Private Traditional Pottery Class near Arusha

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  • Duration: 2 hours (approx.)
  • Location: Meru, Tanzania
  • Product code: 141010P4
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Adult (Age : 16 to 100)
Child (Age : 3 to 15)
Infant (Age : 0 to 2)
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Itinerary

First, you'll visit The Small Things and learn about their work supporting orphaned and vulnerable children and families in the community. Then we'll go together to Tengeru, where you will learn from traditional potters how to prepare the clay, turn it on a foot-powered wheel, and fire it in a traditional kiln to take home with you. Throughout the day, your experienced local guide will also teach you about the culture and history of the local Meru tribe.


Inclusions

  • Bottled water
  • All tools, equipment and materials

Exclusions

  • Lunch - Lunch can be provided for an extra $10 USD at The Small Things' site
  • Pickup from local hotels or Arusha

Schedule Details

Departure Dates:

See Availability.

Departure Point:

Unnamed Road, Tanzania

Duration

2 hours(approx.)

Return details

Returns to original departure point

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Additional Information

Not wheelchair accessible

Stroller accessible

Service animals allowed

Near public transportation

Infants must sit on laps

Not recommended for travelers with back problems

Most travelers can participate

This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Posted By : paulina_lip
Outstanding!! The guy who does the pottery class is a true artist who knows everything about clay and does a great job teaching and sharing. The ambiance is wonderful. The funds benefit a children’s home nearby which is run by wonderful kind people.
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Posted On : 2023-07-31


Posted By : Maps607748
I loved this tour and the people I met along the day. It was fun, I felt welcomed all the time. This gives a very close and honest insight into village life and the wonderful tradition of pottery production. I could have stayed for days. The link between tourism and community help is very well done here - with respect for everyone's perspective and wishes.
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Posted On : 2022-07-20


Posted By : Josh C
A wonderful way to spend an afternoon and get a taste of life in Arusha. My family of five each learned how to throw a clay pot. My daughter even got to milk a cow! Reuben is an amazing guide.
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Posted On : 2022-03-28


Posted By : E3793VJmagdalenak
Had an amazing time (even as solo traveler), extremely friendly pottery studio & wonderful guides the whole time. Thank you Andrew & Reuben
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Posted On : 2022-01-11


Posted By : K6014QNanneb
Exiting activity with children of the TST! Kitomary : the artist has shown us how to create our own artifact with a clay of big quality! Concentration and fun in the same time.
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Posted On : 2021-04-12