Earthmade Experience Pottery Class
SKU:
Tour 001
$105.00
$105.00
per item
Have fun with friends making pottery! Explore the magic of pottery making with guide and instructor Karl Burnett a local ceramic Artist who makes beautiful stoneware pottery. Get hands on instructions in a small private group class. Try the potter's wheel and get your hands muddy while having fun or relax while hand building your very own creation! Pottery making is very beginner friendly and is great fun for both young and old. In addition, see live exciting demonstrations at the potter's wheel by Karl all while enjoying the tranquility of the tropical garden where the workshop is placed. You will also have the opportunity to acquire fine crafted pieces from a practicing local artist. This type of clay experience is unique to
The Pottery Garden in The Virgin Islands. Make Art and memories that you will cherish and remember!
Guests are received at their desired staring point and shuttled in air conditioned comfort with historical information about the scenic drive to and from The Pottery Garden(coastal and ridge road). On arrival Potter/Instructor ​Karl Burnett gives an introduction of the grounds and himself as a Ceramic Artist. In the workshop, Karl then quickly explains a bit about pottery "hand building" techniques and then demonstrates making different shaped pieces on the potter's wheel. Now it is your chance to get your hands in the mud! Have a try at the potter's wheel or hand build your own creation! After all the clay play fun, Karl shows you a bit more detail about his outdoor wood fired kiln and tropical garden. Finally, browse through the studio gallery of beautiful handcrafted pottery on sale and get yourself a lovely reminder of your trip to The Virgin Islands. You are will also enjoy looking at our exhibit of wildlife craft in various media from around the world. Next, have a quick look at the wildlife at the pond(including flamingos) and beautiful Josiah's Bay Beach before being shuttled back to your starting point.
The Pottery Garden in The Virgin Islands. Make Art and memories that you will cherish and remember!
Guests are received at their desired staring point and shuttled in air conditioned comfort with historical information about the scenic drive to and from The Pottery Garden(coastal and ridge road). On arrival Potter/Instructor ​Karl Burnett gives an introduction of the grounds and himself as a Ceramic Artist. In the workshop, Karl then quickly explains a bit about pottery "hand building" techniques and then demonstrates making different shaped pieces on the potter's wheel. Now it is your chance to get your hands in the mud! Have a try at the potter's wheel or hand build your own creation! After all the clay play fun, Karl shows you a bit more detail about his outdoor wood fired kiln and tropical garden. Finally, browse through the studio gallery of beautiful handcrafted pottery on sale and get yourself a lovely reminder of your trip to The Virgin Islands. You are will also enjoy looking at our exhibit of wildlife craft in various media from around the world. Next, have a quick look at the wildlife at the pond(including flamingos) and beautiful Josiah's Bay Beach before being shuttled back to your starting point.
Important information
Start times: Variable - Starting time can be scheduled via telephone or email upon booking or booking inquiry if desired.
Fixed - Pick up at 9 am | Pick up at 130 pm
Adult: 1-4, $105.00 | 5-7, $100.00
Child: 1-4, $65.00 | 5-6, $60.00
Adults age: 12 - 100
Children age: 4 - 11
Max travelers per booking: 7
Duration: 3 hrs
Inclusions
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Bottled water
- pottery tools, materials and equipment
- There is a separate fee if you desire to keep pieces made in class. $5-$20 depends on size/ weight(pieces can be shipped if guest not on island to collect finished piece).
- Traveler pickup is offered anywhere on Island.
- Our tour shuttle will collect you from you starting point of choice and return you after your experience.
- Transport Shuttle is a white van branded with The Pottery Garden's logo.
- Returns to original departure point
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- 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 is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate