≈10min
Start — Meet the Artisan
Arrive at the village pottery studio, meet your artisan guide, and get a short introduction on tools, clay etiquette, and safety.
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Overview
Make and colour your own clay piece with a village artisan in Haputale — wheel-throwing, hand-building, trimming and slip/underglaze colouring. Water provided; aprons and basic materials included. Finished pieces are dried and kiln-fired by the studio; pickup in ~7–14 days or courier delivery available at extra cost.
This is a hands-on, beginner-friendly session that covers shaping, trimming, simple decorative techniques, signing your piece, and packaging. Transport can be arranged on request (optional/extra).
Haputale
Guide (EN/SI)
Wheel throwing
Hand-building
Make & take
Aprons & materials
Transport optional (Extra)
Experience Overview
≈30–35min
Wheel Throwing
Learn how to center the clay and shape it on the wheel under expert guidance — make your own simple vessel.
≈20min
Hand-Building
Try traditional pinch and coil methods to add handles or decorative parts — great for non-wheel users.
≈15min
Trim & Finish
Smooth and refine your piece, trim the base neatly, and prepare it for decoration and drying.
≈20–25min
Decorate & Paint
Apply underglazes or carve designs to decorate your pottery. Sign your name before it goes for firing.
≈7–14 days
Collect & Wrap-up
Your piece will be kiln-fired and ready in about 1–2 weeks. Collect it later or request courier delivery. Quick photo session and farewells.
Transport Options
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