Pottery Workshop in Rome for Beginners

Roma, Lazio

Pottery Workshop in Rome for Beginners

Ages 13+ • 2 hours • Exciting workshop at local pottery artisans

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Date

Sun, Oct 19

Travelers

2

About This Adventure

Immerse yourself in the art of pottery at a unique workshop in Monteverde, guided by passionate ceramic masters. Experience hands-on creativity as you shape and decorate your own bowl using traditional techniques. With expert instruction and a fully equipped studio, unleash your imagination and craft a memorable piece of art.

Duration: 2 hours

Join local pottery artisans for the exciting workshop at their studio in Monteverde to learn how to work with raw clay, pottery wheel, and glaze. Try making a bowl with your own hands and decorate it expressing your imagination!

Luisa, Maria Flora, Maria Grazia are three ceramic masters who are passionate about clay. It is a unique medium that helps people to bring their creative visions to life. At their studio, artisans crafted this workshop to offer others an opportunity to experience the artistic side of the pottery making process. Immersed in creative space surrounded by clay, ceramic, wheels and modeling tools, you will find yourself experimenting with traditional pottery techniques and eventually turning this raw ductile material into a beautiful piece of art.

LANGUAGES: Italian, French, English (artisans aren’t fluent but they’ll be able to communicate with you)

Highlights

Hands-on experience with the ceramic wheel
Get hands-on modelling the unique shape and details to customize your ceramic bowl
Expert pottery instructors with 30 years of experience
Introduction to ceramics
Fully equipped pottery studio
Small group setting
Hands-on experience with the ceramic wheel

Included

Raw clay and glaze
Apron and working tools
Instructions booklet on selected language

Excluded

Firing the produced piece is not included. If you wish to have your piece fired and delivered to your home, it is possible to receive a personalized quote.

Important to Know

Please note only a deposit will be paid now, the remaining payment must be made on the day of the workshop. This is inclusive of the association card.

The ceramic artists who will be teaching the class aren’t fluent in English but is able to communicate with everyone
The experience is suitable for beginners aged 13 and above.
Not suitable for wheelchair users.
It is allowed to take pictures and film videos during the workshop.

IMPORTANT: You will not be able to take your work away at the end of the workshop. Drying and firing clay are time-consuming processes that take several days. If you wish to have your piece fired and delivered to your home, it is possible to receive a personalized quote.

Meeting Point

Via Paolo Maria Martinez, 11a, 00151 Roma RM, Italy

Adventure Tips

Arrive on time

Start promptly to maximize your hands-on time with the pottery wheel and guidance.

Wear comfortable, old clothing

Clay can be messy; dress accordingly or use the provided aprons.

Bring a camera or smartphone

Capture your creative process but keep devices away from the wheel to avoid accidents.

Consider shipping options for firing

Ask in advance about firing and shipping if you want to keep your finished piece.

Local Insights

Wildlife

Common city birds like Eurasian collared dove and Peregrine falcons.

History

Monteverde developed as a residential area in the late 19th century with evolving cultural nodes like artisan workshops reflecting Rome’s creative spirit.

Conservation

The studio emphasizes sustainable clay sourcing and encourages waste reduction during pottery making.

Discover Hands-On Pottery Artistry in Rome’s Monteverde Neighborhood

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