Private Traditional Pottery Class near Arusha
You'll get an authentic view of Tanzania by visiting a group of local potters who create beautiful and functional pieces out of locally mined clay. They'll teach you to prepare, turn, trim, and fire your own pieces, using local tools. At the end of the day, you'll take your completed pot away as a memento of your day. You'll also learn about the work of The Small Things, supporting families and caring for children in crisis.
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Pottery Class
What's included in Private Traditional Pottery Class near Arusha
(Subject to Option Inclusions)First, you'll visit The Small Things and learn about their work supporting orphaned and vulnerable children and families in the community. Then we'll go together to Tengeru, where you will learn from traditional potters how to prepare the clay, turn it on a foot-powered wheel, and fire it in a traditional kiln to take home with you. Throughout the day, your experienced local guide will also teach you about the culture and history of the local Meru tribe.
Inclusions
- Bottled water
- All tools, equipment and materials
- Lunch can be provided for an extra $10 USD at The Small Things' site
- Pickup from local hotels or Arusha
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- From Kilala on the main road, between Usa River and Tengeru, turn up the hill to the end of the pavement, then turn right at Nkoaranga hospital. Park at "TST Pickup Point," 50m down the dirt road. 4x4 drivers, please continue directly to the Happy Family Children's Village, about 2km (see Gmaps)
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Ticket Redemption
For travelers with a Non-4x4 vehicle, park where you see the sign for "The Small Things Pickup Point," about 100m from the hospital, we'll pick you up from there. For travelers with a suitable 4x4, please come directly to the Happy Family Children's Village From the Arusha-Moshi highway, you will turn up a paved road at Kilala - look for signs for Two Mountain Lodge and Kahawa. Go to the end of the paved road, then turn right at Nkoaranga Hospital. Continue until you see a sign for Happy Family Children's Village and a paved driveway to your left.
