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Coil Method Pottery Workshop

  • The Workshop Dubai (map)

Price: 294 AED ( 5% vat and All materials are included)
The class will be conducted in English at The Workshop Dubai
Age: 13+

Coil pots are one of the oldest forms of pottery, dating back over 10,000 years. Coil pot technique involves rolling clay into long, think coils and then stacking them on top of each other to create the desired shape. Coil pots have been found in many cultures throughout history, including ancient Egypt, Greece, and Native American tribes. Since the beginning of time, when people first used this method to make vessels for storing and cooking food, coil pots have a lengthy and rich past.

You will learn:

Understanding the Technique of Coil Making

Understanding the material

Shaping the clay into forms

Shaping the coils to desired form

Carving techniques

Adding the shape es to the pots

Coloring the pots created

Embedding the objects to the pottery

Drying techniques


About The Instructor:
Shahid Malik is a contemporary artist redefining traditional miniature painting. With degrees in Fine Arts from NCA and Punjab University, his work has gained regional and international acclaim. Awarded the Dubai Golden Visa in 2023 and a National Bank of Fujairah Art Award, his art has been showcased globally. He also leads workshops with RAK Art Festival and Sharjah Art Foundation.