timings are as follows: 5 December (1:00 pm - 3:00 pm), 10 December (2:00 pm - 4:00 pm)
Guided by local artisans from Ladakh, learn how to sculpt raw sheep wool into exquisite hand-crafted figures of the region’s wildlife, like the elusive snow leopard, ibex and yak. Timings are as follows: 5 December (3:00 pm - 5:00 pm), 7 December (11:00 am - 1:00 pm), 9 December (3:00 pm - 8:00 pm), 10 December (10:00 am - 12:00 pm)
A hands-on workshop where participants explore circular design by creating upcycled T-shirt yarn keychains and handmade recycled cotton paper—inspiring mindful crafting and sustainable thinking. Timings are as follows: 6 December (1:00 pm - 3:00 pm), 8 December (3:00 pm - 5:00 pm), 9 December (1:00 pm - 3:00 pm) ,10 December (12:00 pm - 2:00 pm)
Participants explore the traditional techniques of moulding and intricate hand-painting under expert guidance, gaining insight into the cultural significance, heritage, and meticulous process behind this age-old craft. Timings are as follows: 6 December (3:00 pm - 5:00 pm), 7 December (1:00 pm - 3:00 pm)
A hands-on workshop exploring the relevance of folklore today, using storytelling and the concept of laughter to expand narratives into tangible forms and creative mediums. Timings are as follows: 6 December (11:00 am - 1:00 pm), 9 December (11:00 am - 1:00 pm)
A diverse range of games for nature and conservation designed by creators and conservationists worldwide, where participants learn the fundamentals of game design and apply these insights hands-on by designing their own conservation game. Timings are as follows: 8 December (2:30 pm - 4:30 pm), 9 December (10:00 am - 1:00 pm)
Discover the art of draping a Himachali Pattu—the elegant woollen wrap of the Kullu Valley. The session includes an introduction to its history, weaving techniques and cultural significance, followed by a live demonstration by local women artisans. Timings are as follows: 8 December (1:00 pm - 3:00 pm), 9 December (11:00 am - 1:00 pm)
An interactive printmaking booth, inviting visitors to experience the tactile joy of hand printing. Through color, texture and play, participants can explore the creative process and take home their own T-shirts, postcards, posters and totes as personalised keepsakes that celebrate craft, community and expression. Timings are as follows: 5 December (10:00 am - 8:00 pm), 6 December (10:00 am - 8:00 pm), 7 December (10:00 am - 8:00 pm), 8 December (10:00 am - 8:00 pm), 9 December (10:00 am - 8:00 pm), 10 December (10:00 am - 3:00 pm)
A Helmet for India creative activity designed to raise awareness about the importance of wearing a helmet. Visitors will paint their own mini clay helmets—a keepsake and a reminder of responsible riding—adding a personal touch to the message of safety. Timings are as follows: 5 December (10:00 am - 8:00 pm), 6 December (10:00 am - 8:00 pm), 7 December (10:00 am - 8:00 pm), 8 December (10:00 am - 8:00 pm), 9 December (10:00 am - 8:00 pm), 10 December (10:00 am - 3:00 pm)
5 December | 10:00 am - 11:30 am | This session delves into the ecology of fig trees and their unique partnership with pollinator wasps, highlighting how mutualism sustains biodiversity. Through storytelling inspired by The Secret Garden (published by the Nature Science Initiative), field observations and nature journalling, participants deepen their understanding and connection with the natural world.
5 December | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm | A hands-on draping session exploring Northeastern Himalayan styles—revealing how folds and weaves carry memory, identity, and heritage into contemporary practice.
6 December | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm | An exploration of Himalayan craft traditions in evolution—the exhibit celebrates the meeting point of tradition and contemporary design through the clay language of Kangra, featuring hand-built, textured pieces shaped from local earth.
6 December | 2:45 pm - 4:15 pm | An interactive session for 8–12-year-olds, where children write stories, create their own endings, solve quizzes, and dive into the hilarious world of Younguncle and his family on a Himalayan holiday at the mysterious Hotel Pine-Away—sparking imagination, creativity, and storytelling.
7 December | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm | A creator-focused workshop that helps riders become storytellers—learning the basics of storytelling, shooting and editing, ending with a practical ride to put their skills to use.
7 December | 11:00 am -1:00 pm | This workshop explores the body’s dynamics as it moves from the individual to the collective, examining how these states coexist, interact, and reveal the complicity between the known and the unknown.
8 December | 10:00 am - 11:30 am | This session delves into the ecology of fig trees and their unique partnership with pollinator wasps, highlighting how mutualism sustains biodiversity. Through storytelling inspired by The Secret Garden (published by the Nature Science Initiative), field observations and nature journalling, participants deepen their understanding and connection with the natural world.
9 December | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm | The workshop introduces key principles of storytelling—character, conflict and theme—guiding participants to craft compelling fiction and nonfiction. Aligned with the festival’s theme “Ours to Tell,” it empowers them to create meaningful stories across genres and age groups.
10 December | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm | An interactive session for children, guiding discovery and hands-on creation of imaginative postcards envisioning a future shaped by responsible travel and environmental awareness.
