Pottery workshop with traditional potters
Overview
We will learn about traditional prehispanic ways of clay preparation and pottery handcraft.
We will visit a potter family in their house-workshop for the workshop where we have a typical breakfast.
But we go furter that that: we may walk in a field or see a production at a local bakery, all depends on availibility and your interests. One is sure: this is experience is a genuine interaction with local people.
We will not only learn about Tseltal living culture but also we will share and live it.
IF YOU INTERESTED IN OTHER DATES OR BIGGER GROUPS, CONTACT US. OUR EXPERINCES CAN BE MODIFIED ACCORDING TO YOUR NEEDS AND INTERESTS.
Inclusions
- Breakfast - Tipical breakfast prepared by the artisan
- Donation for the potters
- Private transportation
What to expect
For a day, forget about the digital world and travel in time...
We will travel to Amatenango del Valle, approx. 50 minutes from San Cristobal, a Tzeltal village where women to this day keep the tradition of pottery as it was done in pre-Hispanic times. The potters will explain the tradition and share the secrets of clay.
We will visit the workshop and gallery of Juana Gomez, creator of the giant jaguars, a nationally recognized potter and even abroad.
We will try a typical breakfast prepared for us by the artisan and participate in a workshop with her, during which we will try our artistic talent and have fun as children again.
An experience for all ages, particularly recommended for families with children!
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- 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 experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 4 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 5 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
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This was an amazing and unforgettable experience, one we will hold dear. We work in Indigenous rights and land justice, and Rudy tailored our experience to that. His approach to the pueblo and the artists and their families is kind, thoughtful, and respectful, and we felt welcomed warmly and with...
This was an amazing and unforgettable experience, one we will hold dear. We work in Indigenous rights and land justice, and Rudy tailored our experience to that. His approach to the pueblo and the artists and their families is kind, thoughtful, and respectful, and we felt welcomed warmly and with care. The pottery art in the village is stunning, the meal was wonderful, and the workshop and tour experiences were some of the best we have ever experienced. We are really grateful to have been guided in this way by Rudy, and his reciprocal relationship with the artisan-teachers shows. In addition, he has a fascinating and deep perspective on local history and cultural issues. This was an absolute highlight of our trip - highly recommended.Rudy was an excellent tour guide! Our kids don’t know Spanish, and he was great about explaining things to them in English so that they could be involved. Maria’s family was so welcoming and made us a delicious breakfast. The coffee was the best coffee I’ve ever had! We took a tour of the grounds...
Rudy was an excellent tour guide! Our kids don’t know Spanish, and he was great about explaining things to them in English so that they could be involved. Maria’s family was so welcoming and made us a delicious breakfast. The coffee was the best coffee I’ve ever had! We took a tour of the grounds and workshop and then learned how to make doves out of clay. Our daughters loved the experience of learning pottery from the experts. They had a daughter the same age as our kids and they all enjoyed playing together in the yard. There is a small shop where you can purchased handcrafted pottery. Definitely a must do!This is the only tour company to adventure with in San Cristobal! We had the blessing of hiring the AMAZING and knowledgeable Rudy for a private tour of textiles and pottery. It was a day my partner and I will never forget. It moved us so very much. We got to experience a side of Mexico that so m...
This is the only tour company to adventure with in San Cristobal! We had the blessing of hiring the AMAZING and knowledgeable Rudy for a private tour of textiles and pottery. It was a day my partner and I will never forget. It moved us so very much. We got to experience a side of Mexico that so many never see, and we felt so welcomed by the artisans and their families. We were able to support the artisans with purchases of their amazing work, and at Juana Gomez’s taller, we got to learn how to sculpt with clay and made really cheeky monkey masks! Hands down one of the best days ever, and I can’t wait for more tours with Rudy next time I am in town!This tour was one of our highlights in Chiapas. There are many tours that basically provide narration to an experience you could otherwise do yourself. This pottery workshop allowed us to interact with people we wouldn't have otherwise met, learn about the culture/people, and spend some time maki...
This tour was one of our highlights in Chiapas. There are many tours that basically provide narration to an experience you could otherwise do yourself. This pottery workshop allowed us to interact with people we wouldn't have otherwise met, learn about the culture/people, and spend some time making art in a traditional way. (Note, my husband and I are both hobby potters, and they were able to adjust the workshop to be good for both beginners and those with more experience.) Rudy was an amazing guide who went above and beyond. We purchased pottery from the artists and were trying to figure out how to get it back to the US with us. Rudy went above and beyond, transporting the packed pottery to Tuxtla Gutierrez the following weekend so we could pick it up and pack it in our luggage. If you're in the area, do yourself a favor and make time for this tour.We had an amazing experience, Rudi was an excellent tour guide was very friendly. He picked us up on time and dropped us back off to our accommodation. The pottery workshop felt very authentic and allowed us to meet Mayan women, it didn’t feel over touristy. I really enjoyed making pottery with t...
We had an amazing experience, Rudi was an excellent tour guide was very friendly. He picked us up on time and dropped us back off to our accommodation. The pottery workshop felt very authentic and allowed us to meet Mayan women, it didn’t feel over touristy. I really enjoyed making pottery with them, it was very relaxing and enjoyable. We also learnt about how they make bigger sculptures. They cooked us a delicious lunch as well. Overall a great day and would definitely use this company again.Words cannot describe how amazing this tour with Experiencias Chiapas is. I would recommend it to everyone. Rudy is the most kind, knowledgable and patient guide. He is so happy to answer all of your questions (in perfect English!) and he allows the day to flow very naturally allowing time for ea...
Words cannot describe how amazing this tour with Experiencias Chiapas is. I would recommend it to everyone. Rudy is the most kind, knowledgable and patient guide. He is so happy to answer all of your questions (in perfect English!) and he allows the day to flow very naturally allowing time for each person to complete their pottery and ask anything! Also it was great that he just takes small groups (only 3 of us when I went) because this makes the experience feel a lot more relaxed and authentic. I came away with not only an insight into the ladies' clay pottery techniques but knowledge on their culture too. Not to mention the BEST food I've had in Mexico that the ladies prepare for you to sit around a table and enjoy with them! The ladies do not push it at all (because they're just passionate about their art) but I would recommend bringing some cash because once you get there you'll definitely want to buy some of their beautiful pottery. I don't want to give too much away... but long story short YOU HAVE TO DO THIS EXCURSION. I will be sure to recommend this experience for years to come! Thank you!