Pottery studio in Atitlán
Create, Relax, Connect
Atitlán Pottery, created by local artists who honor the Maya heritage through clay and creativity. In our studio, we offer unique pottery experiences that blend tradition, artistry, and connection to Maya culture. We host private events for both children and adults, perfect for couples, friends, or families. In our craft workshop, you can improve your skills, create your own unique pieces, and enjoy a relaxing moment by the lake. Our clay comes from different regions of Guatemala, supporting local communities and helping preserve traditional ceramic practices. Every piece you create with us keeps a part of our country’s history and artistry alive. Relax, create, and enjoy your vacation at Lake Atitlán with Atitlán Pottery
Instructors
Jeany
Founder of Atitlán Pottery
Jeany is the founder of Atitlán Pottery and a facilitator of creative experiences with a therapeutic approach.
Trained as a psychologist and a Maya woman, she supports students through a sensitive and mindful perspective, integrating the creative process as a tool for well-being, self-exploration, and emotional regulation. Her work focuses on holding safe and respectful spaces where art and cultural identity are experienced in a deep and human way.
Driven by a strong commitment to supporting local culture and artists, Jeany seeks to honor and preserve ancestral practices, creating experiences that inspire connection, respect, and cultural continuity.
Nicolás
Ceramic artist instructor
Nicolás is a local ceramic artist and instructor at Atitlán Pottery.
His practice spans ceramics, painting, and illustration, and focuses on the creative process, hands-on work, and a deep connection with clay. As an instructor, he offers a welcoming and accessible learning experience for students of all levels.
As part of his teaching, Nicolás introduces students to Maya glyphs, the Maya syllabary, and the concept of nawales, sharing the cultural and symbolic language found in ancient Maya pottery. Through historical references and hands-on practice, he explains how the Maya used ceramics to tell stories and teaches students how to create their own pieces using traditional pigments inspired by ancestral techniques. He speaks English and Maya as native languages.
