Typical Pottery Experience with local Artisans in Catania
- Free cancellation
About this experience
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 craftsmanship: learn about the origins of the laboratory, discover the roots of ceramic manufacturing in Sicily and all over the world. Let yourself 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.
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What’s included
- Pottery studio-visit, hands-on ceramic (lathe), tile decoration class, apron
Not included
- Souvenirs, shipping charges
Good to know
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Guide
- Guided tour in English and Italian
- Start times
- 09:00 · 14:30
Know before you go
- Public transportation nearby
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Infant seats unavailable
- Please ring the entry phone to advise of your arrival at Via Messina, 687 in front of the Tobacco shop
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 1 day before the experience starts.
- 1 day or more before: full refund
- Less than 1 day before: no refund
Meeting point
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Via Messina, 687
- Address
- 687 Via Messina, CT Catania, 95126, IT
- How you meet
- Meet on location
- Coordinates
- 37.53607, 15.11768
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Frequently asked questions
How long does this experience last?
It lasts 3 hours.
Can I cancel this booking?
Free cancellation up to 1 day before the experience starts. 1 day or more before: full refund · Less than 1 day before: no refund
Is this experience guided, and in what language?
Guided tour in English and Italian
Is hotel pickup included?
No — you make your own way to the meeting point.
Where does this experience start?
It starts at Via Messina, 687, 687 Via Messina, CT Catania, 95126, IT.
From AED 258 per person








