Experience recommended by SalentoBike
Pottery wheel ceramics workshop in Grottaglie
In the ceramics quarter, your hands on the clay next to a master potter.
What you do
In Grottaglie, ceramics has a quarter of its own in the historic centre. That is where this workshop takes place, among the potters' studios.
You sit at the wheel next to a master ceramist. He centres the clay, shows you where to put your hands, then it is your turn. Almost everyone's first pot comes out crooked, and that is exactly when the laughing and the learning start.
A guide accompanies the workshop in English, so you do not miss any of the master's tips.
By bike
Grottaglie is outside the part of Salento where my bases are, in Lecce, San Foca and Calimera. It is not a stop to reach by bike from Lecce.
If you are staying nearby, I can deliver the bike to your accommodation for a surcharge based on distance and prepare a self-guided route with GPX and roadbook. During the workshop the bike stays locked with the kit lock. If your base is in Salento, the workshop is a great idea for a day without the bike.
Frequently asked questions
- What exactly do we do?
- You try the potter's wheel with a master ceramist, in the ceramics quarter of Grottaglie's historic centre.
- What language is it in?
- With an English-speaking guide. For other languages, ask me and I will check.
- How long is it and when?
- Day, time and length are arranged with you: I give them in your quote.
- How much does it cost?
- I give you the price in your tailored quote, together with bikes and route. No online payment.
- Can children take part?
- Yes. They pay a reduced price, and under 4 they go free.
- How do I book?
- Send me the date and the number of people, at least two, with the ages of any children. I send you a quote, with no online payment.
Add it to your trip
The final cost comes in a tailored quote, together with bikes and route. There is no online payment.