Black Pottery Workshop in La Chamba

Black Pottery Workshop in La Chamba

During this black pottery workshop in La Chamba, participants will learn about ancient craft traditions and create clay objects.

The experience begins at 9 am on Carrera 6, diving into aspects of Colombian indigenous culture. After meeting, we'll head to the community of La Chamba, stopping in El Espinal for breakfast. La Chamba is recognized for its artisan tradition originating from the Yoropogos Indians, known for crafting items from black clay.

At 10 am, we will visit an artisan center to understand the creation of black ceramic objects and see the popular clay figurine, the Mohán, depicting a seated man smoking tobacco.

Participants will then have the chance to practice their pottery skills, putting on aprons to mold black ceramic figures. After this workshop, there will be a walk along the Magdalena River, where the clay is sourced. A visit to a local farm follows for a traditional lunch, with the afternoon free for swimming.

The return to Ibagué will conclude by dropping off participants at the meeting point at approximately 6 pm.