4.9
(212 reviews)
Pottery · Alfama, Lisbon
Verified host
Inês at the wheel
Small group
3 hours
Max 6 guests
Beginners welcome
Spend a slow afternoon at Inês’s studio above the rooftops of Alfama. She shows you how to center clay, pull up walls and trim a bowl you take home after firing. Tea and pastries from the bakery downstairs are on the table.
First 20 minutes
Tea, aprons and a look around
Meet the group, see Inês’s shelves of finished work and pick a glaze color for your bowl.
Next 30 minutes
Wedge and center the clay
Hands-on basics at the wheel, one guest at a time, with Inês beside you.
Next 90 minutes
Throw, pull and shape
Make your bowl, then trim it. Try a second one if you are quick.
Last 40 minutes
Glaze and say goodbye
Paint on your glaze. Inês fires your piece after the session.
What’s included
All clay, tools and aprons
Glazing and one firing
Tea and pastries
A photo of your finished piece
What to bring
Comfortable clothes that can get dirty
Short nails, or patience
A bag for your bowl on pickup day
your host
Ceramicist, third-generation Alfama local. Hosts in Portuguese, English and Spanish.
See Inês’s profile
M
Maya
Toronto · September
“Inês treated us like friends of the family. My bowl is wonky and I love it.”
Felt authentic
Great host
C
Chidi
Abuja · September
“Six of us, never touched clay, and everyone left with something we were proud of.”
Beginner friendly
Small group
L
Lena
Berlin · August
“The studio view alone was worth it. She explains everything without hovering.”
Great host
Worth the climb
J
Jonas
Oslo · August
“Real neighborhood, real craft. Nothing felt staged for tourists.”
Felt authentic
Small group
What if I have never used clay?
That is the point. Inês starts from zero and works at your pace. Aprons are provided.
Can I cancel?
When do I get my bowl?
Is it suitable for kids?
/ person · clay and firing included
Pick a day
Pick a time
Guests
Max 6
2
$58 × 2 guests
$116
Taxes and fees
Included
Total
$116
Free cancellation until 24 hours before. You won’t be charged yet.