Siem Reap Pottery Workshop: Learn Ancient Cambodian Ceramics with a Local Artist
4.8
140 Ratings
Immerse yourself in the ancient art of Cambodian pottery with a hands-on workshop in Siem Reap. Learn from a local artist, shape clay on a pottery wheel, create your own bowl and carving, and experience the local culture. Bonus: hotel transport, Potter Diploma, and meeting local artisans!
Duration:
1 hour, 45 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Khmer Ceramics & Fine Arts Centre - 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!
What's Included
- All taxes, fees, and handling charges included
- Interactive pottery class
- Visit to a local pottery workshop
- Create your own handmade pottery bowl
- Expert guidance from a local guide and pottery teacher
- All art materials provided
- Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off by tuk tuk
- Receive a unique ‘Cambodian Potter Diploma’
- Live pottery making demonstration
- Complimentary bottle of water
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Cost of shipping your piece(s) to your home address
- Delivery of the piece
Additional Information
Engage with the rich tradition of Cambodian ceramics in a pottery class in Siem Reap, led by a proficient local artist. In this 105-minute session, delve into the history of this ancient art form. Master the techniques of molding clay on the potter’s wheel and craft your own Cambodian bowl and Khmer carving using a variety of tools. Your creations will be baked in a kiln overnight and will be ready to collect the next day. Added benefits: 1. Experience a round-trip ride to the studio in a tuk-tuk from your hotel! 2. Earn your Potter ‘Diploma’. 3. Get an authentic taste of local culture by meeting local craftsmen.
- 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.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(140 Ratings)
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Hayley_g
Apr 30, 2024
Great experience! - The booking was easy - we were able to book the day before and everyone at the shop was great - they have a very efficient and smooth process. Everyone was friendly and it was a lot of fun! They had patience with us as this was our first time doing pottery!
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Sandran884
Mar 21, 2024
A must do experience if you are in Si Reap Cambodia. The whole set up made you feel relaxed and at ease well worth going - This was a fantastic experience. I booked as a tour we had a tuk tuk pick us up from
The hotel and wait for the whole 2 hours plus that we were there. We were shown how to make and decorate a hand thrown pot. We had a young teacher called Sok Kong he was so patient and kind the whole atmosphere of this visit was fantastic so kind and friendly ask for him if you get a chance to visit. They are a community based project helping the disadvantaged and deaf community which is something very special to us.
If you are ever in Cambodia Siem reap along with Ankhor Watt and the white lotus farm this trip is an absolute must. One of the best highlights of our holiday
We will visit again one day
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Maddie
Mar 8, 2024
Fun pottery class - Was a really great experience and lots of fun. You get to quick 1 item you make but can pay to keep more as well. Only thing to keep in mind is the pottery does shrink from when you have made it to when it goes in the kiln.
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Daydream47019357867
Jan 7, 2024
Amazing!! - We had an incredible time here!
All of the staff were friendly, amazing, helpful, and talented.
It wasn't a skill that came naturally to us, but they were so good at showing us.. they make it look so easy!
We are so excited to get our pieces when they have been in the kiln
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Katie_s
Dec 8, 2023
So fun! - Super fun experience! Met lovely people, and left with little goodies from the shop! Do it, you’ll have a blast!
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Almantsa
Nov 3, 2023
Couples pottery class - A really fun experience! We had a laugh making our own vases and bowls, much harder than we thought! The staff are very friendly and helpful and the whole place is full of handmade pottery and crafts. Would definitely recommend this experience in Siem Reap.
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Beth_n
Oct 7, 2023
Fun, relaxing art class - Great activity and loved the opportunity to support local artisans. The teacher is right by your side to guide and help you. The atmosphere is relaxing and calm, a perfect activity to complement temple tours and exploring.
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Emma
Aug 2, 2023
Phenomenal - Did this class on a whim and ended up being a highlight of my trip to Siem Reap! We had three deaf women teaching the class and they were such amazing teachers
The pottery wheels were manual so it was an adventure to get going and multitask with the clay as well but our teacher helped us so much when we were struggling. She was also really funny, it was an amazing experience - definitely recommend!
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Ella_t
Jun 6, 2023
The people that worked... - The people that worked here were the kindest! It is such a beautiful ceramics studio, we left with so many goodies. They baked cinnamon rolls in the middle.. We learned so much, we had an incredible time. Thank you so much we recommend this to everyone.
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50hunterj
Apr 15, 2023
Chill break away from Angkor - I was the only person signed up for the class at 10am. I got a lot of assistance with my creations, the vibe was very calming & It was cool to see an equal opportunity employer in Cambodia.
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