Experience the Art of Costa Rica Pottery in Puerto Viejo
Overview
For hundreds of years the indigenous people of Central and South America have been making pottery out of clay they found around their home. The beautiful red and yellow terracotta clay is some of the best sought after clay in the area.
This is a unique experience for you while your visiting Costa Ricas Caribbean coast.
This is a unique experience for you while your visiting Costa Ricas Caribbean coast.
Inclusions
- Pottery tools
- Costa Rican Clay
- Pottery wheel
- Pottery glazes
- Bottled water
What to expect
Itinerary
Unleash your creativity and dive into the therapeutic art of Costa Rica pottery.
You will be guided through the enchanting process of handcrafting unique ceramic pieces. From shaping clay on the potter's wheel to exploring various hand-building techniques, you'll discover the joy of molding raw materials into beautiful works of art.
Build your memory of Costa Rica by making a piece of pottery out of its world famous terracotta clay, so you can take a little piece of Costa Rica home with you.
Unleash your creativity and dive into the therapeutic art of Costa Rica pottery.
You will be guided through the enchanting process of handcrafting unique ceramic pieces. From shaping clay on the potter's wheel to exploring various hand-building techniques, you'll discover the joy of molding raw materials into beautiful works of art.
Build your memory of Costa Rica by making a piece of pottery out of its world famous terracotta clay, so you can take a little piece of Costa Rica home with you.
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Melissa_T
October 2023
Mike was a great teacher, my husband and I had a great time learning how to make pottery! Definitely recommend!
Mike was a great teacher, my husband and I had a great time learning how to make pottery! Definitely recommend!Julie_T
August 2023
Great experience with Micheal. We loved learning to “throw.” We were a multi-generational group and he paced information and tasks well so everyone followed along. Showed patience with us and shared insights into the local community. Highly recommended.
Great experience with Micheal. We loved learning to “throw.” We were a multi-generational group and he paced information and tasks well so everyone followed along. Showed patience with us and shared insights into the local community. Highly recommended.Tiara_L
June 2023
This class was so fun! I am on my first solo trip and Michael made me feel so welcome. He was very patient with those of us who were very novice at pottery. Would highly reccomend glass also Came with beer/wine and good vibes music.
This class was so fun! I am on my first solo trip and Michael made me feel so welcome. He was very patient with those of us who were very novice at pottery. Would highly reccomend glass also Came with beer/wine and good vibes music.