CRAFT DRAFT Study Trips to Fes, Morocco

"Craft Draft study trip was absolutely amazing. I did not take any lessons with Craft Draft prior to the trip, however Hamza was extremely helpful in teaching me the basics again. I learned so much about true Moroccan craft and history. The workshops with the craftsmen were beyond exceptional as we were exposed to ancient practices in beautiful locations. If you want to learn about Tastir and true Moroccan craft from real craftsman, then I recommend Craft Draft!"

"The study trip was well organized. We were able to learn about various crafts, crafting on various mediums, which was insightful. It was very beneficial to visit various sites, madrasahs, the zawiya as well, to be better understand crafts and At Tastir. The workshops , in particular zelij, brass engraving and wood painting were enriching. Class at the funduq was well organized and helped to understand At Tastir better.Teaching at the funduq was very well done and learning at the funduq was enjoyable."

"This study trip was a wonderful immersion in the craftsmanship world. We had the chance to talk to masters and apply Tastir skills into different supports (wood, brass, zellij) Learning about the rich cultural heritage of Fes and Morocco, visiting old madrassas and studying patterns on historical site with the very knowledgeable Hamza is a blessing. I particularly enjoyed sharing a course with the children from the Library. It was ad field with emotion having the young generation teaching us the patterns "

"So grateful to have been a part of Hamza's inaugural study trip, and hope to be part of more in the future, inshallah! Seeing in-person the patterns that we have been learning in online classes, and seeing it in the context of the city of Fes itself really brought everything into focus. Applying patterns that we have only applied on paper so far onto different ("practical") surfaces (brass, wood, tile) was the most beneficial part of the trip,  giving us a greater insight into and appreciation of the craftsmanship involved in each craft.  Meeting the masters of the different crafts was also another one of the highlights of the trip, as well as the next generation of craftsmen we had the privilege to meet and draw alongside at the Medina Children's Library. Many thanks to them for their time, patience, and wisdom shared with us."

"It was fun with new experiences to use different materials and places in a friendly atmosphere. I like the most that we tried different tasks with other teachers in new places. "

"This study trip was an amazing opportunity and I thoroughly enjoyed the entirety of the trip. I learned a lot and got to interact with various different crafts in a way that was not removed from the actual craftsmen, allowing me to see and experience the work of the craftsmen."