Matera Clay Workshop: Craft Your Own Cucù!
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Overview
Interactive Clay Workshop: Create Your Own Cucu in Matera. Discover the heart of Matera's artisan traditions with a special workshop. This experience lets you learn about the old art of the cucù, a clay whistle shaped like a bird. The cucù makes a fun sound and has important cultural meaning.
The workshop takes place in a real pottery studio. A Master Artisan will teach how to make the whistles. People will learn old ways to make clay whistles that have one sound, two sounds, or even use water to make the sound. Each type of whistle has its own special charm. The master artisan will show you the easy way of moulding the clay into different shapes.
After the cucù is made, it will be fired in a kiln. This makes it strong and gives it a good sound. The finished cucù can be picked up later or shipped to another country. This handmade cucù is a real piece of Matera. This keepsake will help you remember the spirit of Matera.
Highlights
Create a Unique Souvenir: Craft your own traditional Materan 'cucù' whistle to take home.
Learn from a Master: Receive hands-on guidance from a skilled local artisan.
Explore Age-Old Techniques: Discover the traditional methods of shaping clay whistles.
Enjoy a Cultural Experience: Immerse yourself in the artistic heritage of Matera.
Sentiment Analysis
Customers generally enjoyed the interactive clay workshop in Matera. They appreciated learning about the local culture and crafting their own cucù souvenir. Some mentioned extra shipping costs and desired more detailed instructions.

Guests loved learning about the local culture.
Many enjoyed the hands-on experience.
Visitors liked taking home their own creation.
Some customers found the artisan to be very helpful and patient
Some guests mentioned additional shipping costs.
A few visitors wished for more detailed instructions.
The Journey
Pottery Studio in Matera's Sassi District
An authentic pottery studio located in the historic Sassi district of Matera, offering a hands-on workshop experience. Here, you'll learn from a Master Artisan the age-old techniques of crafting traditional clay whistles known as cucù.
Kiln
The kiln is where your handmade cucù undergoes firing, a crucial step that ensures its durability and enhances its unique tone. It is an integral part of the crafting process, transforming the raw clay into a lasting work of art.
Know Before You Go
This private workshop is for two guests. The experience includes a 10% discount coupon at MòVado Food & Drink bar in Piazza Duomo in Matera to collect in our agency, a visit to the clay laboratory in the historic centre of Matera, and all instruction from a Master Artisan in English or Italian. The personalized 'cucù' whistle can be taken home after kiln firing. This does not include home shipping costs for the cucù, if requested, and other souvenirs and personal purchases.
Hot Tip
Some guests recommend confirming shipping costs in advance if you want your cucù sent home.