Itinerary
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Stop At: Jenesis Studios, Great Mountain, Tortola VG1110, British Virgin Islands
Local Artist Reuben Vanterpool takes you on a cultural journey guiding you through his garden, museum/gallery & traditional oven bakery. Here you can get a taste of Virgin Island life before the 1960's. The facility also includes a mini gift shop & snacket.
Mr. Vanterpool is one of the most prominent Artist in the Virgin Is. practicing for over 45 years and mainly works in oil/acrylic on canvas. Many of his beautiful paintings illustrates the early life and culture of the Virgin Is.
Jenesis Studios is truly a gem of culture and is well worth the visit.
*Added Option* - Bread Baking
Observe baking in a traditional oven and sample the goods when complete, along with other goodies! +$20
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: The Pottery Garden, Josiah's Bay, Road Town Tortola
Local Ceramic Artist Karl Burnett shows you around his pottery grounds "The Pottery Garden" where you'll be immersed in an "earthmade experience".
Karl explains his journey as a mainly self taught potter, talks about his making processes and explains his impressive wood fired kiln which is covered in local stone.
Take a guided walk through his workshop where the excitement kicks up a notch with live demonstrations on the potter's wheel and other pottery production techniques!
After seeing how the pots are made browse around the quaint studio gallery featuring Karl's handmade pieces for sale where you can purchase a keepsake to remember your visit.
Karl Burnett is the best known and only local potter in practice on Tortola.
The Pottery Garden is a pottery studio placed in a tropical garden just a few minutes away from beautiful Josiah's Bay beach and is an experience you won't regret!
*Added Option* - Clay play
Get a try at the wheel during the demo section of the tour + $5
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Tortola, Tortola, British Virgin Islands
Sightseeing & stops at points of interest
Take in beautiful views and learn Virgin Islands history and culture on a relaxing drive between studios.
See a historical ruin and visit the salt pond at Josiah's bay where you can see flamingos and other bird life(binoculars included).
Duration: 45 minutes
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