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Bikfaya Ceramic Fire | نار سيراميك بكفيا
She fires ceramics in a kiln her grandfather built in Bikfaya. He's the ceramicist from Japan seeking Lebanese clay traditions. Between wheel and fire, they shape something beautiful. 'Inti atyab shighl' (أنتِ أطيب شغل).
萩の陶芸家 | The Pottery Artist of Hagi
山口で萩焼の伝統を守る女性陶芸家の物語。A tale of a female potter preserving Hagi-ware tradition in Yamaguchi.
九谷の陶芸家 | The Pottery Master of Kutani
石川で九谷焼の伝統を守る女性陶芸家の物語。A tale of a female potter preserving Kutani-ware tradition in Ishikawa.
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).
Stoke Surrender
Pottery teacher Nneka shapes clay at her Stoke studio—but the thick Burundian executive who takes weekend classes wants to be molded in more personal ways.
Ceramic Secrets
Potter Asma creates traditional ceramics in her studio. When collector Kenji seeks authentic Arabian pieces, clay becomes the medium for connection. 'Al teen yitshakkal bi al hubb' (الطين يتشكل بالحب) - Clay is shaped by love.
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.
سيراميك آسفي | The Ceramics of Safi
A ceramicist discovers passion with an art buyer who comes seeking authentic Moroccan pottery.
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.
The Pottery Studio's Mold
Artist Adele shapes clay in her Harlem studio. When a businessman commissions pieces for his office, she discovers some forms require two sets of hands.
The Pottery Wheel
Ceramic artist Layla rents studio space from master potter Hassan—and discovers that clay isn't the only thing that responds to patient hands.
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.
Stoke Sweetness
Pottery teacher Morenike's hands create beautiful things. When student Christopher stays late for extra lessons, she shows him her hands can do much more than shape clay.
The Pottery Teacher
Evening classes. Wet clay. She shapes him into something new.