Jazan, 17 Dhu al-Hijjah 1447 AH

The Jazan Culture House, in cooperation with the Hiraf cultural club, has held a series of specialized art workshops in ceramics as part of their efforts to develop creative skills and revive handicrafts as an authentic component of the region's cultural and artistic heritage.

The workshops offered applied training programs focused on firing and glazing techniques in ceramic art, introducing participants to the different firing stages, the types of glazes and how to use them to produce a variety of color and aesthetic effects on ceramic pieces.

Participants gained direct hands-on experience under the supervision of specialists across every stage of ceramic work, from shaping and preparing pieces through firing to applying glazing techniques that add aesthetic and functional dimensions to the artworks.

Trainer Yahya Hakami said the workshops build on a previous series of training programs on the basics of hand-building, using the potter's wheel, and drying and finishing, adding that the aim is to present ceramic art through modern teaching methods that reveal the artistic potential of natural materials and develop participants' creative skills.

He noted that handicrafts offer a wide space for artistic expression and innovation, and play an important role in preserving traditional knowledge and passing it on to new generations in contemporary ways that combine authenticity and renewal.

These initiatives are part of the cultural and artistic activity at the Jazan Culture House in partnership with the Hiraf club, aimed at supporting the applied arts and handicrafts and creating interactive environments where enthusiasts can develop their skills and discover new areas of artistic creativity.

At a Glance

  • Location: Jazan Culture House
  • Organizers: Jazan Culture House and the Hiraf cultural club
  • Event: specialized ceramics workshops
  • Topics: firing, glazing, ceramic shaping, glazes
  • Trainer: Yahya Hakami