- Address: Edgehill Heights St. Thomas, Barbados
- Contact phone: +1246 425 0223
- Website: http://earthworks-pottery.com
- E-mail: eworks@caribsurf.com
- Opening hours: weekdays - from 9:00 to 17:00, Saturday - from 9:00 to 13:00
The pottery house in Barbados (Potter's House) today is a museum, a workshop and a souvenir shop. Here you will learn not only about the history of ceramics on the island , but also you will see with your own eyes a master class on the making of some of its species.
History of the museum
The house of ceramics in Barbados was founded in 1983 by Goldie Spieler. Now the production of ceramic products is led by his son David, and the staff is already 24 people. During its existence, a tiny workshop of handmade ceramics has become a real museum in the Caribbean.
What interesting things can you see in the House of Ceramics?
It should be noted that the distinctive feature of local ceramics is the combination of blue and green shades in the mural. In this museum produce a very large range of goods - the basic collection is about 100 forms in 24 color options. Here you can see dishes and cutlery, vases, a variety of lamps, pots, coasters, accessories for the bathroom and kitchen. All produced products are of very high quality and absolutely safe, since they do not contain lead. Crockery and cutlery from the House of Ceramics are suitable for dishwashers and microwave ovens, and the products will not lose their original appearance.
Visitors to the museum have an excellent opportunity to see masters during the manufacture and painting of products. You can visit the souvenir shop and choose there already finished products, as well as order products to your taste. A future couple in the House of Ceramics can buy a very original gift, which is a special ceramic plate with the names of the bride and groom and the date of their wedding.
After viewing the gallery, you can go to rest in the nearby Potter's House Café, where you can enjoy the delicacies of authentic Barbados cuisine .
How to visit?
The museum is located in the central part of the island state of Barbados, between Bridgetown and Holtown , in the St. Thomas area. In order to reach it, you need to fly to the international airport Grantley Adams , located 14 km east of the capital. Further, to get directly to the museum, right at the airport you can rent a car or take a taxi.
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