Private Pottery Experience at British Virgin Islands
Overview
Have fun with friends making pottery! Explore the magic of pottery making with guide and instructor Karl Burnett, a local ceramic artist who makes beautiful stoneware pottery. Get hands on instructions in a small private group class. Pottery making is beginner friendly and great fun for both young and old. Try the potter's wheel and get your hands muddy while having fun or relax while hand building your very own creation! In addition, see live exciting demonstrations at the potter's wheel by Karl followed by a tour of the tranquil tropical garden where the workshop is placed. You will also have the opportunity to acquire fine crafted pieces from the practicing local artist. This type of clay experience is unique to
The Pottery Garden in The Virgin Islands. Make Art and memories that you will cherish and remember!
The Pottery Garden in The Virgin Islands. Make Art and memories that you will cherish and remember!
Inclusions
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Bottled water
- pottery tools, materials and equipment
What to expect
Itinerary
Guests are received at their desired staring point and shuttled in air conditioned comfort with historical information about the scenic drive to and from The Pottery Garden (coastal and ridge road). On arrival Potter/Instructor Karl Burnett gives an introduction of the grounds and himself as a ceramic artist. In the workshop, Karl explains the basics of pottery "hand building" techniques and then demonstrates making different shaped pieces on the potter's wheel. Now, it is your chance to get your hands in the clay! Have a try at the potter's wheel or hand build your own creation! After all the clay play fun, Karl shows you about his outdoor wood fired kiln and tropical garden. Browse through the studio gallery of beautiful handcrafted pottery on sale and get yourself a lovely reminder of your trip to The Virgin Islands. Enjoy viewing our exhibit of wildlife craft in various media from around the world. Watch the wildlife at Josiah's Bay salt water pond and see beautiful Josiah's Bay beach before being shuttled back to your starting point.
**Only Pottery Class Opt.- Pick Up/Drop Off+Class. No Stops/1 Route**
Stop At:
• The Pottery Garden, Josiah's Bay, Road Town Tortola
Guests are received at their desired staring point and shuttled in air conditioned comfort with historical information about the scenic drive to and from The Pottery Garden (coastal and ridge road). On arrival Potter/Instructor Karl Burnett gives an introduction of the grounds and himself as a ceramic artist. In the workshop, Karl explains the basics of pottery "hand building" techniques and then demonstrates making different shaped pieces on the potter's wheel. Now, it is your chance to get your hands in the clay! Have a try at the potter's wheel or hand build your own creation! After all the clay play fun, Karl shows you about his outdoor wood fired kiln and tropical garden. Browse through the studio gallery of beautiful handcrafted pottery on sale and get yourself a lovely reminder of your trip to The Virgin Islands. Enjoy viewing our exhibit of wildlife craft in various media from around the world. Watch the wildlife at Josiah's Bay salt water pond and see beautiful Josiah's Bay beach before being shuttled back to your starting point.
**Only Pottery Class Opt.- Pick Up/Drop Off+Class. No Stops/1 Route**
Stop At:
• The Pottery Garden, Josiah's Bay, Road Town Tortola
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- 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 is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
mayaw973
October 2023
Wow, what a great time! My partner and I booked the day before and Karl was quick to respond to our initial inquiries. The space itself is beautiful and Karl provides a very relaxing, low - pressure teaching by environment. He has a great sense of humor and we had a lot of fun. We are very pl...
Wow, what a great time! My partner and I booked the day before and Karl was quick to respond to our initial inquiries. The space itself is beautiful and Karl provides a very relaxing, low - pressure teaching by environment. He has a great sense of humor and we had a lot of fun. We are very pleased with our pieces and all in all considering it was just the 2 of us, the pricing seems more than reasonable.741chen_ew
October 2023
Definitely one of my favorite activities to do on island. Karl is an amazing instructor and allows us creative control over our pieces. Always a pleasure
Definitely one of my favorite activities to do on island. Karl is an amazing instructor and allows us creative control over our pieces. Always a pleasureD3RN
August 2022
The Pottery Garden BVI is a serenely welcoming and beautiful place to be! The pieces themselves are unique and creatively inspired! My favorite part of this experience was learning how to use the spinning wheel. Karl was such a great teacher and his love and knowledge for his craft was clearly ev...
The Pottery Garden BVI is a serenely welcoming and beautiful place to be! The pieces themselves are unique and creatively inspired! My favorite part of this experience was learning how to use the spinning wheel. Karl was such a great teacher and his love and knowledge for his craft was clearly evident. I especially loved his helper, his son Kem, who confidently knew what he was doing even at such a young age! It was beautiful to see the support and help his wife Cristal also gave, sharing her insight and also encouraging while he instructed. The entire experience was fun, educational without being overwhelming and even left me with a few life lessons! I would definitely recommend this experience to everyone and would absolutely do it again! Can't wait!Berkely_M
July 2022
This has been the best out of water experience I have had on Tortola!!!! Karl provided an excellent demo at the wheel with very thorough instructions and hands in assistance. As you can see my husband and I didn’t make masterpieces, but had a blast! We have been laughing about our terrible creati...
This has been the best out of water experience I have had on Tortola!!!! Karl provided an excellent demo at the wheel with very thorough instructions and hands in assistance. As you can see my husband and I didn’t make masterpieces, but had a blast! We have been laughing about our terrible creations knowing full well we are having them shipped to us and will likely paint them and display on the mantle. Fellas, my husband had a ton of fun too. Karl offers hand building creations with clay also. We have been stuck on the Great British Pottery show and had to take a turn at the wheel. This experience is appropriate for children also. Also, Karl will show you the garden and kilns which are also cool to see. Thanks for the fantastic experience Karl!!!!ErinVMitch
January 2022
Spent the most delightful morning learning pottery with Karl and touring the garden and gallery hosted by his wife. I was able to try both modelling and wheel methods and finished with an adorable bowl to bring home. I also picked up some beautiful artisan pieces to bring home (or have shipped if...
Spent the most delightful morning learning pottery with Karl and touring the garden and gallery hosted by his wife. I was able to try both modelling and wheel methods and finished with an adorable bowl to bring home. I also picked up some beautiful artisan pieces to bring home (or have shipped if you pack light). When booking ask to include a tour of Tortola, and shuttle services to pick you up anywhere on the island. Saw some incredible sights and learned much about the local history and community. I highly recommend this excursion for its fun, thoroughness and professionalism. The Pottery Garden is a must visit!dlpannebaker
December 2021
Pottery Garden is an excellent local business and wonderful experience to have in the BVI. Dont miss this even if you are not artistic since the basic and advanced classes are available. The classes are relaxing and fun. The local shop has a variety of wares for sale, while the garden holds a var...
Pottery Garden is an excellent local business and wonderful experience to have in the BVI. Dont miss this even if you are not artistic since the basic and advanced classes are available. The classes are relaxing and fun. The local shop has a variety of wares for sale, while the garden holds a variety of local fruit trees. Scheduling over whatsapp was easy and convenient. My husband and I had a private wheelthrowing lesson where Carl broke down the steps and we were able to make 3 pieces during the session (a cup, a dish, and fruit bowl). The experience was a great way for my husband and I to tackle a creative project together and support an amazing local business. At the end of our session we not only had a great time, pieces of artwork, and pictures but they also provided a compilation video of our experience to us a few days later. Great memories! The Pottery Garden is located on the north side of Tortola by Josiah's Bay. There are 2 well placed signs from Pottery Garden that point the way, but the last stretch of road can be muddy after heavy rain. Carl and Crystal also shared they are expanding soon to a larger kiln for bigger pottery projects as well offering more food on location besides drinks.