Since 1981 La Meridiana offers residential Ceramic Courses
and Pottery Workshops of one or two weeks for beginners,
advanced and professional potters.
The courses refer to all ceramic processes and accommodate all skill levels. The one or two week long courses cover techniques for making, decorating and firing functional and sculptural pieces.
The longer, two or three month intensive courses are dedicated to throwing and functional ceramics, equipping students with a strong foundation in clay.
The Ceramic School is set in a restored 17th century farmhouse,
in the centre of Tuscany, land of Etruscan and Roman culture,
medieval architecture and renaissance splendour.
Our goal is to offer a facility dedicated to a continual education in the ceramic art, a meeting ground in a place rich in Italian culture.
Instructors of exceptional repute lead all our courses.
Just like our students, they come from across the world.
With an average of 200 students every year, over 5000 students have attended courses at La Meridiana to date.
La Meridiana news
The barn is ready!
We have a very exciting news to share with you. Thanks to the tireless work of the builders, Roman, and of course Pietro — together with the support of our “Community Builders” — our barn is finally...
On Centre 2026 – Final show
The On Centre 2026 Course has come to its conclusion after three months of intensive study, experimentation, and shared studio experience at La Meridiana. Participants immersed themselves in...
Preview of the 2027 Programme
We are pleased to present a preview of the 2027 programme. This includes both our 'classic' courses, which have become fixed appointments in our calendar, and some new workshop. Please keep an eye...
The Barn
The barn in front of the main building of La Meridiana is undergoing a huge transformation. Ever since founder and owner Pietro Maddalena bought the property more than forty years ago, he has...
