Create and take home your own Sicilian ceramic made from Etna lava stone｜Italy

Enjoy a unique experience in the charming historic center of Catania, at the famous Maninterra Workshop, one of the oldest and most renowned artisan studios in the city. Here, tradition and creativity come together in an authentic atmosphere, where you can get your hands dirty – literally!

You will be welcomed by Alice, a young ceramist who grew up surrounded by clays and glazes, daughter of Laura La Greca, artist and founder of the workshop. With passion and patience, Alice will guide you in discovering the basic techniques of ceramics, offering you a fascinating immersion in the world of local crafts.

What you will do:

You'll immediately put on your potter's smock and begin your creative experience.
Clay modeling: you can work freehand or try your hand at the potter's wheel to create your own small piece (note: the piece cannot be taken away as it needs to be fired in the kiln, which takes several days).
Decoration on lava stone: You will be given a genuine lava stone tile, ready to be decorated with your colors and patterns, under Alice's careful guidance.
In exceptional cases, if the lava stone tile is unavailable, it will be replaced with a terracotta tile.
After about 24 hours (not including public holidays, e.g. tiles made on Saturday can be collected on Monday at 1:00 PM), you can collect your finished piece: a unique Sicilian ceramic tile made by you – a tangible and original souvenir of your trip to Sicily.

At the end of the experience, if you wish, you can visit the Maninterra workshop to learn about the complete pottery-making process and admire the exclusive works of Laura La Greca, living examples of Sicilian beauty and artistic tradition.

A perfect activity for:
Families and groups
Inquisitive and creative travelers
Those looking for an authentic souvenir to take home
Anyone who wants to experience Sicily with their hands, heart and mind
Book now and take home not just a souvenir, but an experience to share.