Signature Experience
Wellness, adventure
& Pottery Retreat
Our 6-day pottery retreats offers the perfect combination of expert-led pottery workshops, nourishing food, adventure, wellness and relaxation. Whether you are a beginner looking looking to fall in love with a new hobby, or an intermediate potter seeking guidance and mentorship, our ceramics retreat invites you to unleash your creativity and meet other potters in a tropical and serene environment.
Our pottery retreats are limited to 10 – 12 students depending on the retreat.
Location
Selva Terra - A Private Island Resort in Panama
Selva Terra is a location like no other. What makes Selva Terra stand out apart from being on a private island, are the facilities and excursions available that cater to all tastes. There is truly something for everyone, from the most adventurous souls to those just simply seeking relaxation and bliss.
During your stay, you will have access to the resorts’ secluded and private beaches, two pools, spa, hiking trails, magical mangroves, surf break and complementary use of surfboards, kayaks and paddleboards. Not only will you be learning or enhancing your pottery skills, but you will get to enjoy some quality relaxation time or get involved in as many island adventures as you desire!
2026
Pottery Retreats
Pricing varies by retreat, Contact us directly for more information and pricing
Wheel Throwing Pottery Retreat
Join Garret Pendergrass, owner of GGP on this 5 day retreat. The outcome of this retreat is for students to learn to throw on the pottery wheel and understand the foundations of working with clay. Find your center on this wheel throwing pottery retreat designed for beginners and intermediates.
3rd - 8th May 2026
From US$ 3,000
Grounded in Clay, Inspired by Nature
Join Kristina Latraverse, founder of Seagrass Studio on this creative escape. You will be guided through a process that fosters creativity, technical skill, and personal expression.
15th - 20th June 2026
From US$ 2,750
Handbuilding series
Join Bri Santo, owner of Sumiware Ceramics in June 2026. This is a 4-day handbuilding series designed for beginners. Each session focuses on foundational pottery skills, surface design, and creativity. The emphasis is on the experience of making rather than producing perfect pieces. Perfect for beginners.
25th - 30th June 2026
From US$ 2,800
Wheel Throwing Pottery Retreat
Join Jennifer Manley, owner of Thrw Studio in Coeur D'Alene this August, for a 5 day retreat designed for beginners and intermediates to learn to throw on the pottery wheel.
3rd - 8th August 2026
From US$ 2,500
What's Included in the Pottery Retreat?
- 5 night stay at a Private Island Resort
- Round trip airport transfers from David Airport
- All-inclusive fresh and healthy meals, and selected wines and beers: breakfast, lunch and 3-course gourmet dinner
- Ceramics workshops: 2.5hr workshopss daily over 4 days - taught in English
- Daily yoga overlooking the ocean
- 3 resort activities: jungle hiking, island hopping tour, kayaking mangrove tour
- Use of facilities including kayaks, paddleboards and surfboards
- Use of clay and workshop materials
- Panamanian taxes
Exclusions
& add-Ons
- International airfares
- Domestic airfares - Panama City Logistics Package available as an add-on
- Cocktails and spirits
- Private classes
- Additional resort excursions: fishing, diving, snorkeling tours...
- Tips
- Bisque fired work can be shipped at an additional fee
- Boquete Package (on arrival or departure): enquire for pricing. Spend 1 or 2 nights in the highlands of Chiriqui plus 1 or 2 activities
Luxury Oceanfront
Accommodations
All rooms are ocean facing, have AC, WiFi, own bathroom with hot water and a private terrace. The following room options are available to choose from:
- Private Occupancy Casita or Room
- Double Occupancy Casita or Room
- Non-Students Stay
Pricing varies by retreat, Contact us directly for more information and pricing
How does payment work?
A US$750 deposit is required upfront to secure your spot with the balance due 90 days prior to the retreat start date. Payments can be made via credit card (Mastercard or Visa) or wire transfer.
Meet Our
Ceramics Teachers
Kristina Latraverse is a Ceramic Artist and Educator whose work is deeply informed by her connection to the natural world. Drawing inspiration from botanical forms and textures, she creates both functional and sculptural pieces that evoke the beauty and complexity of the environment. With over 20 years of experience in fine arts, education, and ceramics, Kristina combines traditional techniques with a contemporary sensibility, guiding her students through a process that fosters creativity, technical skill, and personal expression.
As the founder and owner of Seagrass Pottery, a professional ceramics studio with two locations on Florida’s Space Coast, Kristina has cultivated a dynamic space for artistic growth and collaboration. Her work is highly collected and celebrated for its refined coastal aesthetic. Her work has been exhibited in galleries throughout the United States. She works closely with Interior Designers, creating beautiful pieces for extraordinary spaces. For more information visit, www.seagrasspottery.com
Garret Pendergrass is a Fort Worth-based Ceramic Artist and teacher. Garret has been teaching students from K-12, undergraduates, and private lessons for all ages since 2004. In 2013 Garret opened his own pottery teaching studio GPP, now located in the Magnolia Village of Fort Worth. His studio is popular in the area for specializing in wheel throwing classes. Beginners will find their lessons geared towards learning the basics of the pottery wheel to throw cups and small bowl forms. More advanced students will have the opportunity to challenge themselves to pursue pieces of interest with the help of Garret’s guidance
Jennifer began working with clay in high school while growing up in San Diego, and instantly fell in love with the magic of turning mud into something that could be both beautiful and useful. Her lifelong love for the ocean and surfing has always shaped her style, bringing an easygoing, coastal feel into everything she creates. That passion led Jennifer to open a kids’ pottery studio in Florida, and later an all-ages studio in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho—what is now THRW Pottery Studio. We’re a warm, beginner-friendly space that uniquely offers true walk-in use of pottery wheels, making pottery accessible to everyone, no experience required. I love teaching beginners and helping people discover just how fun and rewarding clay can be.
Ceramics retreat
Secure Your Spot
Let us know which pottery retreat week you are interested in and we will get back to you within 24 hours.
FAQ's
How do you get to Selva Terra?
Check out our Getting Here section. When booking the retreat, airport transfers from David Airport are included.
If you require assistance in Panama City we can also help you. Our Panama City package includes all logistics from the moment you arrive in Panama with an overnight stay in the capital. Enquire for more details.
Can I bring someone that doesn’t want to participate in the pottery classes?
Want to bring a friend, partner or family along with you? Bring them along and they are welcome to join the retreat as a non-student. They will still get to enjoy the resort activities, facilities and retreat schedule, but without the pottery workshops.
Can i bring my pieces back home?
We can fire one of your pieces in our kiln for you to bring home subject to dryness. At an additional fee, we can also arrange to ship any extra pieces to you via DHL.