Traditional Canarian pottery workshop in Adeje

[Janet]

It was all the rage in the UK in the 70s and 80s, and is still a highly regarded craft in many areas, not least the Canaries, where traditional pottery commands respect and good prices. And now there's a Canarian pottery workshop, for beginners, in the Adeje Cultural Centre, between 13 and 16 May, and 20 to 23 May, between 5 and 7pm. Inscription is free, but requires prior registration on the course: to do this, ring 922 756 246. JA

[Michael]

It was all the rage in the UK in the 70s and 80s, and is still a highly regarded craft in many areas, not least the Canaries, where traditional pottery commands respect and good prices. And now there's a Canarian pottery workshop, for beginners, in the Adeje Cultural Centre, between 13 and 16 May, and 20 to 23 May, between 5 and 7pm. Inscription is free, but requires prior registration on the course: to do this, ring 922 756 246. JA

Just where exactly sells this kind of article? I really struggle to find anything worth buying when i'm there. Our house is overflowing with plastic dolphin paperweights. 

[Janet]

Well there are artisan-crafts places in many parts, but those in the main tourist areas can be pretty tatty. Do you remember when you and I went to Masca, though, we stopped off at a large shop just at the end of Guía de Isora? They have some lovely such pottery in there. And the visitor centre up Teide has some lovely pieces too.

[cinnamon]

also the one in vilaflor, on the left hand side when you drive into the village coming from arona.

[Michael]

Well there are artisan-crafts places in many parts, but those in the main tourist areas can be pretty tatty. Do you remember when you and I went to Masca, though, we stopped off at a large shop just at the end of Guía de Isora? They have some lovely such pottery in there. And the visitor centre up Teide has some lovely pieces too.

I remember it. I'd love to go in there with about a grand in my pocket. Some lovely items.

[Myrtle Hogan-Lance]

Just where exactly sells this kind of article? I really struggle to find anything worth buying when i'm there. Our house is overflowing with plastic dolphin paperweights. 

Did you buy the plain variety or the deluxe variety with a thermometer?  And have you considered snow globes with dolphins or perhaps turtles?