Abu Dhabi Pottery

OCTOBER WORKSHOPS: Raku Firing: Friday 28 October 8am to 4pm Glaze Making: Saturday 22 October 3 -5:30 pm Glass Fusing: Monday 17 October ( Email for more details & booking) Abu Dhabi Pottery on Abu Dhabi Week TV: Part of a short video (fast forward to 1.13 minutes) ABU DHABI POTTERY WORKSHOP & GALLERY OPENING HOURS: SATURDAY - THURSDAY 9.00am - 1.00pm 4.30pm - 9.00pm Closed Fridays & private sector holidays visit the Abu Dhabi Pottery Facebook page Abu Dhabi Pottery was established in 1994 by Homa Vafaie-Farley, since which time countless students have been introduced to the techniques, and the enjoyment, of working with clay. In this city-centre studio, Homa has also produced many stunning works of ceramic art, which have been exhibited in the UAE, Iran and the UK. Homa's work has been obtained by art collectors as far as the United States of America and around the world. GALLERY A selection of Homa's unique ceramics can be seen and bought in the Gallery at Abu Dhabi Pottery. Mainly thrown stoneware vessels, bowls and pots, strongly influenced by ancient Persian ceramics, but with a contemporary twist. See some of Homa's work in the Photo Gallery. WEEKLY CLASSES Expert tuition in hand-building and throwing, is offered in weekly classes for adults and children, currently attended by around 70 students. More. WORKSHOPS Condensed private and group workshops concentrating on specific areas such as; throwing on the potter's wheel, hand building, glazing, glaze-making and various types of firing. More. CHILDREN'S BIRTHDAY PARTIES Birthday Parties can be arranged at the Pottery. Children love working with clay and making small pots to take home. More. SCHOOL / GROUP VISITS Learn about the history and techniques of pottery, and make small pinch pots to take home. More. COMMISSIONS Commissions may be undertaken for special occasions - forcorporate, birthday, weddinganniversaryand leaving gifts - please contact the Pottery to discuss your requirements. POTTERY REPAIR SERVICE If you have broken or chipped a favourite piece of pottery, or one item in a set, we will do our best to restore it. The following services are available for schools, colleges, universities and individuals throughout the United Arab Emirates: CONSULTATION ON SETTING UP POTTERY STUDIOS We can act as Consultants for the design & layout of studios; the specification of equipment, tools & materials; plus information on health and safety issues. More. SUPPLY AND SERVICE OF POTTERY EQUIPMENT We have recently formed a new division for Pottery Equipment Supply and Servicing. As the UAE agents for Pottery Crafts UK, we can offer a wide range of top-quality pottery materials & equipment, from kilns & wheels to glazes and tools. More. TRAINING / TUITION Professional advice & training on all aspects of running a pottery. More. Please contact us by phone or email for more information.