Bogotá Modeling the past: Pre-Hispanic ceramics workshop Bogotá Modeling the past: Pre-Hispanic pottery workshop
ID: GYG1048573-1614241
Category:
Country: Colombia
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
Explore the past at the MUSA Museum and then create your own piece in a ceramics workshop! Live history, learn, and experience the ancient art of Colombia with your own hands.
Colombia is a country with a great pre-Hispanic cultural heritage.
The The material remains bear witness to the
immense diversity of the Colombian territory. They are examples of
adaptations, ways of life, customs, and thoughts.
Ceramics are one of the most important elements of this
archaeological heritage, and looking at them today allows us to
better understand the past that continues to shape
the present and our identities.
On this tour, you will visit the Casa Marqués de San Jorge Archaeological Museum
(MUSA), where you will see firsthand
ceramic pieces from different pre-Columbian cultures,
seeking to understand their meaning, uses, and characteristics. But
since the best way to understand is to do, our
experience continues at the Caja Negra Workshop, where you can
experience the process of making a ceramic piece and giving
shape to the present with the wisdom of the past.
Highlights
- Explore original pieces from pre-Hispanic cultures accompanied by experts.
- You will create your own ceramic piece in a real workshop.
- An authentic connection with culture and community.
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Entrance to the Luis Ángel Arango Library, opposite the statue of Minerva
INCLUDED
- Entrance to the Archaeological Museum
- Transportation between the museum and workshop
- Refreshments with a traditional drink and almodóvar
- Ceramics class
- Ceramic piece with first firing
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
