You will be able to feel up close what it's like to put your hands in the clay while taking an immersive journey between you and what will be your best friend throughout the day, the potter's wheel. You will use an electric wheel to learn the basics of creating small pieces such as a cup, vase, or bowl.
WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?
- Basic knowledge necessary for working with clay:
- Weigh, knead, store, reuse, and recycle clay;
- Drying processes;
- Get to know some auxiliary tools;
- Focus mainly on the first steps of forming a piece on the potter's wheel:
- Center the clay;
- Open;
- First pulls.
License: Registo Nacional de Agente de Animação Turística n.º 135/2021
Requirements
Surrounding Area
Nossa Senhora de Fátima Chapel at 39m
Candal Shop at 1.6km
PR4 LSA - Schist Walking Trail Lousã - Rota das Quatro Aldeias at 1.7km
Talasnal School at 2.7km
Casa da Eira at 2.7km
Nossa Senhora da Piedade Shrine at 3.4km
River beach of Senhora da Piedade at 3.5km
PR 2 LSA - Schist Walking Trail Rota das Aldeias do Xisto da Lousã at 3.6km
Lousã range at 3.6km
PR5 LSA - Schist Walking Trail Lousã - Rota dos Serranos at 3.6km
Information
The experience includes all materials and the firing of your pieces, which can be shipped to your home or recycled to give them a new purpose!
*We charge an additional fee if you request shipment.
Experiences are booked on request, subject to availability.
All prices include VAT at the legal rate in force.
The Cerdeira Home for Creativity project emerged from the love and affection of two families who decided to rebuild the traditional houses of the village, maintaining their authenticity and uniqueness. These two families were joined by several people who are in the village every day to welcome you with a smile.