Pottery training course: casting and turning techniques - Marrakech
- Code : A1101-3h-002
- Duration : 03h00
- Price : 49 €
- Craftsman: O. Mohamed
- City : Marrakech
- Location : 10 km west of Marrakesh
- Nb of persons : From 1 to 6
The averages of the scores are:
Program and stages content: 9.9/10
Accomodation by the professional and exchanges: 10/10
Technical skills of the professional: 9.9/10
Organization and animation by Ateliers d'Ailleurs : 9.9/10
Children accessibility: 8-14 years
This pottery training course is quasi-exclusively oriented to manual
activity and allows you to approach the two most common techniques of
shaping practised in Morocco: the turning on the traditional potter's
wheel and the molding.
During these works, you will also discover the workshop's organization and the various activities carried out with.
The practical work concerns the learning of the modelling on the traditional potter's wheel, gesture by gesture, to realize a piece of pottery; then a work around the molding activity with Samira.

The program of your pottery training course inclides:
- 2h45 of practice, devoted to the learning of the various phases needs to achieve a piece of pottery on the traditional potter's wheel; then the realization of a box and a flat squared by the technique of the moulding;
- explanations and demonstrations concerning the clay activities (kneading ....),the potteries firing and glazing activities.
The following services are included in your pottery training course :
- the presence of a professional experimented professional the whole workshop; the necessary tools, raw materials for your practical work and the protection's equipment (aprons, gloves);
- the presence of a guide in charge of the translation, who will ensure the good progress of the workshop and assist you in a general way;
- The advantages during the workshop: snack "home made Moroccan pastry", photographing, a present from ateliers d'ailleurs
- The advantages after the workshop:.emailing your photos, participation certificate, learning sheets.
Options :
- The rate for the 1 person workshops: 840 dhs ou 77euros;
- supplement for transport from our meeting point (medina or guéliz) : 215 dhs/19.50 e (1pers) ; 120dhs/11e (2pers) ; 110 dhs/10 e (3pers ou +), aller-retour par personne.
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Commentary from Heidi M., the 03/07/2016:
Thank you for a wonderful morning. We had a fantastic time even got a summer job for our daughter. All of us, regardless of age, had fun. Thank you so much
Accomodation by the professional and exchanges: 10/10
Technical skills of the professional: 10/10
Organization and animation by Ateliers d'Ailleurs : 10/10
Commentary from Mette K., the 17/10/2014:
Thank you very much for a fantastic and authentic experience at your fantastic work shop :)
Accomodation by the professional and exchanges: 10/10
Technical skills of the professional: 10/10
Organization and animation by Ateliers d'Ailleurs : 10/10
Commentary from Hugue J., the 30/09/2014:
We had two fantastic workshops with Nahid. Now when I go into the souk I have so much appreciation for the crafts.
Great experience for us both
Accomodation by the professional and exchanges: 10/10
Technical skills of the professional: 10/10
Organization and animation by Ateliers d'Ailleurs : 10/10
Commentary from Sophie A., the 22/04/2014:
Super atelier ou l’on utilise vraiment la matière et l’art du tournage .On réalise soit même les objets .Le potier « Mohamed » est vraiment très gentil. Nous avons moi et mon fils adoré cet atelier de poterie.
Accomodation by the professional and exchanges: 10/10
Technical skills of the professional: 10/10
Organization and animation by Ateliers d'Ailleurs : 10/10
Commentary from Olivier S., the 18/04/2014:
Super atelier pour toute la famille , expertise , gentillesse et beaucoup de bonheur
Nous avons bien apprécié cet atelier de poterie
Accomodation by the professional and exchanges: 10/10
Technical skills of the professional: 10/10
Organization and animation by Ateliers d'Ailleurs : 10/10
Commentary from Patrizia P., the 25/03/2014:
Thank you so much , had the best experience ever . I spent a wonderful day with Soumia and Ibrahaim, learnt a lot and discovered something new.
THANK YOU
Accomodation by the professional and exchanges: 10/10
Technical skills of the professional: 10/10
Organization and animation by Ateliers d'Ailleurs : 10/10
Commentary from Jeanne B., the 23/02/2014:
C’était vraiment un super moment que j’espère renouveler la prochaine fois que je reviens à Marrakech !
Accomodation by the professional and exchanges: 10/10
Technical skills of the professional: 10/10
Organization and animation by Ateliers d'Ailleurs : 10/10
Commentary from Gaelle L., the 03/02/2014:
Stage tres interressant, sur le plan téchnique que sur le plan humain.
nous avons beaucoup aimé les échanges durant cette éxpérience tres enrichissante.
