Itinerary
- Slovenska L'udova Majolika Modra: Excursion: introduction of Majolica Modra manufactory, visiting the workshops, where experienced craftsmen will show you the secrets of their art and traditional ceramic products, a short documentary film.
- Slovenska L'udova Majolika Modra: After the excursion follows the workshop focused on the participants' work. Together we will try the technique of painting on raw glaze.
- Slovenska L'udova Majolika Modra: Visiting Majolica shop where you can buy and take away a souvenir.
Includes
- English speaking local guide
- Private transportation
- Admission
Details
Majolica is an art which is old, but can be traditional and modern too. Learn about Slovakia’s traditional art in Modra city. Modra is famous for their ceramics production and classical way of decorating cups, plates and many more. Experienced craftsmen will show you the secrets of their art.
In the past, also various crafts, apart from vine growing, developed and the potters became the most outstanding of them. Although Modra has no railway what lead to decay of crafts, vine growing and production of majolica still thrived.
In 1883 workshop for production of pottery and a school was founded in Modra. The Slovak Folk Majolica still maintains the old tradition. The local produce, so typical for Modra, is sold in the local plant. It is much sought for both by Slovaks and foreigners (source: Dajama).
Price depends on number of people and if you would like to have a workshop too.
In the past, also various crafts, apart from vine growing, developed and the potters became the most outstanding of them. Although Modra has no railway what lead to decay of crafts, vine growing and production of majolica still thrived.
In 1883 workshop for production of pottery and a school was founded in Modra. The Slovak Folk Majolica still maintains the old tradition. The local produce, so typical for Modra, is sold in the local plant. It is much sought for both by Slovaks and foreigners (source: Dajama).
Price depends on number of people and if you would like to have a workshop too.
Know Before You Go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
