Be part of a unique and life changing experience. Enjoy the warm family and community-oriented environment provided by the Cambodian people and their expert potters.
Windmill Pottery is currently conducting unique pottery experiences with traditional Khmer Potters in Cambodia. We offer potters from around the globe (potential and experienced) the opportunity of working with Khmer potters using their traditional methods.
We aim to facilitate social and cultural interaction between our clients and the Cambodian people through a traditional approach to clay pot making. In this 10-day residency program, you will not be just an observer. You will learn the Khmer way of creating pottery and share an inside view of your hosts' lives; discovering the aspects of life that mean most to the Khmers; their loves, joys, and imperatives.
Cambodian pottery in this environment is utilitarian and functional, while still being crafted decoratively, and for centuries was an essential part of trade between the country and its neighbors.
Includes:
- 7-day Pottery Residency in a tranquil guesthouse environment
- Breakfast & Lunch included (choice of Western or Khmer cuisine)
- 20 hours tuition under the guidance of traditional Khmer potters
- Build a traditional firing pyre (season depending)
- Learn how to knead, throw & purl clay the Khmer way
- Guided Tour to the clay diggings and enjoy preparing freshly dug clay
- Watch a treadle Potter’s wheel construction in progress
- Shop at the Kampong Chhnang night market
- Tour village potters at work and visit a Buddhist temple
- Enjoy evening meals in a Cambodian thatched shelter
For all questions and further booking information, please Contact Us.
$2,300USD/$3,200AUD for Group of Four Twin OR Double Share
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Day |
Place |
Description |
Accommodation |
Inclusions |
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Day 1 |
Arrive Kampong Chhnang |
Book in at the Garden Guesthouse |
Single, Twin or Double Air-Conditioned with Ensuite |
Meals Complimentary Beer Tuk-Tuk to & from Central Market |
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Day 2 |
Andong Reussey |
Tuk-Tuk departs at 8:30am for Andong Reussey pottery workshop – visit clay diggings – prepare clay for throwing – throw first pot/work 1st stage purling a pot |
ditto |
Meals Breakfast 7-8:30am |
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Day 3 |
Andong Reussey Krae Deus Monastery |
Tuk-Tuk departs at 8:30am for Andong Reussey pottery workshop – Using a treadle wheel – throw first pot/work 2nd stage purling a pot Travel to the top of the mountain and visit the monastery |
ditto |
Meals Trip to market to buy food for evening meal before Khmer Language Lesson in a spindle |
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Day 4 |
Andong Reussey Bamboo Weavers |
Tuk-Tuk departs at 8:30am for Andong Reussey pottery workshop (contd)– decorating techniques/3rd stage purling a pot Visit to the Bamboo Village |
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Meals |
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Day 5 |
Andong Reusssey |
Tuk-Tuk departs at 8:30am for Andong Reussey pottery workshop (Contd) – Finishing products for firing/4th stage purling a pot Visit the Buddhist Temple |
ditto |
Meals Lunch at Garden Guesthouse |
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Day 6 |
Andong Reussey Kampong Chhnang |
Final touches to Purling a pot. Shopping Kampong Chhnang Central Market |
ditto |
Meals Lunch at the Garden Guesthouse Restaurantnt |
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Day 7 |
Andong Reussey Kampong Chhnang Floating Village |
Tuk-Tuk departs at 8:30am for Andong Reussey pottery workshop Farewell to Pottery Instructors. Gift sharing – set up a firing (season depending)/Visit Kampong Chhnang Floating Village |
ditto |
Meals |
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Day 8 |
Kampong Chhnang |
Checkout |
Garden Guesthouse |
Breakfast Tuk-Tuk to Bus Depot |
Note: Travel Insurance is not supplied by the tour company.