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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