Cambodian Pottery Class
Food & Cooking
At a Glance
Type
Food & Cooking
Price
From $28/person
Meeting Point
0207, River Road, Treang Village, K...
Fitness
Low - The class involves...
Highlights
- Make your own souvenir bowl with Cambodian designs
Tour Details
There's a beauty to Khmer ceramics; while the shapes avoid extravagance, the design and carving can scream elegance. This course will show you how expert sculptors have been shaping ceramics in Cambodia for centuries. As you sit down at your potter's wheel, an expert will take you step-by-step through the process of making a bowl from raw clay, then help you carve a design into it using carving tools.
What Makes This Tour Special
Hands-on experience on a traditional potter’s wheel guided by expert Khmer sculptors, with instruction on both shaping clay and intricate carving techniques unique to the region.
- Learn authentic Khmer pottery techniques passed down through generations.
- Small group sizes for personalized guidance from skilled local artisans.
- Opportunity to create and keep your own handmade ceramic bowl.
- Experience Cambodian culture first-hand in a rural village setting.
- Includes detailed carving instruction to personalize your pottery.
Historical Background
Khmer ceramics have a rich history dating back to the Angkor period (9th to 15th centuries), where pottery was both a functional craft and an art form. The tradition of pottery-making in Cambodia has been passed down through generations, preserving ancient techniques and designs that reflect the cultural heritage of the Khmer people.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off by tuk-tuk
- A 'Cambodian Potter Diploma'
- Local, English-speaking guide and pottery teacher
- Make five pottery bowls on a traditional wheel
- Free-flow ice-cream
- A bottled water
- Pottery demonstration
- All art materials
Not Included
- Gratuities (optional)
- Firing of your bowls. Please let us know on your class date if you would like your piece fired. Note that the process takes 12 days.
- Cost of shipping your piece(s) to your home address
Is This Tour Worth It?
priced from $28 per person.
Best For
FamiliesFood & drink loversBudget travelers
Less ideal for: Wheelchair users
Pros
- +8 items included
- +Booked through Tiqets
Cons
- -Cancellation policy not specified
