Handicrafts Training Institute
Unleash Your Creativity with Our Handicrafts Courses
About Handicrafts Training Institute
Bharatiya Kala Vikash Kendra’s Handicrafts Training Institute is a dedicated hub for nurturing India’s traditional craft skills while empowering artisans and craft lovers through structured and modernized training programs. As a leading Handicrafts Training Centre in Kolkata , West Bengal , our goal is to preserve the rich legacy of Indian art while preparing students for sustainable livelihoods in the contemporary market.
Our institute offers an immersive learning environment where students are trained in a wide range of crafts, including terracotta, pottery, bamboo work, cane craft, wood carving, handloom weaving, applique, embroidery, and jewelry-making. The curriculum is designed to blend the essence of heritage crafts with modern techniques and entrepreneurial insights, creating a holistic platform for skill development.
At this Handicrafts Training Institute in India , taught by experienced artisans, designers, and industry professionals, our courses provide practical exposure alongside theoretical understanding. From raw material selection and traditional crafting techniques to finishing, packaging, and marketing, each student graduates with a complete knowledge of the craft ecosystem.
Mission
To empower artisans and aspiring youth through quality training in traditional and contemporary handicrafts, fostering livelihood creation, cultural preservation, and inclusive growth.
Vision
To be a nationally recognized centre of excellence for skill development in handicrafts, promoting innovation, sustainability, and heritage across rural and urban India.
Facilities at a Glance of Handicrafts Training Institute in Kolkata
| Facility | Details |
|---|---|
| Well-Equipped Craft Studios | Fully functional workshops for various crafts like pottery, bamboo, textile |
| Experienced Trainers & Artisans | Guidance from master craftspersons and trained faculty members |
| Raw Material Support | Easy access to essential materials for hands-on training |
| Practical & Theory-Based Modules | Balanced learning through classroom and field exposure |
| Exhibition & Marketing Platform | Support to showcase and sell crafted products |
| Certification | Recognized certification to support future employment or entrepreneurship |
| Entrepreneurial Mentoring | Business skills and mentoring for self-employment or group ventures |
| Placement Support | Linkage with employment opportunities and market networks |
Academic : Handicrafts
Course Duration : 3 Months
Course : Certificate
Age : No Limit
Course Name | Course Code | Subject Matter |
Tatwa Sajano | BKVK-HC-01 | · বিয়ের তত্ত্ব সাজানো |
Bamboo Product Karigar -Udyami | BKVK-HC-02 | · বাঁশের ঝুড়ি তৈরি · বাঁশের ল্যাম্পশেড ডিজাইন · বাঁশের আসবাবপত্র নির্মাণ · বাঁশের হ্যান্ডিক্রাফট ও শৌখিন পণ্য |
Clay Pottery Karigar -Udyami | BKVK-HC-03 | · মাটির মূর্তি , প্রদীপ, মাটির হাঁড়ি, কলসি, ও বাটি তৈরি · মৃৎপাত্রে হস্তচিত্র আঁকা · আধুনিক ডিজাইনের মাটির শো-পিস |
Dokra Karigar -Udyami | BKVK-HC-04 | · ব্রাস ও কাঁসার গয়না নির্মাণ · ডোকরা মূর্তি ও শৌখিন পণ্য তৈরি |
Costume Jewelry U Karigar -Udyami | BKVK-HC-05 | · কস্টিউম জুয়েলারি ডিজাইন · বিডস ও স্টোন সেটিং · ইমিটেশন গয়না তৈরি` |
Jute Products Karigar -Udyami | BKVK-HC-06 | · জুট ব্যাগ তৈরি · জুট টয় মেকিং · জুট ম্যাট ও টেবিল রানার · জুট ওয়াল হ্যাঙ্গিং |
Soft Toys Karigar -Udyami | BKVK-HC-07 | · সফট টয় ডিজাইন · কাপড়ের পুতুল ও ক্যারেক্টার টয় · ফাইবার ফিলিং ও ফিনিশিং |
Embroidery & Fabric Karigar -Udyami | BKVK-HC-08 | · ব্লক প্রিন্টিং ও হ্যান্ড পেইন্টিং · ফ্যাব্রিক ডিজাইন ও স্টিচিং |
Mat Craft Karigar -Udyami | BKVK-HC-09 | · পাতা ,পাট ও শোলার ম্যাট তৈরি · রঙিন ম্যাট ডিজাইন · ফুল ও মোটিফ কাজ |
Leaf Plate Karigar -Udyami | BKVK-HC-10 | · শালপাতা – থালা, বাটি ও কাপ তৈরি |
Sholapith Karigar -Udyami | BKVK-HC-11 | · শোলার মুকুট,গয়না · শোলার ফুল ও অলংকরণ · দুর্গা প্রতিমা ও পুজোর সামগ্রী |
Terracotta Karigar -Udyami | BKVK-HC-12 | · টেরাকোটা মডেলিং · মাটির পটারি ও হোম ডেকর · পোড়ামাটি গয়না |
Tribal Jewelry Karigar -Udyami | BKVK-HC-13 | · কাঠ, পুঁতি ও ধাতুর কাজ · হাতে গড়া নেকলেস ও কানের দুল |
