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Spend three hours shaping clay beneath an open shed beside a traditional Asturian hórreo. This hands-on pottery workshop pairs basic wheel and hand-building techniques with local context and kiln-firing — ideal for families and first-timers.
Spend three hours shaping clay beneath an open shed beside a traditional Asturian hórreo. This hands-on pottery workshop pairs basic wheel and hand-building techniques with local context and kiln-firing — ideal for families and first-timers.
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Operated by Maider Arte Ceramica · Oviedo, Asturias
You arrive through a lane of ferns and farm fields to a small workshop where the air smells of wet earth and wood smoke. The hórreo — the raised stone granary — presides like a practical monument, and a long workbench under an open shed invites you to touch the clay. Outside, wind pushes at the grass; inside, the clay listens as hands shape it.
easy.
3 hours.
Suitable for all fitness levels; requires basic hand strength and dexterity for shaping.
No; the class is designed for beginners and families with step-by-step guidance for wheel and hand-building.
No; pieces are bisque-fired and glazed at the studio then fired again — you can collect them later or arrange shipping for a fee.
Yes; it welcomes children and service animals, though infants may need to sit on laps and minors should be supervised.
Cancel at least 24 hours in advance for a full refund; note sessions may be canceled if minimum participants aren’t met.
Asturias’ rural craft traditions draw on centuries of small-scale farming and artisanal production; local clays were used for utilitarian earthenware in village life.
The studio emphasizes low-waste practices and encourages visitors to avoid single-use plastics; respect paths and private farmland when exploring nearby areas.
Maider Arte Ceramica operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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