From Treetop Adventures to Artful Crafts: The Enchanting Journey of Coconut Flower Petals
Coconut trees aren’t just about tasty coconuts; they also provide us with these fascinating things called coconut flower petals. Let’s embark on a journey to understand how these petals transition from high up in the trees to transforming into amazing crafts. Climbing Trees for Coconut Flowers:Imagine someone climbing up tall coconut trees to harvest the […]
How we make our unique ceramic spoons?
https://youtu.be/XaoJF_pKFFE?si=JC6SA-uZv4bccT-T We’ve got some super exciting news to share with you! We’ve been on a creative journey to craft something small that adds a special touch to everyday moments. Our brand-new handmade ceramic spoons are created with a passion for making them a labor of love and art, and each one of them has a […]
An alternative firing: Raku
Raku firing is a pottery technique known for its rapid process and dramatic results. It has its origins in Japan and is traditionally associated with tea ceremonies, primarily in the form of chawan tea bowls. The Western version of raku, developed in the 20th century by studio potters, differs from traditional Japanese raku. While Japanese […]
A volunteering story
Orsina’s Khmer Ceramics Journey Orsina’s month as a volunteer at Khmer Ceramics Centre was a fantastic journey, brimming with creativity, warm friendships, and delicious food. During her time in here, she actively participated in crafting a new raku line, exchanged ideas about design, found inspiration in the nearby temples, and connected with people from all […]
On the ceramic road – Cambodia
Exploring Khmer Ceramics: Cheryl Stevens’ viewpoint Photo by Cheryl Stevens click here to read As Khmer Ceramics team, we want to express our gratitude to Cheryl Stevens, member and board president of Berkeley Potters Studio in the USA, for portraying our efforts in such a wonderful way. The article captures how important it is for […]
Training our junior potter Toeuk
Kbach (Traditional Khmer carving) and glazing Many of our pottery teachers are proudly part of the deaf community. New pottery teachers begin by watching our team work. Later, we teach them to make pots on the traditional potter’s wheel, with help from experienced deaf staff. They start as junior potters and, after a few months, […]
Workshop Projects – Making the lamp shade
Unveiling the Magic: Our Handcrafted Ceramic Bowl Lamp Shade Workshop https://www.khmerceramics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/making-the-lamp-shade.mp4 Welcome to our enchanting workshop, where we bring artistry and joy together to create handcrafted ceramic bowl lamp shades. With warmth and creativity in abundance, let’s take you through the magical journey of crafting these unique pieces. Step 1: A Creative Adventure Begins Every […]