Traditional Pottery Class Near Arusha: Learn & Create Authentic Tanzanian Pottery
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5 Ratings
Meru
Immerse yourself in Tanzanian culture and learn the art of traditional pottery in Arusha. Create your own unique pieces using locally sourced clay and tools. Take home a memento of your experience while supporting a local charity.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Sing’isi - First, you’ll visit The Small Things and learn about their work supporting orphaned and vulnerable children and families in the community. Then we’ll go together to Tengeru, where you will learn from traditional potters how to prepare the clay, turn it on a foot-powered wheel, and fire it in a traditional kiln to take home with you. Throughout the day, your experienced local guide will also teach you about the culture and history of the local Meru tribe.
What's Included
- Bottled water included
- All tools, equipment, and materials provided
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Pickup from local hotels or Arusha
Additional Information
Experience a genuine touch of Tanzania through a visit to local ceramic artists utilizing native clay to craft beautiful and practical items. These artists will guide you on how to mold, shape, cut, and burn your own creations using indigenous tools. As a keepsake of your journey, you’ll be able to take your finished pottery home. Moreover, you’ll gain insight into ‘The Small Things’ organization, which dedicates its work to the support of families and the welfare of children in crisis.
Location
Unnamed Road
From Kilala on the main road, between Usa River and Tengeru, turn up the hill to the end of the pavement, then turn right at Nkoaranga hospital. Park at "TST Pickup Point," 50m down the dirt road. 4x4 drivers, please continue directly to the Happy Family Children's Village, about 2km (see Gmaps)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Paulina_lip
Jul 31, 2023
The best clay experience!!! - Outstanding!! The guy who does the pottery class is a true artist who knows everything about clay and does a great job teaching and sharing. The ambiance is wonderful. The funds benefit a children’s home nearby which is run by wonderful kind people.
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Maps607748
Jul 20, 2022
Great recommended tour - I loved this tour and the people I met along the day. It was fun, I felt welcomed all the time. This gives a very close and honest insight into village life and the wonderful tradition of pottery production. I could have stayed for days. The link between tourism and community help is very well done here - with respect for everyone's perspective and wishes.
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Josh
Mar 28, 2022
Super cool traditional pottery class - A wonderful way to spend an afternoon and get a taste of life in Arusha. My family of five each learned how to throw a clay pot. My daughter even got to milk a cow! Reuben is an amazing guide.
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E3793vjmagdalenak
Jan 11, 2022
Fun clay experience - Had an amazing time (even as solo traveler), extremely friendly pottery studio & wonderful guides the whole time.
Thank you Andrew & Reuben
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K6014qnanneb
Apr 12, 2021
I was enjoyed of working clay of Tanzania ! Volunteer : Anne Bouter Dufour - Exiting activity with children of the TST! Kitomary : the artist has shown us how to create our own artifact with a clay of big quality! Concentration and fun in the same time.
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