Shape, throw, and glaze a piece of your own — a hands-on introduction to Moroccan ceramics, no experience required.
Begin by discovering the place of pottery in Moroccan artisanal life and the many ways clay has been shaped into objects that are both practical and expressive. Explore how techniques, forms, and decorative traditions have developed and been passed from one generation of makers to another.
Before shaping it, get to know the clay itself. Feel its texture, understand how it responds to pressure and movement, and discover the preparation and gestures that allow artisans to transform raw earth into functional and decorative forms.
Experience one of the most direct relationships between maker and material through hand modeling. Learn fundamental gestures for building, joining, shaping, and refining clay while creating a piece of your own.
Move to the wheel and discover an entirely different rhythm of making. Learn about centering, balance, pressure, and coordination as you experience the gestures potters develop through years of practice.
Refine your pieces and discover what happens after shaping, from drying to finishing and firing. Leave with a new appreciation for the journey behind a handmade ceramic object, and the human knowledge hidden within even its simplest forms.