The Art of Working Clay by Hand

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Discover the thrill of working clay by hand as you join experienced instructors to create your own unique masterpieces. Plus, explore the natural beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains!
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

    • I’m comfortable with some walking throughout the day
    • I expect to get on and off of a coach, and I’m ready to stroll through cities and to stand for a few hours when we’re learning in museums

What's this trip about?

    Discover the thrill of working clay by hand as you join experienced instructors to create your own unique masterpieces. Plus, explore the natural beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains!

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Details

Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 24 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transport
Start CityMontreat, NC
End CityMontreat, NC

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Culinary & Wine
  • Hiking & Walking
  • Train & Rail Journeys
  • High Adventure

Destinations

Activities

  • Adventure & Adrenaline
  • Hiking
  • Nature
  • Trains & Rail

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 10

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 24

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Itinerary

Day 1 Check-in, Registration, Welcome Dinner, Orientation Montreat, NC

Inn check-in from 3:00 p.m. Remember to bring your name-tag (sent previously).

Assembly Inn check-in 3:00-5:30 p.m. Pull up to the Assembly Inn porch to unload, then park your vehicle in any designated spot close to the Inn or by the lake and check in. Program R...

Day 2 Bowl Making, Intro. to Working with Slabs, Surface Design Montreat, NC

Group stretches in the main lobby 7:30-7:45 a.m. Daily climbing a flight of stairs to second floor of building where classes are held; walking up and down hills, mountainous terrain.

We will walk across the street from the Assembly Inn, and climb stairs to the 2...

Day 3 Scraffito Design & Slips, Elective Hike Montreat, NC

Group stretches in the main lobby 7:30-7:45 a.m. Daily climbing a flight of stairs to second floor of building where classes are held; walking up and down hills, mountainous terrain.

Getting back to the puzzle of finishing the box project, we will decide how to ...

Day 4 Completion of Projects, Glazing, Free Time Montreat, NC

Group stretches in the main lobby 7:30-7:45 a.m. Daily climbing a flight of stairs to second floor of building where classes are held; walking up and down hills, mountainous terrain.

We will prepare for the bisque firing by completing all projects in process. We...

Day 5 Glaze Day, Wheel Experience Montreat, NC

Group stretches in the main lobby 7:30-7:45 a.m. Daily climbing a flight of stairs to second floor of building where classes are held; walking up and down hills, mountainous terrain.

We will gather for a demonstration of the glaze process and will then be able t...

Day 6 Wheel Trim & Handles, Kiln Opening & Final Pieces Montreat, NC

Daily climbing a flight of stairs to second floor of building where classes are held; walking up and down hills, mountainous terrain. Check-out 11:00 a.m.

We will continue our experimentation with the wheel by learning how to wheel trim our thrown pieces and how...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $799
Price per day$133
Last Updated: 2/23/2024

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Meals Included
  • Number of Breakfast: 5
  • Number of Lunch: 5
  • Number of Dinner: 5
Age Requirements
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