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Private Art & Culture Tour in Tortola Virgin Islands

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Location: Tortola, British Virgin Islands
Duration: 2 to 4 hours
Product code: 324533P1


Overview
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Jenesis Studios, Great Mountain, Tortola VG1110, British Virgin IslandsLocal Artist Reuben Vanterpool takes you on a cultural journey guiding you through his garden, museum/gallery & traditional oven bakery. Here you can get a taste of Virgin Island life before the 1960's. The facility also includes a mini gift shop & snacket. Mr. Vanterpool is one of the most prominent Artist in the Virgin Is. practicing for over 45 years and mainly works in oil/acrylic on canvas. Many of his beautiful paintings illustrates the early life and culture of the Virgin Is. Jenesis Studios is truly a gem of culture and is well worth the visit.*Added Option* - Bread Baking Observe baking in a traditional oven and sample the goods when complete, along with other goodies! +$20Duration: 1 hourStop At: The Pottery Garden, Josiah's Bay, Road Town TortolaLocal Ceramic Artist Karl Burnett shows you around his pottery grounds "The Pottery Garden" where you'll be immersed in an "earthmade experience". Karl explains his journey as a mainly self taught potter, talks about his making processes and explains his impressive wood fired kiln which is covered in local stone. Take a guided walk through his workshop where the excitement kicks up a notch with live demonstrations on the potter's wheel and other pottery production techniques! After seeing how the pots are made browse around the quaint studio gallery featuring Karl's handmade pieces for sale where you can purchase a keepsake to remember your visit.Karl Burnett is the best known and only local potter in practice on Tortola.The Pottery Garden is a pottery studio placed in a tropical garden just a few minutes away from beautiful Josiah's Bay beach and is an experience you won't regret!*Added Option* - Clay playGet a try at the wheel during the demo section of the tour + $5 Duration: 1 hourStop At: Tortola, Tortola, British Virgin IslandsSightseeing & stops at points of interestTake in beautiful views and learn Virgin Islands history and culture on a relaxing drive between studios. See a historical ruin and visit the salt pond at Josiah's bay where you can see flamingos and other bird life(binoculars included). Duration: 45 minutes
Supplier Name
The Pottery Garden
Additional Information
Confirmation will be received at time of booking,Not wheelchair accessible,Stroller accessible,Service animals allowed,Near public transportation,Most travelers can participate,This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund,This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund,This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate,Face masks required for travelers in public areas,Face masks required for guides in public areas,Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff,Social distancing enforced throughout experience,Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas,Gear/equipment sanitized between use,Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized,Guides required to regularly wash hands,Regular temperature checks for staff,Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms,Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
Inclusions:
Air-conditioned vehicle,Seating - customize your tour by selecting forward facing seating or sit facing each other,Bottled water,Binoculars for bird watching at Josiah's Bay Pond,Entry/Admission - Jenesis Studios,Entry/Admission - The Pottery Garden
Exclusions:
*Added Option* at Jenesis Studio - Bread Baking for $20,*Added Option* - Clay play for $5 at Pottery Garden
Traveler Reviews

Best part was learning to make our own pots.on a wheel. Great guide and you get to know the history of the island.. good for families.

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