6-Day Uzbek Pottery Course
Overview
Available languages
144 hours
Mobile ticket
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.
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
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
What To Expect
Welcome to Rishtan - Welcome
Accommodations
Hotel in central Tashkent.
Food and Drinks
DINNER
Dinner
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.
Intro to Uzbek Pottery - Regional Ceramaics
Accommodations
Pottery studio in Rishtan.
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Meet your master instructor and take your first class in the studio. Classes are split into painting and throwing with a break in between.
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.
Rishtan Pottery - Local Crafts
Accommodations
Pottery studio in Rishtan.
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
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.
Visit an atlas weaving silk factory in Margilan to understand how the local crafts influence each other.
Rishtan Pottery - Fergana City
Accommodations
Pottery studio in Rishtan
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
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.
Fergana
Visit the largest city in the Fergana valley for a fun excursion and to learn more about the history of the region.
Rishtan Pottery - History
Accommodations
Pottery studio in Rishtan.
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Enjoy an authentic cookout and experience uniquely Uzbek cooking methods.
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.
Rishtan Pottery - Farewell
Accommodations
Pottery studio in Rishtan.
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Enjoy a departure dinner with authentic Uzbek cuisine.
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.
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.
What‘s Included
Hands-On Pottery Classes
Private transportation
Nightly Accomodations
Transfer from Tashkent (if option selected)
Translator
Guide
Pickup points
Fergana Airport
Fergana Uzbekistan
Options
Transfer to/from Tashkent
Stop in Kokand: Visit a palace in Kokand on your way between Tashkent and Rishton.
Transfer to/from Tashkent
Pickup included
Pickup within Fergana Valley
Transfer to/from program
Pickup included
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