Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Make your own pottery

Here is a fun activity.  There is a shop in Tamarindo where you can make your own pottery.  They also sell the Chorotega pottery that is made in nearby Guaitil.  You can take a pottery lesson and make a pot, then return the next day to paint it.  You need to plan to enjoy this activity before your last day in town, however, as the process takes several days.

Chorotega pottery is one of the few traditions that remain from pre-Columbian culture in Costa Rica.  Today, of course, the motifs on the pottery are stylized to appeal to the tourist market.  In Guaitil, you can watch artisans make the pottery and buy directly from them.  You can also buy the pottery at shops in Tamarindo, such as this one, and from vendors who walk on the beach.

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17 comments:

  1. KateOctober 3, 2012 at 3:11 AM

    The pots on display look pretty accomplished, and I doubt that they're products of beginners. Looks like a fun place to visit.

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  2. SharonOctober 3, 2012 at 6:32 AM

    Sounds like a fun activity.

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  3. VirginiaOctober 3, 2012 at 9:51 AM

    I have always wanted to make pottery. I'm sure I'd be hilarious at the wheel but it would be fun to try. Great idea to paint your own.
    V

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  4. JudyOctober 3, 2012 at 4:31 PM

    That would be fun to do but I'm not sure you could get me off the beach long enough to do it.

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  5. 黄清华 Wong Ching WahOctober 3, 2012 at 5:16 PM

    Sounds like to have pottery lesson in such an exquisite place !

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  6. Bob CroweOctober 3, 2012 at 7:09 PM

    The shot gives a nice overview of the craftwork. We went to Guiatil on our last two visits to CR. We particularly like the Oven Shop. Really nice people, fine quality work, fair prices.

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  7. PerthDailyPhotoOctober 5, 2012 at 8:32 AM

    It's a great idea in theory Dave, but I've tried it with lets just say 'interesting' results haha!

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  8. UnknownOctober 7, 2012 at 6:53 AM

    So cool and inviting!

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