Package Detail

Join our pottery class in Marrakech and discover the timeless art of Moroccan ceramics. This hands-on workshop guides you through the traditional techniques of molding, glazing, and firing pottery, which are deeply rooted in Moroccan culture. From shaping the clay with your own hands to decorating your pieces with intricate designs, you’ll experience the full creative process. The class concludes with you taking home your own piece of handcrafted pottery, a lasting memento of your artistic journey.

Morning or Afternoon Session:

• Introduction to Pottery: Begin with a short introduction to the history and significance of pottery in Moroccan culture.
• Hands-On Clay Work: Dive into the hands-on experience of shaping your clay. Learn various techniques like coiling, pinching, and wheel throwing from skilled artisans.
• Decorating and Glazing: After your pieces have taken shape, explore traditional Moroccan patterns and colors for decorating. Learn glazing techniques that will bring your designs to life.
• Firing Process: Your creations will be set to fire in a kiln, which hardens the clay and sets the glaze, completing the transformation from mud to ceramics.
• Completion and Take-Home: Finish up by collecting your fired and finished pottery pieces. They’re not just crafts, but stories shaped by your hands, ready to take home.

Includes:

• All materials needed for pottery making, including clay and glazes
• Guidance from experienced pottery artists
• Your own pottery piece to take home
• Refreshments during the class

Excludes:

• Personal expenses and purchases
• Transportation to and from the pottery workshop