Cambodian Pottery Class in Siem Reap

Overview

Available languages

English

1 hour 45 minutes

Mobile ticket

Learn the ins and outs of Cambodian pottery during a ceramics workshop in Siem Reap. Led by an expert local artist, your 1 h 45 class covers the history of this ancient art form. You’ll practice methods of shaping clay on a pottery wheel and create your own Cambodian bowl and Khmer carving using various tools. Your artwork is fired in a kiln overnight and ready for pickup the following day. Bonus(esss): 1. Enjoy round-trip hotel transport to the studio by tuk-tuk! 2. Get you Potter "Diploma". 3. Meet local artisans and immerse in the real local culture.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Your piece(s) will be fired in a kiln overnight. Your piece(s) will be available for pickup the next day after 6pm

If you prefer to have your pieces shipped to your home address it can be arranged but the shipping cost will at your own expense

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Free workshop visit

Pottery class, demonstration and all art materials for your class

All taxes, fees and handling charges

Complimentary ice-cream for the class participants

Local guide and pottery teacher

A ’Cambodian Potter Diploma'

Hotel pickup and drop-off by tuk tuk

Pottery bowl (handmade by you and fired by us)

Bottle of water

Gratuities

Cost of shipping your piece(s) to your home address

Delivery of the piece

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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What To Expect

Experience spinning the wheel! You are guided and assisted by a Cambodian Master Potter. He will explain and show you how to make a pot on his potter’s wheel. After, he will assist you to do your own pot. You don't need any experience; you are talented, and you just don't know it! When you have done your 5 pots; the master potter will show you how potteries are hand carved in Cambodia. He will again assist you to carve your own creations. Your pot(s) will be fired overnight, and available for pick-up the day after at 6pm. The Pottery Class is a stunning experience; an exceptional opportunity to meet, speak and exchange feelings with real local artisans. Total immersion in local culture, allez come to visit us!

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Cambodian Pottery Class in Siem Reap

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Reviews

4.72

156 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

122

Poor instruction - not recommended
anonymatty,
Oct 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00
Very bad experience at the pottery workshop - very limited instruction, effectively just renting a potters wheel and ‘having a go’. Instructor then comes along and re-does your pot for you. When I raised an issue with staff they were very insistent I should stay and try again, which I obviously did not want to do after already spending an hour here having learned nothing. 2 stars as they did refund some of my money, and there looked to be some nice pieces in the shop. However I would not recommend their workshop, unless you are just looking to mess around with clay for an hour.
An authentic and rewarding experience
D4676Moreau,
Sep 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
I attended a traditional ceramics workshop in Siem Reap and it was a great experience. The local craftsmen were very welcoming and patient, explaining every step of the process with passion.
Fun relaxing afternoon playing with clay
Judy A,
Aug 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This experience was such fun but not as easy as it looks! Don’t take yourself too seriously and just enjoy having a go. If like me, you’re rubbish at pottery there is a fantastic gift shop with all manner of beautiful creations to purchase at reasonable prices. This is run by and supports local artists. Highly recommend.
Fun activity- teaching a little challenging.
Oliveschat,
Jul 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00
We had a lovely afternoon- the staff were so lovely. We were given a welcome drink on arrival that was so tasty, and the cafe on site was really tasty and reasonably priced! We had fun during the class having a go at the pottery. The only down-side which is a really tricky one, is that the teacher was deaf and also didn’t speak. She was a very talented potter, and would motion to you to indicate what to do, and often take over to ensure you had something that resembles an actual pot. However it meant that learning was quite challenging, we weren’t able to ask her any questions, or really clarify what we were meant to be doing. As a result, some of the pots we made broke whilst firing- we were told this was because the sides were too thick and the bottom too thin but sadly didn’t have the instruction to tell us any different or correct it. We were given a tiny tiny elephant as an apology for the breakage which was sweet but didn’t quite make up for it. All in all, we had a lovely afternoon, and it’s a great social enterprise!! So we would still recommend! But they would benefit massively from pairing up instructors so that teaching was a bit more accessible.
Fun activity for the family
GunnersWharf,
Jul 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
A nice, fun, and relaxing activity for the family. Staff were vey helpful as we needed a lot of help with our pottery making. You get to keep 1 of our creations as part of the class, but we enjoyed some of the results we decided to pay $5/piece to get extras.
Absolute best day ever in Siam Reap
Adventure35355133450,
Jul 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Amazing! Want a really memorable and relaxing moment. Do This!!! Best day ever. The staff are so lovely and helpful. Many of them are hearing impaired bug show how talented they are through their art works. There were 40 of us in the class. They split us in 2 groups? One did hand creations of elephants and the other group used wheels to throw pots and then we swapped. Every single person loved the experience. Allow plenty of time for this as the gift shop is also worth a look. Just remember to wear old clothes and take off jewellery. Best mess you will ever make. We love our personal treasures that we are taking home.
Brilliant experience!
Donna K,
Jun 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Highly recommended. Lots of fun. Staff were fantastic, great teachers and very helpful. We made some excellent pottery pieces, pots and hand made animals, to add to our memories of our trip in Siem Reap. Fabulous!
Pottery for you and some for me!
ThaironeH2,
Jun 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Have wanted to do this for so long and it was fantastic. Our teacher was with us every step of the way and there was no need to rush through the class. So glad we did this.
Fantastic experience
mail,
May 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
A lot of fun. The staff very friendly helpful and tolerant. They explained everything the process and showed us how to create a unique piece to take home. We even received a printed certificate which is a great addition
First pottery exp
donnalQ8172TY,
Apr 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our instructor was extremely attentive and really made the pottery experience fun. I loved how we could make 5 pieces and never felt rushed. Would 100% do again. Such a great activity especially for the price.