4-Hour Cape Verde Pottery Workshop in Fonte Lima Village on Santiago Island
Highlights
Praia, Santa Maria
art, rural, cultural
Private Tour
4 Hours
Easy
English, French, Portuguese, Spanish
Languages
English, French, Portuguese, Spanish
Description
Discover the heart of Cape Verde in a four-hour pottery workshop set in the tranquil village of Fonte Lima on Santiago Island. Learn traditional pottery-making techniques from local women artisans, create your own clay masterpiece, and enjoy a delicious homemade Cape Verdean brunch. This immersive cultural experience offers insight into rural life, heritage, and community traditions. Perfect for solo travellers, couples, and families seeking an authentic and creative encounter with Cape Verde’s living culture.
Itinerary
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4 Hours: Cape Verde Pottery Workshop in Fonte Lima Village
- Guests are picked up from their accommodation in Praia or nearby areas and driven to the peaceful rural village of Fonte Lima on Santiago Island.
- Receive a warm welcome from local women artisans and learn about the deep cultural roots of pottery in Cape Verdean life.
- Begin your hands-on pottery session under the guidance of skilled craftswomen.
- Work with raw clay, shape your own design, and decorate your handmade pottery piece using traditional techniques passed down through generations.
- Engage in cultural exchange and enjoy conversations with local artisans about their craft, community, and daily life.
- Take a short walk through the village to see local life and scenic surroundings.
- After the workshop, enjoy a traditional Cape Verdean brunch with local dishes such as couscous, catchupa, and fresh fruit prepared by the community.
- Say farewell to your hosts and return to your accommodation with your finished pottery piece or arrange for collection after firing.
What's Included
What's Excluded
What To Bring
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
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| 1 to 2 | /group |
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This is a private tour |
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