Accomodation by the professional and exchanges: 10/10
Technical skills of the professional: 10/10
Organization and animation by Ateliers d'Ailleurs : 10/10
Commentary from Alison L., the 25/12/2013:
we had such a wonderful time learning about pottery. The children were so
attentive and had fun making their own creations .I really appreciate the
gentle assistance of Mohammed + his staff in involving the kids.
Thank you .
Accomodation by the professional and exchanges: 10/10
Technical skills of the professional: 10/10
Organization and animation by Ateliers d'Ailleurs : 10/10
Commentary from Nassim B., the 28/10/2013:
Accomodation by the professional and exchanges: 10/10
Technical skills of the professional: 10/10
Organization and animation by Ateliers d'Ailleurs : 10/10
Commentary from Gemma B., the 19/04/2013:
Thank you for this wonderful experience and special thanks for mohamed for letting us inside his own worshop.
Accomodation by the professional and exchanges: 10/10
Technical skills of the professional: 10/10
Organization and animation by Ateliers d'Ailleurs : 9/10
Commentary from Gatien L., the 09/04/2013:
Une experience authentique dans la vraie qualité de l'artisanat
Une belle decouverte pour toute la famille dans un autre temps que celui qui nous occupe d'habitude .
Merci pour la gentillesse et la bienvaillance de Nordine et Mohamed avec nos mains débutantes .
Nous recommenderons cette experience sans hésiter .
Accomodation by the professional and exchanges: 10/10
Technical skills of the professional: 10/10
Organization and animation by Ateliers d'Ailleurs : 10/10
Commentary from Christie K., the 22/02/2013:
We had an absolutely fantastic experience! Our entire family (ages8.11.13.15.46) were completely engaged in making the pottry and the idea of working and learning from an authentic artisan was a truly Moroccan experience that will stay with us forever.
Accomodation by the professional and exchanges: 10/10
Technical skills of the professional: 10/10
Organization and animation by Ateliers d'Ailleurs : 10/10
Commentary from Ron C., the 02/01/2013:
Anas was very helpful and courteous. we aall enjoyed the pottery making town and lesson, everyone was very kind and welcoming...
We recommend this
Accomodation by the professional and exchanges: 10/10
Technical skills of the professional: 10/10
Organization and animation by Ateliers d'Ailleurs : 10/10
Commentary from Lea A., the 27/08/2012:
Une expérience géniale, avec des personnes très intéressantes. La poterie c'est bien, mais c'est dur! le tadelakt c'est bien, mais c'est dur! les artisans sont très sympa et savent faire partager l'art de leur métier! c'est peut-être à bientôt pour l'atelier cuisine!?
Accomodation by the professional and exchanges: 10/10
Technical skills of the professional: 10/10
Organization and animation by Ateliers d'Ailleurs : 10/10
Commentary from Famille Casterman, the 21/07/2012:
C'était super de faire de la poterie. Mais il faut avoir de l'expérience!!! Mohamed est trop fort.
Merci
Accomodation by the professional and exchanges: 10/10
Technical skills of the professional: 10/10
Organization and animation by Ateliers d'Ailleurs : 10/10
Commentary from Kathrina and Jorge S., the 16/07/2012:
What a great day! It was so much fun to learn pottery from a local craftsmen. Mohamed was a great guide and taught us a lot about the pottery village.
Thank you Mohammed
Accomodation by the professional and exchanges: 10/10
Technical skills of the professional: 10/10
Organization and animation by Ateliers d'Ailleurs : 10/10
Commentary from Mireille H., the 17/05/2012:
Le maitre de stage Mohamed est un très bon maitre,et très patient.
Mon accompagnateur était aussi très gentil et très aimable.
Je me demande qu'à recommencer.
Accomodation by the professional and exchanges: 10/10
Technical skills of the professional: 10/10
Organization and animation by Ateliers d'Ailleurs : 10/10
Commentary from Fatime M., the 11/05/2012:
Enfin un rêve devenu réalité! depuis toute petite, je me suis toujours pose tous de questions sur le provenance de tous ces produits offerts a nous, des cendriers jusqu'au pot de vase agréablement exposés sur nos tables et aujourd'hui je ne peux qu'être que satisfaite d'avoir en l'immense plaisir de découvrir l'origine de cette terre précieuse que j'ai du travailler à la main et surtout le travail et l'endurance ce que ca implique pour réussir un beau produit.
je tiens a remercier tous les artisans qui m'a accompagne tout au long de 2 heures et tiens a leur exprimer toute ma gratitude respect pour ce qu'ils font et ce qu'ils sont, des êtres simples et plein de joie et de générosité.je tiens également a remercier Mohamed pour son accompagnement, son écoute et ses explications très intéressantes. enfin, bravo pour cet atelier a toutes l'équipe.
Accomodation by the professional and exchanges: 10/10
Technical skills of the professional: 10/10
Organization and animation by Ateliers d'Ailleurs : 10/10
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