Published on Jan, 2025

Such a lovely family and one of a kind experience. Highly recommend to anyone! We loved every minute of it.

Published on Jan, 2025

Incredible and welcoming experience behind the scenes of a ceramic house that pays homage to ancient methods. Matteo and his family (father/master potter Salvatore, mother Betty and brother Marco) want to keep an age-old craft alive. Their town of Montelupo has beauty at every step and turn, from a ceramic-plate Christmas tree to ceramic steps and art installations. The local caffe makes the best cornetto crema (made on site) and the locals are genuine, happy and friendly. Few tourists make their way from Firenze. But they definitely should. An experience not to miss. And the hands-on throwing class with Master Salvatore is a treat. Patient and expert in tuition. I left with two bowls thrown on the wheel and had to also purchase some pieces. Free shipment included and I live in Australia. Thank you Matteo, Salvatore and family!

Published on Dec, 2024

The highlight of my trip. The family owned business with a store full of beautiful ceramics, the factory tour showing each artist’s input into each creation, and lastly the hands on attempt to make a piece with gentle guidance from a master potter. A fun, enjoyable and rewarding time.

Published on Nov, 2024

Could not recommend this experience more!! Matteo was the perfect tour guide! From the start he was so kind and beyond helpful, giving us suggestions about what to do with our luggage since we were traveling out the day of our experience and suggestions of what to do in Montelupo. The experience was incredible. We got to see the whole process for making pottery which was so cool to see firsthand. Matteo explained every step of the process and answered all our curious questions with so much enthusiasm. After the tour of the factory, we got to try our hand at making something of our own. Matteo’s father, one of the best wheel workers in Montelupo, helped us make our bowls. And thankfully he did because otherwise they probably wouldn’t be usable LOL but they turned out beautifully and now, not only do we have a special memory, but also bowls we’ll use for years to come to remember our wonderful time in Montelupo with Matteo and his family. We were able to walk around their family shop and bought a couple of items. Because Matteo is already sending our bowls, he is just going add those items to our shipment so we could get some larger items that we wouldn’t have been able to otherwise. They even offered the option to create a custom piece. We saw a pattern in the factory that we loved but wanted it on a flower pot…. They’re going to make that for us!! We are so excited for our pieces to arrive and are so grateful for this wonderful experience!

Published on Nov, 2024

Great family. Very informative experience. Would definitely recommend it. Truly works of art. Earned a lot about pottery making.