So happy to have come upon Elena Agata Ceramics. My daughter really wanted to do pottery after visiting the Sargadelos factory in Galicia this summer. We researched different locations around Madrid for children's pottery workshops, taking into account the setup/environment and the style of the teachers. I felt most confident about the workshop at Elena Agata's. For us, it was a super positive experience. The space itself is intimate and personable, a reflection of how they run the workshops. We arranged a two-hour workshop for five 8-year olds to mold and decorate a bowl. While too young to use the pottery wheel, this activity was great at getting the children engaged in something creative. The duration was perfect for younger attention spans and the children really enjoyed it. Ben and Elena are relaxed and very good at handling children. After the class is over, it takes a few weeks (and two firings of the ceramics the children make) to get the final product. More notes to mention: They can offer classes in English as well as Spanish, as they're pretty much bilingual. They do adult classes as well. They had a HEPA filter running during the class and the door open for great ventilation (we have a family member undergoing treatment so appreciated this accommodation). They have a site online where you can purchase their ceramics. Highly recommended. We will be back. read more

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