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Private Pottery Experience at British Virgin Islands

Tortola, British Virgin Islands
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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. Pottery making is beginner friendly and great fun for both young and old. Try the potter's wheel and get your hands muddy while having fun or relax while hand building your very own creation! In addition, see live exciting demonstrations at the potter's wheel by Karl followed by a tour of the tranquil tropical garden where the workshop is placed. You will also have the opportunity to acquire fine crafted pieces from the 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!

Description

Itinerary

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 explains the basics of 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 clay! Have a try at the potter's wheel or hand build your own creation! After all the clay play fun, Karl shows you about his outdoor wood fired kiln and tropical garden. Browse through the studio gallery of beautiful handcrafted pottery on sale and get yourself a lovely reminder of your trip to The Virgin Islands. Enjoy viewing our exhibit of wildlife craft in various media from around the world. Watch the wildlife at Josiah's Bay salt water pond and see beautiful Josiah's Bay beach before being shuttled back to your starting point.
**Only Pottery Class Opt.- Pick Up/Drop Off+Class. No Stops/1 Route**

Stop At:

• The Pottery Garden, Josiah's Bay, Road Town Tortola

Inclusions

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Bottled water
  • pottery tools, materials and equipment

Exclusions

  • There is a separate fee if you desire to keep pieces made in class. $5-$20 depends on size/ weight

Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
  • 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
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Ticket delivery

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Operates

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Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

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