Roll up your sleeves in Ginosa for a hands-on orecchiette workshop, about a 30-minute drive from Matera. Learn traditional Apulian techniques, share a family-style lunch, and return with practical pasta skills and local wine-flavored memories.
Roll up your sleeves in Ginosa for a hands-on orecchiette workshop, about a 30-minute drive from Matera. Learn traditional Apulian techniques, share a family-style lunch, and return with practical pasta skills and local wine-flavored memories.
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Operated by Martulli Viaggi · Ginosa, Puglia
The worktable is warm with flour, and light from a wide window picks out the pale discs of dough as hands press and roll orecchiette into the shape that defines Puglia.
easy.
4 hours.
Light—able to stand and work for several hours; no special fitness required
No—this class is designed for beginners and experienced cooks alike; instructors guide you step-by-step through making orecchiette and simple sauces.
Some options include a private round-trip minivan transfer from Matera or Bari—select that add-on and provide your pickup address when booking.
Yes, hosts commonly accommodate vegetarians and many allergies if informed in advance—provide dietary details at booking.
Shared classes can include up to 13 participants, creating a communal, family-style atmosphere for learning and dining.
Orecchiette and many Puglian preparations grew from rural, agricultural traditions: pasta-making was a domestic craft passed through generations and linked to local vegetables and preserved ingredients.
Support local producers and minimize single-use plastics; the area relies on small-scale farms and protecting soil and water keeps traditional foodways viable.
Martulli Viaggi operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.




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