8 stories
Rachaya el-Foukhar Pottery | فخار راشيا الفخار
She throws pottery in Lebanon's last traditional pottery village. He's the museum curator who wants her work for permanent collection. Between wheel and wall, they shape something lasting. 'Inti el sigheh el tamm' (أنتِ الصيغة التامة).
معلم الفخار | The Pottery Master of Fez
A pottery master discovers passion with a student who comes to learn the ancient art of Fassi ceramics.
Pottery Passion
Ceramicist Huda shapes ancient Saudi pottery forms. When archaeologist Miguel studies her techniques, history repeats beautifully. 'Al fakhar yirbut al ajyal' (الفخار يربط الأجيال) - Pottery connects generations.
حي الفخارين | The Pottery Quarter of Sale
A traditional potter discovers passion with an anthropologist studying craft traditions in Sale.
Souk Ahras Soul
Leila runs a pottery workshop in Saint Augustine's birthplace. When philosopher Gabriel arrives tracing Augustine's origins, she shapes his understanding of faith and flesh. 'El roh tetshakkel' (الروح تتشكّل) - The soul takes form.
Tizi Ouzou Tapestry
Malha teaches Kabyle pottery in Tizi Ouzou. When sculptor Ricardo arrives studying indigenous art, she molds his understanding of form and fire. 'El tin y'aref' (الطين يعرف) - Clay knows.
Honor Oak Heat
Ceramicist Nneka fires her pieces at her Honor Oak studio. When gallery owner Marcus commissions her work, she molds him into something new with very hands-on techniques.
The Pottery Teacher
Evening classes. Wet clay. She shapes him into something new.