Deruta Ceramics – the Potter’s Wheel and Painting Workshop

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Deruta Ceramics – the Potter’s Wheel and Painting Workshop

A workshop to discover the craft techniques of the ceramic district of Deruta

The mastery with which the professional artists of the Deruta ceramics companies paint the hand-made maiolica dishes, vases and small sweet-boxes is truly amazing. You’ll see the master painters at work and will have the chance to create and paint your very own artistic artefact. The art of sculpture and painting involved in Deruta maiolica has its roots in bygone centuries, when the area was the fulcrum of Umbria’s immense passion and talent for craftsmanship. This ancient art has been handed down from father to son for centuries, and it is increasingly difficult to find a true professional in the sector. The workshop will begin with a theoretical explanation of the sculpting techniques created on the potter’s wheel and of the drawing and painting on the glazed and non-glazed surfaces, with a little explanation of the pigments used and the most common themes. Then there will be a practical demonstration of what was previously explained; with the help of the master artist you will be able to create and paint your very own artefact. You will also have the opportunity to take your piece home with you or buy an object of your choice by visiting the company showroom where real works of mastery and authenticity are displayed.

Plan

1
Welcome and briefing
2
Short introduction to the ceramic district of Deruta
3
introduction to the production processes
4
Ceramic Show: potter’s wheel and Painting Workshop
5
Shopping tour

Recommended clothing

Comfortable clothing is recommended. You’ll be getting your hands dirty, so leave your smart clothes at home.

Included

During this activity you will be accompanied by someone from the company and the demonstration lesson will be held by a master artist.
You will have the opportunity to create your own artefact.

Not included

Everything that’s not listed under the heading ‘what is included’.

Time

The activity will last about 2 hours.

Languages

Italian
English

When

You can enjoy this experience throughout the year.

Children

This activity is also suitable for children.

Pet policy

The area in which the activity takes place can accommodate animals, however access may be prohibited in some areas of the company.

Requirements

Get ready to learn and have fun.

Impaired mobility

The activity is also suitable for people with motor or other disabilities. In any case, we invite you to discuss your needs with our staff. If you find out that the experience is not suited to you (or others in your group) we will be happy to offer you an alternative activity or a full refund.

Additional information

This activity lasts half a day, so lunch is not provided. In your itinerary you can still select the lunch option, above your timeline. We will be able to recommend one of the best places to eat when you return.

Important

This activity is subject to our operators’ availability. We have a large selection of collaborators capable of leading this activity, but if on the day you selected we do not have operators availabile, we will immediately, or in any case within 48 hours of booking, suggest an alternative activity you might wish to do or the choice of receiving a full refund of the price paid.
The times shown in the program are indicative and may vary according to your requests or those of the other participants in the group. These are always and in any case previously agreed with our staff or with the guide.

Data sheet

Recommended clothing

We recommend comfortable clothing

You’ll be getting your hands dirty, so leave your smart clothes at home

Included

During this activity you will be accompanied by someone from the company

You will have the opportunity to create your own artefact.

Demonstration lesson with the master artist

Not included

Everything that’s not listed under the heading ‘what is included’.

Time

2 hours

Languages

Italian

English

When

You can enjoy this experience throughout the year.

Requirements

Get ready to learn and have fun

Suitable for children

This activity is also suitable for children.

Suitable for people with motor disabilities

In any case, we invite you to discuss your needs with our staff. If you find out that the experience is not suited to you (or others in your group) we will be happy to offer you an alternative activity or a full refund.

Pets are allowed

Access may be prohibited in some areas of the company

If easily managed

Additional information

Important

This activity is subject to our operators’ availability. We have a large selection of collaborators capable of leading this activity, but if on the day you selected we do not have operators availabile, we will immediately, or in any case within 48 hours of booking, suggest an alternative activity you might wish to do or the choice of receiving a full refund of the price paid.

The times shown in the program are indicative and may vary according to your requests or those of the other participants in the group. These are always and in any case previously agreed with our staff or with the guide.

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