Work with Clay, with Esraa Badawy

About the workshop

A unique opportunity to learn with ceramicist Esraa Badawy, graduate of the Jameel House of Traditional Arts in Cairo. Esraa will share with you how she takes inspiration from nature, and guide you to work in clay, exploring shape, pattern and texture to make your own artwork to take home.

Useful information

• All levels welcome.
• All materials and tools provided.
• The workshop will take place in the Learning Centre at Leighton House.
• The ticket does not include entry to the museum. If you would like to visit, please book your admission ticket online or at Front Desk.
• Be prepared to get messy and dress appropriately.

In collaboration with Community Jameel

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Meet Esraa Badawy

Esraa Badawy is a ceramicist, architect and graduate of the Jameel House of Traditional Arts in Cairo. An architect and product designer by training, Esraa attended the Jameel House in Cairo from 2022 to 2024, where she specialised in ceramics. From the textures of nature, to the geometry of the cosmos, Esraa’s work moulds her natural surroundings into everyday objects that remain rooted in natural, sometimes celestial, beauty. Traditional design principles and techniques continue to influence Esraa’s creations for her own brand, Esraa Badawy Ceramics Studio, which creates unique home décor pieces inspired by nature, culture and Egypt’s rich history.

About Community Jameel

The Jameel House of Traditional Arts in Cairo is an educational institution offering a two-year programme in the traditional arts, including courses in sacred geometry, observational drawing, colour harmony and decorative floral patterns, and specialised training in ceramics, glass and gypsum, metalwork and woodwork. Located in Fustat in Historic Cairo, the Jameel House in Cairo was launched in 2009 and is a collaboration between The King's Foundation, Community Jameel and the Cultural Development Fund of Egypt. The Jameel House in Cairo accepts around 20 students each year. The programme is delivered by The King's Foundation School of Traditional Arts according to the same standards as courses at its London campus.

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