Top Peru Pottery Classes

Learn traditional and newly developed ceramic techniques in a small-group class in Lima. Set in a studio in the Barranco neighborhood, this short workshop is perfect for anyone spending a day in the artsy area. No previous ceramics experience is necessary, as your group will have the undivided attention of an experienced artist. At the end of the class, you can take home your ceramic creation.

You can create your own ceramic piece, with your mistakes and successes, unlocking creativity, enjoying the process and teaching step by step. Design, model, paint, decorate your piece. I'll take care of the drying and baking, and after 5 to 7 days your work will be ready to go home with you.

Experience an authentic, purposeful cultural journey alongside women of the Shipibo-Konibo Nation, guardians of Amazonian wisdom. In Lima, you'll discover their art, language, and stories of migration and cultural resilience, while painting your own textile under the guidance of a master Indigenous artisan. A transformative, ethical, and women-led experience that connects art, spirituality, and community.

For travelers who like to learn something new and appreciate arts and crafts, this private Sacred Valley Textile Workshop offers hands-on dyeing and weaving with master weavers. In the heart of Peru’s Sacred Valley, learn proper techniques and create your own textile piece. Peru is known for its woven textiles, and here you get to see and try the process yourself.

Discover the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu on this 2-day tour. Visit key sites such as Pisac, Urubamba, and Ollantaytambo and discover their individual archaeological sites with your guide. Spend the night at Aguas Calientes, the village at the base of Machu Picchu, and rest up before exploring the famous Inca citadel the next day.

Try your skills at surfing in Lima, an increasingly popular spot for water sports. Receive a lesson from expert instructors, divided into three parts: stretching; learning basics such as popping up, paddling and balance; and heading into the waves to practice what you've learned. This small-group excursion includes equipment like wetsuits, wax, and surfboards.

Get an immersive experience with Peruvian handicrafts and food on this day tour to Chichubamba. You’ll visit the rural community with a small group of just six people, which makes for an intimate experience. Learn how to fashion ceramics with a local craftsman, then try your hand at chocolate-making and the traditional beer, Chicha de Jora.

If you have only a limited time in Cusco, make sure that you see all of the most-important landmarks by booking this 4-day, small-group tour. You'll visit all of Cusco's must-see attractions, including Sacsayhuaman; explore the Andean villages of the Sacred Valley; and explore the UNESCO World Heritage site of Machu Picchu.