Ljubljana: Open Wheel Pottery Workshop
ID: GYG433069-779969
Category:
Country: Slovenia
Duration:
01:30 hours
Description
Immerse yourself in the world of a clay workshop and let your creativity flow in Ljubljana. With guidance from an experienced pottery teacher, finesse your skills and make your own ceramic cup.
At the Ljubljana Ethnographic Museum, meet your workshop leader, ceramic designer, Eva Peterson Lenassito to learn about the history of the pottery tradition in Slovenia. Under her expert eye, allow your creativity to run free and mold balls of clay on the potter's wheel to make your individual cup.
In a small group, academy-trained Eva will begin the workshop by introducing the art and history of Slovenian pottery and sculpting. Be fascinated by a highly skilled artist's knowledge and passion for traditional and modern craft techniques.
Once you have heard from the expert, it is your turn to take to the pottery wheel and explore your creative side! Eva will be by your side for supervision while you relax and mold the clay to your own design.
Enjoy the experience of crafting a cup with the earthiness of clay which can be fired in the kiln and sent to your home by post after the event.
Highlights
- Immerse yourself in authentic Slovenian craft traditions
- Enjoy learning about the history of pottery in Slovenia
- Discover ceramic and sculpting tools and materials
- Experience the pottery wheel with your own hands
- Create your own clay cup which can be fired and sent home
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Long hair should be tied up
Short nails recommended
No hand jewelry advised
Pottery studio, Metelkova 2 (enter through the coffee shop of the Slovene Ethnographic Museum), ground floor to the left
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
