Private Ceramic Workshop in Vietri Sul Mare: Learn Majolica

Shape clay and glaze your own tile in three hours

A private ceramic workshop in Vietri Sul Mare where you learn majolica production techniques over three hours, working with clay modeling, the potter's wheel, glazing and hand decoration. The workshop runs in English or Italian with a live guide. Children are welcome from age 10. You'll make small clay pieces, experiment with traditional methods, and take home a decorated tile.

The experience

What does it take to make Vietri's famous majolica? This workshop answers that question by putting you through the actual steps. You start with clay modeling, usually small animals first, then move into the Colombino technique, a coil-building method that opens up what's possible with your hands. After that comes the wheel: you'll try throwing to feel how the clay responds to pressure and speed.

The glazing comes next. You'll immerse a piece you've made in glaze the way the workshops do it, watching how the coating transforms raw clay into something finished. Then decoration: you choose the style (geometric, fantasy or naturalistic), and apply it to a tile. The guide walks you through each step, showing you how the tradition actually works instead of just talking about it. Work shirts and tools are provided, along with water, coffee and tea.

The workshop takes three hours total. A live guide leads the session in English or Italian, and the space welcomes children from age 10 onward. You leave with the tile you decorated and a working knowledge of how Vietri ceramics come together.

What’s included

• Live guide in English or Italian.
• all tools and materials.
• work shirts.
• bottled water.
• coffee and tea.
• the decorated tile you make.

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday to SundayDeparts at 10:30

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AgesAdult (14 and older) · Youth (10 to 12 years) · Under 10: can't be booked

GroupUp to 6

Live guideEnglish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Pulcinella Sciòroom

Is this one for you?The three-hour format gives you a real hands-on education in majolica without a full day commitment. You'll touch every stage of the process, from clay to finished decoration, and leave understanding how the tradition actually works.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (10 to 12 years). Children under 10 can't be included in the booking.

What techniques will I actually get to try in the workshop?

You'll hand-model clay into small pieces, practice the Colombino coil technique, use the potter's wheel, immerse-glaze an object, and decorate a tile with your choice of geometric, fantasy or naturalistic patterns. Each step shows you a different part of how majolica is made.

What will I take home from the workshop?

You'll take home the tile you decorated. It's fired and finished during the workshop so you can bring it with you at the end of the three hours.

Is the workshop in English?

Yes, the live guide leads the workshop in English or Italian, so you can choose the language that works for you.

What's included in the workshop fee?

The workshop includes all tools, work shirts, bottled water, and coffee or tea. You don't need to bring anything except yourself.