The secrets of Caltagirone Ceramics

Sicily
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  • Price from
    €100
  • Duration
    1 h 30 min
  • Group size
    Up to 15 travellers
  • Guide languages
    English, Italian

Overview

Live a unique experience in the center of Caltagirone with an exclusive visit to an ancient artisan workshop to discover the secrets of Calabrian ceramics, manipulate clay and decorate an object with your own hands.

What's included

  • Workshop on the decoration of Caltagirone Ceramics
  • Visit of the ceramic workshop guided by artisans

Not included

  • Transport
  • Everything not provided in "Include"

What you will do

  • Stop 1

    Get to know the artisans who will show you the ancient traditional techniques that have been handed down DA centuries from generation to generation, to discover everything that lies behind the making of a ceramic artifact.

    See how clay is worked on the lathe and then experiment with making a vase with your own hands and using brushes and colors to make a ceramic piece decorated with your own hands, accompanied by the advice of craftsmen.

    Breathe in the unique atmospheres that live inside the workshop thanks to the countless and particular objects of tradition, which tell thousands of years of history and influences of the peoples who have visited Sicily.

Meeting point

Under the bronze statue in Piazza Guglielmo Marconi, 95041 Caltagirone CT

End point: Under the bronze statue in Piazza Guglielmo Marconi, 95041 Caltagirone CT

Important information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Reach the meeting point 10 minutes before the start of the activity

Cancellation policy

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