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NEXT RAKU
WORKSHOP:
20th Jan 2012

Price 700 dhs inclusive
of materials
.
Email for more
details & booking

 

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Students say:

"Abu Dhabi Pottery is the most wonderful, welcoming, and nurturing studio. Homa is a most gifted teacher, giving technical advice and friendly encouragement with twenty year's experience and humor.
If you ever thought you might enjoy pottery, this creative environment has to be experienced."

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"Abu Dhabi Pottery Studio is the gathering place for people from all over the world who attend Homas ' classes to learn and experience the art of pottery.
Homa is a Passionate Potter, Terrific Teacher, an Awesome Artist and an Excellent Entrepeneur who zips around her studio giving every student attentive time and encouragement while he or she learns this fun and therapeutic activity.
The studio also has a Gallery of Homas' work - beautiful collection!!!
Whilst learning and having fun, students also enjoy tea, coffee & snacks.
Oh, I forgot to say everything you need to play with clay is laid out for you."

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"its a dream come true for me to learn pottery and Homa is the best teacher, I could not have asked for a better teacher ... a teacher who is willing to share all the knowledge she has .... one can never stop learning pottery and specially if your under Homa .... its an addiction ... super classes I recommend all to join .... "

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Blue glazed vessel

ABU DHABI POTTERY
WORKSHOP & GALLERY
OPENING HOURS:

SATURDAY - THURSDAY
9.00am - 1.00pm
4.30pm - 9.00pm

Closed Fridays &
private sector
holidays

POTTERY TUITION AT ABU DHABI POTTERY

Homa demonstrating throwing technique at Abu Dhabi Pottery
Adult Pottery Class

centring the clay on the potters wheel
Centring clay on wheel

Pottery classes for adults and children at Abu Dhabi Pottery
Making an oval dish

Pottery parties for Children
Children love the wheel!

handbuilt ceramic flower bowl
Hand-built flower bowl

gold lustre bowl
Gold lustre glazing

Throwing a bowl on the potters wheel at Abu Dhabi Pottery, U.A.E.
Throwing a large bowl

Homa throwing a bowl on th epotters wheel
Homa at the potters wheel

moulded plate
Bowl with moulded sprigs

learn to throw pots at Abu Dhabi Pottery
Large thrown pot

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

* Pottery Course (adults & children)
* Training for Teachers / Potters
* College or School Group Visits
* Children's Pottery Parties
* Corporate Team-building Workshops
* Specialised Workshops
* Individual Studio Time

Due to the popularity of the classes & limited space,
ALL CLASSES MUST BE BOOKED & PAID FOR IN ADVANCE.


Workshop Schedule

Adult Classes:

Every Day except Friday:  10:30am - 12:00 noon
                                and    6:00pm - 7:30pm

Childrens Classes:

Every Day except Friday: 4:30pm - 5:30 pm
         

Fees & Deposits

The fees below are just a system of payment and not a complete course fee. In the first four sessions you will learn the very basics of each technique. The course can be as long as you want it to be, as it takes many years to become a good potter.

Fees (dhs)

Adults

Children

Per Calendar Month
(based on 4 sessions)
480
280
Registration
(one time)
60
60
Refundable Deposit
for clay *
100
50
or
   
Single Session
150
85
Registration
(each time)
15
10
Refundable Deposit
for clay *
100
50

* While students are practicing with the clay they do not have to pay for it. However if the pot is fired and glazed then they will be charged.The deposit paid for the clay is refundable and will be deducted from the price of the last pots that you collect when you finish your classes.

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Pottery Course for Individuals

Objective
Learning to make a pot on the potter’s wheel as well as hand building techniques, and /or improving your current skills, also learning to throw larger better pots, also learning all aspects of glazing etc.

Course outline
Beginners will start by learning how to prepare clay and will be given a short lecture on the various stages of pottery and ceramic making, firing and glazing.

The students are introduced to various methods and techniques of pottery and ceramics; they can work at their own pace and choose the technique which they prefer to concentrate on. They will be encouraged to finish, paint and glaze their own pieces. The element of design will also be discussed with the more advanced students.

Please note all levels of students are welcome to participate in the above course as it can be adapted for the needs of beginners, intermediate to advance.

Every student is taught individually according to their experience and ability. Everyone will be able to learn how to make a pot from start to finish.

For further details, please contact us.

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Pottery & Ceramics Training for Teachers/Potters

Aims and Objectives
The course will aim to introduce the participant to all aspects of making, firing, glazing and decorating of pottery and ceramics and to gain confidence and ability to teach various students.
The course will be adapted according to ability and experience of participants.

Timing
Start time: 10:00 am   Finish time: 4 pm
This course can be carried out on a single day or spread over 2 to 4 sessions according to the participant’s requirement.

Booking
Booking must be made and paid for at least 2 weeks in advance

Cancellation
If cancellation is done one week in advance, 50% of the fee will be refunded. There is no refund if cancellation is done in less than one week.

For further details, please contact us.

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School or Group Visits

This tutorial can be carried out for students of all ages and backgrounds and can be adapted to suit the age of participants, starting from 5 years old to A level and university students and other interested groups of adults.

During the lecture students can make a pinch pot of their own which can be taken home or can be left at the pottery to be bisque fired and collected at a later date (Please allow 4 - 6 weeks before collection). They will also be shown around the pottery (kilns and pug mill) and will be able to see a demonstration on the various techniques of pottery.

Duration:1 Hour

Fees: AED 35 per person (the UNFIRED pot to be taken home with them)
           AED 45 per person (the Bisque FIRED pot to be taken home at a later date).

In addition to school / group visits hosted at the Pottery, Homa also gives demonstrations of pottery techniques in schools and colleges.

Pottery demonstration Pottery demonstration for schools
Pottery demo by Homa Farley Pottery demonstration for schools
Please email for further details.

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Children's Pottery Birthday Parties

Children are introduced to Hand-building pottery.
They will make a pinch pot / animals / small teapot / small pendants (time permitting, some of these items will be made) The items will be bisque fired and you will be able to pick them up 4-6 weeks later.

The minimum number of children is eight (8).
(Please note that we do not provide any food or drink)

Time: Saturday - any 1 hour between 9am and 12noon
Fees: AED 45 per child including materials.

Children's pottery party at Abu Dhabi Pottery

"1001 THANKS for the lovely pottery-birthday party for Simona on Saturday! She and her friends loved it. Your staff has been sooo nice and helpful, really really great job!"

 

Corporate Team-building Workshops

Corporate team-building workshops are available for companies who wish to help their staff enjoy fun-filled, quality time with colleagues, working as a team.
These workshops are an excellent tool for building morale and friendship amongst employees.
Please contact us further details.

 

Specialised Private & Group Workshops

Specialised private and group workshops, concentrating on specific areas such as:

Throwing | Hand building | Paper clay |
Glazing techniques | Glaze making, Basic & Advanced |
Raku | Kiln loading and various types of firing etc.

 

Individual Studio Time

Students can arrange in advance to use the studio to work on their own at throwing or hand-building -
40 Dhs per hour.

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Please contact us by phone or email for bookings or for more information.

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