Guaitil Pottery Studio

You absolutely MUST go to this location. The owner / artist is incredibly nice helpful and knowledgeable. He explains all the work and it is just a great vacation activity that everyone should do! they have really wonderfully priced works that you can fit in your carry on. The work that’s there is beautiful and I think everyone should atleast go and have a look. The owner also has the most precious dog ! So sweet and loveable. Support local artists especially this one. The fact they offer lessons for family’s and individuals at super reasonable prices on the beach is pretty unheard of plus get out of the sun for a bit and do this activity.

I took a potteryclass with the owner and he said he could open the shop especially for me on sunday because i was leaving on tuesday and otherwise we didn't have enough time. So i made the piece and i could come paint it the next day on monday. After i painted the piece i was supposed to polish it but he didn't help me because there were other custumers, so i just painted it on my own and left. Hé said i could come and pick the piece up at 5 pm so i was there at 5 but he didn't show up. I texted him and he said he wasn't in Tamarindo so we could meet again around 6:00/6:30 pm and he would text me when he was there. I was a little annoyed because he didn't let me know and i had to text him otherwise i would have stood there for maybe 30 minutes or more. Around 7:00 pm i still hadn't gotten a text so i called and he said he was busy and we could meet again at 8:00 pm. It was very annoying!! Then at 8:00 i was at the shop but when i arrived, he was leaving and gave the piece to the restaurant next to it. He saw me and drove back on the drivingway, he gave me the piece but the piece wasn't finished... it was supposed to go into the oven so i could take it home safe but hé didn't do that. He just wrapped it in some paper and gave it to me like that.... i was very dissapointed because i was so proud of the piece i made and now de color is dull, it's not shiny at all and it will probably wont make it home safe because it isn't dry yet... My advice for the owner is: if you don't have time to teach a costumer how to do pottery you should just tell them and not charge them $80 dollars in advance and not finish their piece and don't stick to the appointments you made!

Really great local experience for anyone looking to get a souvenir and support local artists. The artist helps a lot with making sure your pottery turns out well, and you came make it all in one day, shape in the morning and paint in the afternoon, if you want to.

Absolutely add this to your list of things to do if you’re visiting Tamarindo. Arvin is a great teacher and will help to make sure your piece comes out looking just how you want it. We felt like we made a new friend in Tamarindo after taking his class. Don’t miss out!

I had a very good experience with my first time pottery class. The instructor was very helpful and a good teacher. This is an enjoyable way to spend a morning or afternoon in Tamarindo. Highly recommend!

I had so much fun making my wine/water jug with Arbin. I had three one hour classes with him. For the first class we picked out what sort of shape I wanted to make and shaped my jug, the second class included polishing and smoothing and the third class I painted my design on the jug. He then lets the paint dry and bakes it in his oven for you to take home. A fun experience and he was a great teacher! Thanks Arbin!

Arden was great to our two girls over the course of 3 different days. They loved making some art to take home

I loved making pottery at this studio. It was super relaxed and easy going. And a great way to learn about the local culture.