About this tour
Work with clay under the guidance of three experienced potters in this two-hour Roman studio session. You'll shape raw clay on the wheel, learning foundational techniques whilst building your own ceramic bowl. The studio provides all materials and tools, though firing happens separately by arrangement. A straightforward introduction to pottery-making for anyone curious about working with their hands, regardless of experience.
Highlights
- Shape clay on a potter's wheel with expert guidance
- Design and customise your own ceramic bowl
- Learn traditional hand-modelling techniques
- Work in a working studio surrounded by practising potters
- Take home unfired clay piece to finish later
- All tools and aprons supplied
What to expect
You'll arrive at the studio and be fitted with an apron, then given a brief introduction to the tools and clay behaviour. One of the potters will demonstrate basic wheel-throwing or hand-building, depending on your preference. Expect to spend most of the two hours actually working—getting your hands dirty, making mistakes, and gradually coaxing the clay into a shape you're happy with. The potters will circulate, offering tips and corrections. Your unfired piece stays soft; firing can be arranged separately for an additional fee.
Good to know
Wear clothes you don't mind staining. The studio is near public transport. No experience necessary—all fitness levels welcome. Wet clay is heavy; expect genuine physical effort. Finished pieces require separate firing and posting arrangements.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.