Pottery and ceramics saved my mental health, which was deeply affected by the destruction of my country, Syria. Now that I feel healthy again, I am keen to reach out to everyone with a piece of clay in my hand.

I started this studio to teach mindful pottery classes to adults, teens, and children as a way to de-stress and reflect. Ceramics is more than wheel throwing, coiling and pinch pots, combining unlimited mediums, techniques and experimentation. I love teaching techniques from around the world – Kirunuki, Mocha defusion, Japanese foam pressing, adding natural ingredients and more. It is important for each individual to find techniques and clay bodies they enjoy.

We practice the single firing technique wherever possible, aligned with our goal to conserve energy and be conscious of the planet’s wellbeing.

The Australian Ceramics Community

Connecting and engaging with the Australian ceramics community

Zein Akkad – urth clay studio

Zein Akkad – urth clay studio

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