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 10 guests    

  £45 - £55 (£45 for Public; £55 for Private)
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 colored 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.
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Knowledge required
None—just make sure you have a sunny disposition!
What to bring
Please bring an apron if you have it; 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.

Location

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

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Recent reviews of Summer Tapas Serving Set Pottery Workshop

  • 5/5 from Claire Campbell, attended Sep 2026: Chiara was such a friendly and helpful teacher. We did the summer tapas serving set pottery class and she gave us a lot of freedom to choose what me made and whether we wanted more time on hand building or decoration. We all had such a great afternoon and were so pleased with what we made. It was a really relaxed environment and Chiara was wonderful - would highly recommend!
  • 5/5 from Oana Iliesi, attended Aug 2026: My friend enjoyed this experience very much.
  • 5/5 from Linda Kirkland, attended Aug 2026: Fabulous family pottery class. Tapas bowls and tray, made by each prison, all expertly led and taught. Really enjoyed learning something new and the guidance and gentle help was fantastic. Can’t wait to see the final product and looking forward to another class
  • 5/5 from Agnese Sardella, attended Jul 2026: We really enjoyed this workshop, Chiara is an amazing teacher who clearly explained various techniques and followed our progress. It was the first time I tried pottery and I can't wait to go back for more classes.
  • 5/5 from Kim Thomson, attended Jul 2026: Thank you for a wonderful afternoon. Very well organised. Enjoyed hand moulding the clay and painting our designs.
  • 5/5 from Sophie, attended Jun 2026: It was a lovely relaxed class, and the small group size meant that Chiara could take the time to provide 1-1 support as well as class instruction. It was pitched right for beginner level and the workshop space it was hosted in was lovely!
  • 5/5 from Alice Rush, attended Jun 2026: Really enjoyed the class, everything was really well explained and extra help and guidance was always available if required. Would definitely book another class here!
  • 5/5 from Silvia Figliozzi, attended Jun 2026: It was an amazing experience! Chiara is a lovely teacher; she explained and showed everything we needed and more. She followed us through all the steps of the workshop. I will do it again for sure!
  • 5/5 from Allison Johnstone, attended Jun 2026: I really enjoy the class. It was in a great space with lots of help and support. It was my first time hand building with clay and now I definitely want to do more. Highly recommend.
  • 5/5 from Anonymised ClassBento customer, attended Jun 2026: Relaxed atmosphere, suitable for all levels of knowledge :) Teacher was great at explaining everything and super helpful throughout the workshop.
  • 5/5 from Pamela Lazcano-Ernstberger, attended Jun 2026: Nice class and company; my dad was reluctant, but think he enjoyed it! Teacher was very helpful and good at guiding all! Grazie mille!
Your teacher

Bottega Ceramica
Bottega Ceramica

5.0 (60)
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.
2026-10-16 15:00:00
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