Black Pottery Workshop in La Chamba

In this black pottery workshop in La Chamba, participants will delve into an age-old craft and create their own clay items, similar to skilled potters.

Black Pottery Workshop in La Chamba

The experience commences at 9 am on Carrera 6, with a focus on exploring significant aspects of Colombian indigenous culture.

Initially, we will travel to the community of La Chamba, making a brief stop in El Espinal to enjoy breakfast. Once we arrive in La Chamba, renowned for its artisan heritage stemming from the region's first inhabitants, the Yoropogos Indians, we will witness how the locals skillfully utilize black clay to craft pots, vessels, figurines, and various utensils.

At 10 am, we will visit an artisan workshop where the methods of creating black ceramic pieces will be unveiled. Among the most famous clay figurines of the region is the Mohán, depicting a seated man smoking tobacco.

Following this, you will have the chance to try your hand at pottery. Donning aprons, you will create black ceramic figures, allowing you to experience the role of an artisan for a day!

Once the workshop concludes, a stroll along the Magdalena River, the source of the clay, awaits. We will then make our way to a local farm to savor a traditional lunch, after which you will have the remainder of the afternoon to relax by the swimming pool.

Eventually, we will make our way back to Ibagué, arriving at the meeting point by approximately 6 pm.