6-Day Uzbek Pottery Course

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6 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Explore ceramics with this in-depth course on Uzbek pottery. Learn to paint, glaze, decorate, and throw on a wheel. Perfect for all levels, from novice to expert. Enjoy a week of hands-on training from Uzbekistan's premier potter. Visit the studio every day for two hours painting pottery and two hours throwing on a wheel. All classes are held in a stunning outdoor studio with plenty of shade and fresh air. Have lunch in the studio and break for tea and treats to hear lectures about the meaning and history of ceramics in Uzbekistan. Outside of the studio, explore the beautiful Fergana region. Venture to Margilan to learn about silk production and atlas weaving, explore the vibrant city of Fergana, and relax in topchans in the hills.

Stay at a pottery studio in Rishtan. Enjoy specially curated dinners and tours. Experience a tandir cookout, Uyghur noodles, and more.

Exact day plans may vary to accommodate the weather.

What's Included

Hands-On Pottery Classes
Private transportation
Nightly Accomodations
Transfer from Tashkent (if option selected)
Lunch (Optional[5])
Lunch
Dinner (Optional[6])
Dinner
Translator
Breakfast (Optional[5])
Breakfast
Guide

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Travelers who book the Tashkent pickup/drop-off option are eligible for pickup/drop-off in Tashkent. Travelers starting in the Fergana Valley should be ready for pick-up an hour before the program starts.

Itinerary

Duration: 6 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Welcome to Rishtan - Welcome

    1 stop
  • 1

    Meet your guides and translators at the studio/hotel you will call home over the trip. Venture to a local studio with your guide/translator to see a pottery demonstration and enjoy a cup of tea and pottery demonstration before heading to a welcome dinner.

    5 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 2

    Intro to Uzbek Pottery - Regional Ceramaics

    2 stops
  • 2

    Meet your master instructor and take your first class in the studio. Classes are split into painting and throwing with a break in between.

    4 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    International Ceramic Center

    Visit the new International Ceramics Center in Rishtan to explore the rich diversity of studios and techniques in the city. Translators accompany travelers to assist in conversations if desired.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 3

    Rishtan Pottery - Local Crafts

    2 stops
  • 4

    Enjoy in-depth classes with your instructor to learn the art of painting and crafting ceramics. Learn about the styles, patterns, and history of crafting ceramics in Uzbekistan.

    4 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Yodgorlik Silk Factory

    Visit an atlas weaving silk factory in Margilan to understand how the local crafts influence each other.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 4

    Rishtan Pottery - Fergana City

    2 stops
  • 6

    Enjoy in-depth classes with your instructor to learn the art of painting and crafting ceramics. Learn about the styles, patterns, and history of crafting ceramics in Uzbekistan.

    4 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Fergana

    Visit the largest city in the Fergana valley for a fun excursion and to learn more about the history of the region.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 5

    Rishtan Pottery - History

    1 stop
  • 8

    Enjoy in-depth classes with your instructor to learn the art of painting and crafting ceramics. Learn about the styles, patterns, and history of crafting ceramics in Uzbekistan. Stay longer at the studio today to enjoy a tour of the on-site museum dedicated to local pottery. Get an in-depth history of the region and its craft-history.

    5 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 6

    Rishtan Pottery - Farewell

    2 stops
  • 9

    Enjoy in-depth classes with your instructor to learn the art of painting and crafting ceramics. Learn about the styles, patterns, and history of crafting ceramics in Uzbekistan.

    4 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 10

    Visit a traditional Uzbek tea house. Sit in a stunning topchan and enjoy learning about the customs in Uzbekistan while sipping tea and enjoying a delicious spread of treats and snacks.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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