Summer Tapas Serving Set Pottery Workshop

Craft your own delightful tapas set by hand this summer at Bottega Ceramica.



2.5 hours Class size 1 to 4 guests    

  £45 - £55 (£45 for Public class; £55 for Private class) (PayPal Pay in 3 available)
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Celebrate summer with this handbuilding pottery workshop in Edinburgh and create your very own tapas set – three gorgeous pieces designed for long evenings, good company, and enjoying the season together.
You'll learn hands-on techniques from a friendly, qualified instructor, discovering the satisfying art of pinching, coiling, and slab building as you shape each piece. Whether you're picking this up for the first time or you've worked with clay before, the low-pressure atmosphere means you'll feel confident experimenting and creating at your own pace.
Your set comes to life piece by piece: a small bowl perfect for olives or nuts, a larger one for chips, and a stylish dish that brings it all together. Once the forms are shaped, it's time to add personality. You'll explore decorative techniques – textures, patterns, even a selection of coloured slips – to capture the essence of summer and make each piece entirely, unmistakably yours. By the end of the session, you'll have created something functional and one-of-a-kind that's ready to impress.
After the workshop, your pieces stay behind to dry, glaze, and fire to a food-safe finish. A few weeks later, your custom tapas set will be ready to collect – just in time to host those summer gatherings you've been planning.
What you'll get
A handcrafted tapas set includes two bowls and a serving platter or board, all fired and ready to use.
Knowledge required
None—just make sure you have a sunny disposition!
What to bring
Please bring an apron if you have one; otherwise, we'll provide one.
Suitable for

Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 10 years old).

An adult must accompany any attending kids, and must pay for a separate ticket.

This experience would also be a creative gift for her, gift for mum, Father's Day gift or gift for couples.

Location

Edinburgh Open Workshop, 39-41 Assembly Street, Leith, Edinburgh

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bottega ceramica
bottega ceramica

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female Women-owned

Bottega Ceramica is a ceramics studio founded by Chiara Dorbolò, an architect and ceramist trained in Italy, the Netherlands, and Spain. The studio's mission is to share the transformative experience of working with clay using your hands and the pottery wheel.
Crafting beautiful and functional pieces from clay is a joyful and empowering process. The repetitive, rhythmic motions involved in kneading, centering, and shaping clear the mind and lift the mood by means of mindfulness and sensory grounding. Nestled in a sunny studio space within the Edinburgh Open Workshop, Bottega offers beginners and seasoned potters alike a chance to experience this wonderful process. Whether you are touching clay for the first time or the hundredth, you'll find room to disconnect from the daily hustle and reconnect with your creative self.
The name Bottega is inspired by the traditional Italian workshop where artists and craftsmen trained under a master. Since Renaissance times, 'andare a bottega' has been synonymous with learning through observation and practice—preparing materials, replicating processes, and accumulating practical knowledge. Your instructor, Chiara, is a graduate of the Academy of Architecture in Amsterdam and the Francisco Alcántara School of Ceramics in Madrid. With two years of experience as a pottery teacher and nearly a decade as a design and architecture educator, she brings a rich pedagogical foundation to every class. At Bottega, she provides a thoughtful learning experience rooted in tradition and shaped by contemporary design practices. Through an approach that combines technical skill, material sensitivity, and spatial thinking, she'll help you deepen your understanding of ceramics as a craft and as a design language.
Classes at Bottega follow the atelier model, featuring small group sizes, personalized guidance, attention to technique, and space for experimentation. In particular, we offer:
  • Taster classes, for those eager to dip their fingers into the tactile world of ceramics.
  • Introductory courses, for beginners ready to embark on a comprehensive learning journey.
  • Weekly sessions, ideal to sharpen your skills and explore new creative horizons.
  • Themed workshops, where you are guided to create pieces inspired by seasons, topics, or celebrations.
Join us for an immersive experience tailored to your level of expertise. Dive into handbuilding and wheel throwing techniques and discover the sense of tranquillity that comes from engaging with this timeless craft. You'll leave with more than just pottery: you'll gain patience, inspiration, and a deeper connection to an ancient art form.
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2026-06-19 15:00:00
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