Excursion Rhodian pottery workshop tour at Rhodes

Pottery-making in Rhodes dates from ancient times, and is practised on the island to this day. Your half-day excursion to a ceramic workshop explores the history of pottery-making in Rhodes, and offers a unique opportunity to make your own vase pottery.

Panoramic Drive, Pottery Workshop

Depart the pier for approximately one-hour panoramic drive to Mount Smith, passing the Temple of Apollo and Ancient Stadium and then onto Afandou where the Bonis Ceramic Workshop is located. Upon arrival, each guest will be given a special apron and a general introduction on the art of ceramics. Simultaneously, this will be done by a demonstration on the pottery wheel by the instructor. All the guests, in groups of 3, will then be given the opportunity to make their own vase pottery under the guidance of the instructor, using the pottery wheel.

Ceramic Workshop's Exhibition & Local Snacks

The vase will then be baked and colored by the ceramic technicians, and in turn, at a later date be sent to each guest's home. There will be ample time after the pottery lesson for the guests to browse through the Ceramic Workshop's exhibition to admire the beautiful Rhodian Ceramics on display while enjoying a glass of ouzo with local snacks.

The tour concludes with the return drive back to the pier.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion may include: New Town of Rhodes, Mount Smith, Temple of Apollo, Ancient Stadium, Afandou, Bonis Ceramic Workshop

Note

Please note: This tour involves a minimal amount of walking and is suitable for guests with limited mobility; however it is not wheelchair accessible. Guests must be able to negotiate a few steps at the pottery shop.  We suggest guests dress in seasonal clothing and wear comfortable walking shoes. All guests will be required to fill in a form with their home address so that their pottery can be sent to them. Beverages, such as ouzo or water, will be served to the guests during their stay at the workshop.  Space on this tour is extremely limited; we suggest you book well in advance to avoid disappointment.