Handmade Tuscan Ceramics Masterclass in Montelupo

Posted By : Wayne_T
Matteo and his family were amazing. Matteo's energy mixed with his father's ability to patiently teach us and his mother's kindness made this a memorable day. The tour was incredible and the people working at the factory were very nice and took time to welcome us.
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Posted On : 2024-03-20

Posted By : Chandra_B
Just a couple of train stops outside Florence is the Italian Village experience you are looking for. Matteo and his family...and the rest of the villagers too....were warm and welcoming. We got coffee, went to the factory (THE place where high end brand name stores in America source their pottery...think P Barn, Will/Son, C&B, etc.), before returning to the shop to meet the Master Potter who helped us shape our own bowls!!!
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Posted On : 2024-03-15

Posted By : Tucker_T
Matteo was extremely friendly and his father was very patient. His father is the master potter. The tour of the ceramic factory was AMAZING! The entire experience was WONDERFUL! We highly recommend this experience in Montelupo!!
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Posted On : 2024-03-08

Posted By : Judith_W
Matteo and his family offer an excellent explanation of Tuscan ceramics. We toured their factory to see the complete process from clay block to finished pieces - all done by hand by craftsman. Then we headed to the shop where his father gave us a hands on experience in creating our own wheel thrown bowls. We can’t wait to see the finished pieces when they are shipped to our home in the US.
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Posted On : 2024-03-08

Posted By : Miriam_W
We had a fantastic time. We visited the factory and met with the artists we made some pottery and also found some beautiful pieces of art. Montelupo is a lovely town with an excellent gourmet restaurant, Osteria Livornese. This was a lot of fun and the experience should not be missed.
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Posted On : 2024-02-29

Posted By : Haaris_A
Sensational experience with Matteo and his family - he made it a lovely, intimate experience for us (even though it was our first time doing pottery!). Would highly recommend for any couple to take part in.
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Posted On : 2023-12-29

Posted By : Laurenz_B
It was a wonderful morning! Seeing the production (and trying to do it ourselves) was really fun! :)
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Posted On : 2023-12-05

Posted By : Teresa_l
Amazing experience! We enjoyed meeting the entire family. They were all so welcoming and their work is exceptional. We had a tour of the factory as well and it was amazing. Would highly recommend.
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Posted On : 2023-12-04

Posted By : Catie_P
Mateo was wonderful and was clearly very invested in our experience. We were not just another number to him. I am a beginner potter and was very interested in the whole process. Mateo spent extra time with us answering all our questions. The tour of the factory and showroom was really cool to see. You can tell how much much effort and pride goes into each step. I also learned that a lot of the methods I use in pottery are not used in Italy, which was very interesting. Mateo's dad also spent extra time with me so I could show him how I was taught to throw a pot and then he guided me through their process. My boyfriend did not have any experience with clay and thoroughly enjoyed his time as well.
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Posted On : 2023-11-29

Posted By : Angie_J
Matteo was SO wonderful and this experience was one of the highlights of our Italian honeymoon!! He was so passionate about the business and took us through the factory and showed us the entire process start to finish. The show room was breathtaking and he helped us custom order a piece for our new home. Throughout the whole experience he answered all our questions, and we were able to make our own pottery through lessons with his father. We really felt like a part of the family by the end of it! He also gave us lunch recommendations for after the experience. Would HIGHLY recommend this experience to anyone, it was unforgettable!!
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Posted On : 2023-11-04