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Pottery training course : turning technique - Marrakech

Code : A1102-5h-002
Duration : 05h00
Price : 69 €
Craftsman: O. Mohamed
City : Marrakech
Location : 10 km west of Marrakesh
Nb of persons : From 1 to 5

From 01/06/2024 to 01/12/2024, this workshop was evaluated 8 times
The averages of the scores are:
Program and stages content: 9.4/10
Accomodation by the professional and exchanges: 9.8/10
Technical skills of the professional: 9.4/10
Organization and animation by Ateliers d'Ailleurs : 9.6/10

This pottery training course ^concentrates on the _learning of the turning technique on a traditional ^{potter's wheel}.

For the beginners, gesture by gesture, you will ^master the _clay and learn how to ^manipulate the clay to create shapes. You will tackle also the entire _workshop's organization, from the clay kneading, until the firing...

The practical activity is ^focused on the clay shaping and _mastery of ^traditional potter's wheel.

Pottery training course : turning technique

The ^program of your pottery training course inclides:

Between 3 hours and a half and 4 hoursof _practice devoted to the learning of the various phases required to achieve two pieces of pottery on the traditional ^{potter's wheel};
a _{tea -break} in company with ^Mustafa, craftsman potter;
_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 and raw materials for your practical work and the protection's equipment (aprons);
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:

extra rate for _{the 1 person} workshops: 350 dhs ou 32 euros;
_{supplement for transport} from our meeting point (medina or guéliz) : 150dhs/14e (1pers) ; 120dhs/11e (2pers) ; 90dhs/8e (3pers or +), round-trip per personn.

A1102-5h-002

Commentary from Luciana C., the 08/05/2013:

Learning to do pottery with Mohamed has been an experience I will never forget . Thank you Nathalie and Nahid for your wonderful organisation and flexibility . I enjoyed my stage immensely and learned a lot from Mohamed , from de beginning , he was always welcoming , explaining techniques well and being open and chatty

I learned not only about pottery but also Moroccan culture and some Arabic from him .

Everything from Mohamed's workshop , training and to Naahid's patience , translation and support was perfect !

Thank you all for a wonderful time .

Program and stages content: 8/10
Accomodation by the professional and exchanges: 10/10
Technical skills of the professional: 8/10
Organization and animation by Ateliers d'Ailleurs : 10/10

Commentary from Nicola S., the 07/04/2013:

We both enjoyed the workshop , the craftman gave us a lot of attention and clear demonstrations .
The three pieces you can choose from are all useful
We also liked the terrace experience where we saw the locals making bricks and tiles : Fascinating !
Nahid gave a good translation for us , also found out about village life .
Give it a go - you will be surprised what you will achieve !
Many thanks