• Jenesis Studios - Local Artist Reuben Vanterpool takes you on a cultural journey guiding you through his garden, museum/gallery & traditional oven bakery. Here you can get a taste of Virgin Island life before the 1960’s. The facility also includes a mini gift shop & snacket.
  Mr. Vanterpool is one of the most prominent Artist in the Virgin Is. practicing for over 45 years and mainly works in oil/acrylic on canvas. Many of his beautiful paintings illustrates the early life and culture of the Virgin Is.
  Jenesis Studios is truly a gem of culture and is well worth the visit.

Added Option - Bread Baking
Observe baking in a traditional oven and sample the goods when complete, along with other goodies! +$20

• The Pottery Garden - Local Ceramic Artist Karl Burnett shows you around his pottery grounds “The Pottery Garden” where you’ll be immersed in an “earthmade experience”.
  Karl explains his journey as a mainly self taught potter, talks about his making processes and explains his impressive wood fired kiln which is covered in local stone.
  Take a guided walk through his workshop where the excitement kicks up a notch with live demonstrations on the potter’s wheel and other pottery production techniques!
  After seeing how the pots are made browse around the quaint studio gallery featuring Karl’s handmade pieces for sale where you can purchase a keepsake to remember your visit.
  Karl Burnett is the best known and only local potter in practice on Tortola.
  The Pottery Garden is a pottery studio placed in a tropical garden just a few minutes away from beautiful Josiah’s Bay beach and is an experience you won’t regret!
  Added Option - Clay play
  Get a try at the wheel during the demo section of the tour + $5
• Tortola - Sightseeing & stops at points of interest

Take in beautiful views and learn Virgin Islands history and culture on a relaxing drive between studios.
See a historical ruin and visit the salt pond at Josiah’s bay where you can see flamingos and other bird life(binoculars included).

• Customizable seating arrangement
• Onboard air conditioning
• Complimentary bottled water
• Binoculars provided for bird watching

• Added Option at Jenesis Studio - Bread Baking for $20(must book 2 days in advance for this option)
• Added Option - Clay play for $12 at Pottery Garden

This is the sole art-focused excursion available in Tortola, spotlighting accomplished, active artists and their creations. The small, private groups ensure a deeply personal and interactive experience, encouraging a rapport with the artist-guides. Additional choices of bread baking (Booking required 2 days prior for bread baking) and clay activities offer delightful enjoyment, unforgettable moments, and excellent photo ops! This journey provides an authentic Virgin Island experience, thanks to the local guide-artists who are fervent about their artistry and homeland. The opportunity to view and acquire original, genuine local art, crafted by natives, is unfortunately becoming scarce in The Virgin Islands; however, this tour grants you that unique opportunity!

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.