Coir Craft Karigar -Udyami | BKVK-HC-14 | · নারকেল ছোবড়ার ম্যাট ও পাপোশ · নারকেল ও ছোবড়ার দিয়ে হ্যান্ডিক্রাফট |
Pattachitra Karigar -Udyami | BKVK-HC-15 | · পটচিত্র আঁকা · প্রাচীন কাহিনী ও লোককথা চিত্রায়ণ · পটচিত্রের উপর গয়না ও হোম ডেকর |
Kantha Stitching Karigar -Udyami | BKVK-HC-16 | · শাড়ি, দুপাট্টা ও ব্যাগে নকশা · মোটিফ ও বর্ডার ডিজাইন |
Shell & Sea Glass Crafts Karigar -Udyami | BKVK-HC-17 | · শাঁখের কাজ · শাঁখের দিয়ে অলংকার তৈরি · সি-গ্লাস হোম ডেকর আইটেম |
Leather Craft Karigar -Udyami | BKVK-HC-18 | · চামড়ার কারুকাজ · লেদার পার্স, বেল্ট ও ওয়ালেট · এমবসড লেদার ডিজাইন |
Jewellery Box Karigar -Udyami | BKVK-HC-19 | · গয়নার বাক্স তৈরি |
Tanjore Udyami Karigar -Udyami | BKVK-HC-20 | Tanjore Art |
Admission Enquiry
Online Admission Enquiry System
At Bharatiya Kala Vikash Kendra’s Best Handicrafts Training Institute in West Bengal , we are not just shaping artisans—we’re creating custodians of culture and change-makers in the rural economy. Join us and be a part of India’s growing artisan empowerment movement, where tradition meets innovation.
How to Take Franchise / Affiliation
With Bharatiya Kala Vikash Kendra’s Handicrafts Training Institute
Bharatiya Kala Vikash Kendra invites passionate individuals, NGOs, skill development institutions, and entrepreneurs to join hands in preserving and promoting India’s rich craft heritage by becoming a Franchisee or Affiliated Training Partner of our esteemed Handicrafts Training Institute.
Why Choose Us?
- A nationally recognized institute with a strong foundation in traditional Indian handicrafts
- Proven curriculum blending heritage with modern skill development
- Comprehensive training support, branding, and certification
- Opportunities to run government-aligned skill programs and CSR initiatives.
Franchise / Affiliation Benefits:
- Use of our brand name and curriculum
- Training of Trainers (ToT) by master artisans
Marketing and promotion support - Assessment & certification of students
- Access to national-level exhibitions & buyer-seller meet
- Support in mobilization, placement, and enterprise setup
FAQs :
Q. What handicraft courses are offered and who are the trainers?
Answer : We, the Top Handicrafts Training Centre in Kolkata , India , offer a diverse range of handicraft Certificate courses (3 months each) covering terracotta, pottery, bamboo work, cane craft, wood carving, handloom weaving, applique, embroidery, jewelry-making, jute, soft toys, leather, Pattachitra, shell & sea glass crafts, and more . These are conducted by experienced artisans, designers, and industry professionals combining traditional techniques with modern practices .
Q . Who can enroll in these handicrafts courses?
Answer : There’s no age limit for enrollment. We welcome all craft lovers and aspiring artisans—regardless of experience—into our 3-month certificate programs.
Q. What is the duration and certification of the courses?
Answer : Each professional course spans 3 months, concludes with recognized certification, and is supported by entrepreneurial and placement preparation.
- What practical support does the institute provide?
Fully-equipped craft studios with tools and raw materials.
Balanced theory and hands-on workshops
Entrepreneurial mentoring covering packaging, marketing, and finishing techniques
Exhibition support to help Entrepreneurs showcase and sell their creations.
Q. What certification is awarded?
Answer : Successful students receive an officially recognized Certificate, which acknowledges your skill level and supports employment or entrepreneurial ventures in craft
Q. How do I apply for a franchise or affiliation option to open and run Handicrafts Training Centre ?
Answer : Applications can be made via our online admission enquiry form .
We also invite passionate individuals, NGOs, and institutions to become franchisees or affiliated training partners—benefits include use of BKVK curriculum, trainer-of-trainer (ToT) workshops, branding support, national-level exhibition access, certification facilitation, and enterprise development guidance.