Pottery Throwing – RY Marketplace

Learn the basic pottery skills from experienced instructors
Get hands-on experience on the pottery wheel and create unique art pieces
Participate in a storytelling session while creating pottery
Take home one or two handmade Raki cups as a souvenir
Small class sizes ensure personalized attention from instructors

Description

This experience is a hands-on pottery class perfect for beginners to intermediate, led by the head instructor Klo, and her sister Eda in their studio. Participants will have the opportunity to try their hand at wheel throwing and hand-building pottery, learning basic techniques and creating unique art pieces to take home. Klo will share her expertise and passion for archaeology and art while Eda leads the hand-building portion of the class. The class includes storytelling throughout and is a great way to explore the art of pottery in a fun and engaging way.

Who This Experience Is Good For

This experience is perfect for individuals who are interested in learning pottery, particularly beginners or intermediates who want to try their hand at wheel throwing and hand-building techniques.

Meet Our Local Host 

Klo, the head instructor of this pottery experience, is an Albanian Canadian with a passion for creating pottery and sharing her knowledge with others. She recognized a need for a pottery studio in Albania and took the initiative to open her own with the help of her sister. With a background in archeology, Klo brings a unique perspective to her teaching and is dedicated to making pottery accessible and enjoyable for everyone, from beginners to intermediates.

Itinerary 

9:00 am: Start with wheel throwing with Klo, learning to make a cylinder and create unique wheel art pieces.
10:30 am: Transition to hand building with Eda, creating one or two Raki cups using a pinch pot technique.
11:30 am: Clean up workstations.
11:30 am – 11:50 am: Wrap up and end of class.

Please note that the times are approximate and the schedule may vary slightly to ensure everyone has a great experience. The class lasts for a total of 150 minutes, with 90 minutes dedicated to the pottery wheel and 60 minutes to hand building. 

What’s Included

90-minute pottery wheel class with Klo.
60-minute hand-building class with Eda for Raki cup creation.
Provision of all necessary materials and equipment.
Continuous guidance from Klo and Eda.
Optional firing service for pottery pieces with pickup or delivery.

What’s Not Included

Transportation to the venue.
Food or drinks. 
Delivery of finished pottery is available at an additional cost.

Know Before You Go

Minimum needed: 2 people
Maximum capacity: 5 people
Booking deadline: 5 Days before the event
Weather dependent: No – it’s an indoor pottery class.
Difficulty level: Beginner to intermediate – No prior experience necessary. The instructors will provide guidance. 
Special Clothing Required: Yes – Comfortable and casual clothing that can get dirty is recommended.
Special Dietary Restrictions: Not applicable for this experience. 
Extra Cash: Bringing some extra cash with you is a good idea in case you are interested in purchasing handmade items from the studio.
Ground Transportation: No ground transportation is included in this experience.
Additional Information: N/A
Liabilities: Participants are responsible for any damage they cause to the studio or equipment during the class.

What is the refund policy? Within 24 hours of bookingWe’ll always refund your booking upon request to [email protected]

After 24 hours & before the booking deadline

A cancellation fee may be applied depending on the circumstances, if the experience can go ahead. If this is the case, the total refund minus the cancellation fee will be issued in Marketplace Credit or deducted from your next month’s invoice. The fee and preferred refund option will be communicated via email with [email protected]

After the booking deadline

By this point we will have definitely made promises and financial commitments on your behalf and so cancellation fees may be up to 100%. What happens if my booking is changed/cancelled due to weather?

Let’s be real – no one can control the weather, and sometimes things just don’t go as planned. But don’t worry, your City Manager is here to help and will do their best to come up with a solution if an event is affected. We understand that everyone’s schedule is different, so while we can’t guarantee a make-up option will work for everyone, we promise to try our hardest. If you’re unable to attend the make-up date, no problem – we’ll give you a full refund for your booking.

I have a discount or gift code, can I use it to complete my purchase?

Yes, once you add your item to your cart and check out, you will be able to input the code before completing the purchase. If you need help finding your code, please double check your inbox. You received an email from Marketplace with the code.

Can I book for a friend / family member?

Sure! We welcome your friends and family coming to visit you while you travel the world. We do, however, reserve the right to deny access to Friends / Family who are over using RY Services. 

I haven’t received a booking confirmation email, can you help?

Please reach out to us at [email protected] and we’ll help. In some cases, you may have multiple emails associated on the Marketplace and this is causing some confusion. Reach out and we’ll do our best to sort it out! 

If I cannot attend, can I transfer my ticket to someone else?

Yes, you may transfer your booking to another Nation Member or Family/Friend. Please notify the City Manager as soon as possible to confirm the change. Please note, in the case of special dietary requirements, we might not be able to accommodate special requests on last minute changes. Any bookings that require advanced ticketing linked to an individual’s ID might not be approved. 

Will I be able to work on this experience? 

If you have to check in with work at any point during the scheduled time, we recommend confirming with the City Manager before booking.

I’m a Nation Member but not on an active program, can I still book? 

We will always prioritize Remotes who are traveling with an active program on experiences. You may be able to book but there is a chance the City Manager will reach out to let you know we have to release your spot for an active Remote. If you’re in a city but not traveling with a program, we recommend reaching out to the City Manager on the Hub to confirm before booking.