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Catania Pottery Tour: Discover Traditional Sicilian Ceramic Artistry
4.9
11 Ratings
Catania
Uncover the art of Sicilian handicraft through local craftsmen. Visit a distinct ceramics workshop nested in the center of Catania, and gain knowledge about conventional pottery making methods. Enhance your creative abilities by fabricating your own ceramics work of art.
Uncover the art of Sicilian handicraft through local craftsmen. Visit a distinct ceramics workshop nested in the center of Catania, and gain knowledge about conventional pottery making methods. Enhance your creative abilities by fabricating your own ceramics work of art.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Catania - Discover the ancient Sicilian art of pottery manufacturing. Enter a studio in the heart of Catania and discover all the secrets behind this fascinating art. From the ground to the object creation, this famous pottery lab is full of artisans who have a lot of knowledge to share with curious travelers.
Start with a historic introduction…
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Catania - Discover the ancient Sicilian art of pottery manufacturing. Enter a studio in the heart of Catania and discover all the secrets behind this fascinating art. From the ground to the object creation, this famous pottery lab is full of artisans who have a lot of knowledge to share with curious travelers.
Start with a historic introduction about pottery craftmanship: learn about the origins of the laboratory, discover the roots of ceramic manufacturing in Sicily and all over the world. Let you be guided by an expert artisan during your journey through the magical pottery universe. Discover all the steps of production before improving your artistic skills on ceramic.
Work on the lathe under the guide of an artisan and model your piece of ceramic, creating your own masterpiece. You will also discover more tips about ceramic. Then, decorate your own handwork learning from an expert designer.
Once the work is completed, your own ceramic objects will be cooked in the special oven (48 hours of cooking) and if you desire, your handcraft will be sent to you (shipping expenses to be paid separately. Enjoy a tour of the ceramic shop and bring with you a souvenir for your friends and family.
What's Included
- Pottery studio visit
- Hands-on ceramic lathe experience
- Tile decoration class
- Apron included
- Pottery studio visit
- Hands-on ceramic lathe experience
- Tile decoration class
- Apron included
What's Not Included
- Souvenirs, shipping charges
- Souvenirs, shipping charges
Additional Information
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Location
Ceramiche De Simone
Via Messina
Meet at Ceramiche de Simone lab.
For any problem with the directions given, please call +39 095496611 or +39 3280087721 (Giorgio).
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(11 Ratings)
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Darwinmatt
Aug 27, 2024
Amazing from start to finish - Wow! We had such an amazing experience. This was very much a highlight of our trip to Catania and is a must for anyone who wants to try something new, something different or something that is just so memorable. The team at Ceramiche De Simone are not just experts and great teachers they also are lovely people to spend time with. They went above and beyond to make the 3 hour visit so incredible. Thank you!
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Marksa1540ft
May 11, 2024
we loved it - This was just brilliant, it was like taking a expert class on a potters wheel and painting with the most kindest and friendly instructors and artists . we loved it , thank you so much for making us feel so welcome.
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Shenea_g
Mar 21, 2024
Absolute Perfection. - Oh my, where do I start,
I have wanted to try Pottery for as long as I can remember, finally for my 30th Birthday my husband and I booked this experience.
Believe me when I say that it is well worth every penny. It is such a personal experience, the teachers are very helpful and just lovely people. The day was filled with laughing and great vibes !
The workshop is just incredible, being able to watch the very talented artists create in the same space you learn. It is not just a class, you sit in the teachers chair where they create.
Painting the tiles was a pleasant surprise, it is alot harder than I expected! My husband got the hang of it very quickly! They were very impressed !
I am so soo grateful for this experience and recommend it to anyone who visits Catania.
If I ever visit Catania again I will come visit/book another class.
Thank you, thank you for making my birthday special ♡
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Mikutra
Sep 30, 2023
The best memory from Catania. - This is one of the best memories from Catania. I was with my husband and we met wonderful people there. The place is unique. A beautiful factory, full of wonderful handicrafts.
We had the opportunity to work with Giovanni and Katia. Giovanni showed us how to work with clay on the wheel and it must be emphasized that he was very patient. Katia showed us how to paint on ceramics.
Before going there, it is worth bearing in mind that you can get dirty, which was not a problem for us. We also received aprons, which in our case protected us completely 😊
If you have the soul of an artist in you, this place is a must on your list.
Thank you very much.
If there is a chance, we will definitely come back! 🥰
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902zuziaz
Sep 22, 2023
One of the nicest date ideas in Catania! - We loved learning about the process and taking part in it both by making our own clay vessels as well as painting! We get to keep all of the things we made and Giovanni was an amazing teacher and friend!
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Catherine
Nov 3, 2022
Worth every penny. Mommy daughter trip. - Amazing! Worth the trip. I just took my daughter and with it being the two of it it was a laid back experience. It was so neat to see their process and learn more about pottery. Both myself and my daughter(age7) have used a pottery wheel before which I think helped smooth things along.
The staff was welcoming and helpful. 100% recommend for a small group (under 3 people). It is in their working factory and it can cause disruptions with a large group. Especially I the smaller spaces and risk of breaking.
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Joseph_s
Oct 29, 2022
A fun and relaxing time for all! - My wife and I traveled with two other couples. This tour exceeded all of our expectations. The artisans were very patient and spent a lot of time with each of us as we tried our hand at working with the clay and painting our personal tile souvenir. There was always one or two of the staff to help translate our questions and to explain what the very talented artisans were saying and doing. Of course you could peruse their completed works and buy something but there was no high pressure to do that. This is a family enterprise and everyone made you feel comfortable and welcomed. If you're looking for something different to do during your visit to Sicily, especially if you're going to be in or near Catania, I highly recommend this tour.
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