Ceramic workshop in Menorca: Create your own souvenir

Shape clay, paint your piece, leave with something you created

A ceramic workshop in Menorca where you hand-shape air-dry clay, paint it in whatever colors you choose, and varnish it into a water-resistant souvenir: all in one 2.5-hour session near Ciutadella. The guide leads you through each step at a relaxed pace, with coffee and homemade snacks included while your piece dries. No pottery experience needed.

The experience

What makes this different from buying a postcard is that you're the one making it. You start by shaping your piece from air-dry clay: no wheel, no intimidating equipment, just your hands and the material. The workshop sits 10 minutes' drive from Ciutadella in a setting built for slowing down. Once you've shaped what you want, you step back for a break: coffee, juice, and homemade snacks arrive while the clay begins to dry.

Then comes the part most people don't expect to enjoy, the painting. You choose from a full range of colors, or you can leave the natural clay tone if that's what appeals to you. There's no "right" way to do it. After you've painted, the final step is varnishing, which makes your piece water-resistant and ready to live on a shelf or get actual use. Whether you've thrown pots before or never touched clay in your life, the guide walks you through each stage without rushing. By the end, you have something handmade that actually came from your own choices and effort.

The whole session runs 2.5 hours. The guide speaks English, Spanish, Portuguese, or French, and children from age 12 are welcome to join. All materials and tools are included, so you arrive empty-handed and leave with a finished piece.

What’s included

• All clay, paints, varnish and tools.
• coffee, juice and homemade snacks during the break.
• instruction from a guide in English, Spanish, Portuguese or French.
• your finished piece to take home.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 11 Jan 2027

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AgesAdult (16 to 64 years) · Senior (65 and older) · Youth (12 to 15 years) · Under 12: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 6

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French and Portuguese

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.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyPets welcome

Operated by Didi Chuchu Crafts

Is this one for you?The guide leads in English, Spanish, Portuguese or French, so you follow comfortably in whichever language you speak. The pace is relaxed and built for all fitness levels, making it accessible whether you're looking for a quiet morning activity or a way to spend a couple of hours without physical demand.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French and Portuguese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 15 years). Under 12: they can't be included in the booking.

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

Yes, the workshop is designed for complete beginners. The guide takes you through shaping, painting and varnishing one step at a time, and there's no pottery wheel or technique to master. You work at your own pace and make whatever design appeals to you.

What happens to my piece after I finish painting it?

You varnish it yourself in the final step, which makes it water-resistant. Then you take it home the same day. It's a finished, functional souvenir you can display or use.

Is there a minimum age to join the workshop?

Children are welcome from age 12. Younger children can attend if accompanied by an adult, though the hands-on steps are designed for age 12 and up.

How far is the workshop from Ciutadella?

The workshop is about 10 minutes' drive from Ciutadella. You'll receive the exact location and directions when you book.

What's included in the 2.5 hours?

All materials, tools, and instruction are included. You also get coffee, juice, and homemade snacks during the drying break. You leave with your finished, varnished piece.