Private Ceramics Course in Masseria: Learn Salento Pottery

Shape clay on the wheel and walk away with pieces you made yourself

A private two-hour ceramics course at a Masseria in Salento where you learn shaping, decoration and traditional techniques from experienced instructors. The class is personalized to your level, open to all ages from three upward, and taught in English or Italian. You keep the pieces you create. An optional overnight stay with meals at the farm extends the experience for those wanting deeper immersion in the craft.

The experience

The course runs through five core steps: introduction to ceramic material, shaping on the wheel, hand-shaping techniques, decorations, and work with plaster and molds. You'll work alongside master ceramists in equipped studios, learning methods rooted in the Salento figula tradition: the pottery heritage of this region. The two-hour format keeps the pace manageable for beginners while letting you complete at least one finished piece to take home.

Workwear is provided. The Masseria setting means you're learning in a working farm environment rather than a city studio, and the personalized structure means the instructors adapt the session to what you want to explore, whether that's functional vessels, decorative objects or techniques specific to local tradition. Children from age three can participate, making this accessible for families who want to create together.

If two hours feels too short, you can book the four-hour intermediate course instead, which goes deeper into shaping and decoration. For those drawn to a longer stay, overnight accommodation with full board at the Masseria turns the class into a multi-day artistic retreat, though that's a separate booking choice at checkout.

What’s included

• Workwear.
• instruction from experienced ceramists.
• access to equipped studio.
• materials and clay.
• shaping, decoration and mold-work instruction.
• the pieces you create during the session.

Options for this experience

2 options

Two-hour Basic CourseGuide in English or Italian · No fixed timeLasts 2 hours

Four-hour Intermediate CourseGuide in English or Italian · No fixed timeLasts 4 hours

You pick the guide language when booking.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (18 to 64 years) · Senior (65 and older) · Youth (11 to 17 years) · Child (3 to 10 years) · Under 3: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

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 13 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportInfant seats availablePets welcome

Operated by Scuola di Ceramica di Masseria Le Lamie

Is this one for you?Book the two-hour basic course if you want a focused introduction and a finished piece to take home the same day. Choose the four-hour intermediate option if you have more time and want to develop your technique and create multiple works, or add the overnight stay if you're looking to slow down and immerse yourself in the craft across a full day and evening at the farm.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (11 to 17 years); Child (3 to 10 years). Under 3: they can't be included in the booking.

Can I do this ceramics course if I've never worked with clay before?

Yes. The course is personalized to your level and designed for all ages and experience levels. The instructors have years of experience teaching beginners, and the introduction to ceramic material is the first step in the plan.

What exactly do I get to take home from the two-hour course?

You create pieces during the session (shaped, decorated objects from the Salento pottery tradition), and you keep them. The course is structured so you finish at least one piece within the two hours.

Is the Masseria accessible if I use a wheelchair?

Yes. All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, and transportation options are wheelchair accessible as well. Service animals are welcome.

What's the difference between the two-hour basic course and the four-hour intermediate one?

The basic course covers introduction, shaping on the wheel, hand-shaping, decorations and mold work in two hours. The intermediate course runs four hours and goes deeper into shaping and decoration techniques, giving you more time to refine your pieces.