The British Council and La Fondation OCP are committed to bring together the Moroccan and British skills to improve the competitiveness and sustainable development of creative industries in Morocco. The design and ceramics are key areas that can add value to other creative industries and support the development of the local economy more generally.
The British Council and la Fondation OCP are pleased to announce the launch of a new initiative: the Design Explore, a training and development programme specifically designed for craftsmen in ceramics and pottery to help them develop their skills and creativity in the field of craft art and contemporary art.
Design Explore will include an intensive four-week (5 days per session) and will take place in Safi between April and December 2016.
Design Explore aims to boost participants' creativity in design ceramic / pottery / porcelain, and offers them the opportunity to develop their own unique product, with the help of international experts.
The training will include practical activities on all aspects of the work of a designer:
- Design
- Materials choice
- Quality and Conservation
- Costing and pricing of product produced
- Relations with the markets
The training is aimed at all types of artisans:
- Master craftsmen seeking to diversify their work to contemporary design
- Artisan potters with knowledge passed from generation to generation
- Members of associations or cooperatives
- Youth who have completed a degree course in ceramics or in the design sector
Candidates are invited to apply before the 17th of April 2016 by submitting their application to farah.fawzi@britishcouncil.org (Application forms are available in French and Arabic).
Applicants will be notified of the final selection as of the 20th of April 2016. The selected candidates will be invited to attend the first scheduled residence by the end of April in Safi.
For more information, please contact Fawzi Farah, Arts Project Manager at the British Council : farah.fawzi@britishcouncil.org