Make a pasta bowl at La Panza

Join us at one of Bristol's best pasta restaurants, La Panza for a hands-on pottery experience where you'll craft your very own personalised pasta bowl from scratch.

In this immersive workshop, you will learn the art of pottery-making as they transform raw clay into beautiful, functional pasta bowls. Guided by expert potters instruction, you'll explore various hand-building techniques to shape and sculpt your bowls, creating unique designs and textures to suit your taste.

Whether your favour spaghetti over rigatoni or mix your fusilli and your penne you can make your ideal bowl size of your pasta dreams.

What to expect:

  • Learn handbuilt pottery fundamentals
  • Explore pinch potting techniques
  • All tools and materials provided
  • Collect your fired and glazed pieces 2-4 weeks later
  • Enjoy freshly cooked pasta during the half-hour break

After a brief demonstration from your experts, you'll be let loose to get a feel for the clay, practice your technique and finish off with some decorative techniques to define your design.

Half way through your making, we will have a half an hour break where you can enjoy freshly cooked pasta to refresh yourself before returning to your projects.

Your finished item will be left with your hosts who will fire and glaze your work. You will be contacted to collect your work from your host within 2-4 weeks.

Age restrictions: 18+

Adult (18+ Includes meal and a drink) £48
Student (Student/NHS/Low Inc (please bring proof on the day) Includes meal and a drink) £43.20

Available dates

Sorry, there are currently no dates available

The good news is that we’re expecting more to be added really soon!

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How to get there

Yuup extras

  • Pasta of the day and a glass of wine or soft drink included

Facilities

  • Refreshments available
  • Toilets
  • WiFi

On the day

  • Pasta of the day is included in the ticket, plus a glass of wine/ soft drink. Your drinks order will be taken on arrival.
  • For any dietary requirements please message us in advance.

Changes happen, don't worry

How to change dates
Change of plans? You can easily rebook the next available slot up to 7 days before your experience.
How to get a refund
Can't make it? We understand things happen! You can cancel and get a full refund up to 7 days before your experience.
Please note that this refund policy does not apply to gift bookings. You may reschedule your gift if outside the time period stated above. However, all gifts are non-refundable and expire exactly 1 year after the date of purchase.

You'll be hosted by

Meredith Mason (She/Her)

Meredith is a ceramicist specialising in handbuilding with 3 years of teaching experience. She enjoys exploring clay techniques such as coiling, pinch pots and slab building. Bringing these techniques to a variety of workshops, Meredith aims to share her love of the clay world by guiding you through the process of handmade forms.

Naomi Stokes (She/Her)

Naomi is an expert potter with three years teaching experience. Naomi mostly works on the potter's wheel, but has recently reignited her love for hand building. Her aim is to help people realise their ideas in clay. Naomi will be on hand during the whole experience to give advice, support and plenty of encouragement.

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Available dates

Sorry, there are currently no dates available

The good news is that we’re expecting more to be added really soon!

Want to be the first to find out when new dates are released? Register below to notify the host of your interest