Craft workshop at the lathe in the village of Fratte Rosa
Fratte Rosa, PU
Starting from
€ 40.00
Best price guaranteed
In the beautiful medieval village of Fratte Rosa, overlooking a breath-taking view, you will learn the techniques and the secrets of lathe machining, moulding and glazing. Using the freehand technique, the coiling or a press, you will be able to create your unique and custom object.
- Duration: 4h
- Language: Italian and English
- Electronic Voucher
Historic centre of Fratte Rosa, PU
From 4 to 12 participants
All the tools that are necessary for the activity. After the firing, you can pick your object up at “Terrecotte Bonifazi” workshop in Fratte Rosa. If it is not possible to pick it up, the object will be sent with shipping costs to be paid by the participant.
- We recommend you to wear comfortable clothing.
- Please show up at least 15 minutes before the beginning of the activity.
- The activity is confirmed with at least 1 participant.
- ORDER CANCELLATION: you can cancel your booking without penalties until 24 hours before the beginning of the activity itself. After this deadline the penalty corresponds to 100% of the order value.
What to do
- Rediscover old deeds through lathe machining.
- Leand about local craftmanship and discover the famous “cocci di Fratte Rosa” (objects in earthenware).
- Visit the medieval village of Fratte Rosa, the panoramic balcony with a view on Le Marche’s territory, and get to know its history, peculiarity and hospitality.
Detailed description
Try the unique experience of touching, moulding and transforming a rough piece of clay into a unique object.
In the beautiful medieval village of Fratte Rosa, you will have the possibility to learn the techniques of clay modelling on the wheel, thanks to the multiannual experience of Giacomo Bonifazi, potter of the “Terracotte Bonifazi” workshop.
With the ceramist Giovanna Baldelli of “La Bottega dei cocci” you will try all the free hand working techniques and more: from the plate technique to the one with the coiling, from the use of moulds to that of textures. You will be able to create your unique and custom object.
At the end of the activity, you will have the possibility to enjoy an aperitif near Fratte Rosa.
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