Ceramist discovers talent during COVID lockdown

Ceramist discovers talent during COVID lockdown

By Faten Omar

KUWAIT: The COVID-19 pandemic brought about an unprecedented shift in daily life, forcing people around the world to stay at home to curb its spread. This led to significant changes in how individuals allocated their time and energy. Sara Mahmoud, a 23-year-old ceramic artist, was one of the people who discovered their talent during the lockdown. Kuwait Times spoke with Mahmoud, who explained how she turned her passion into a small business she loves.

Kuwait Times: Tell us the background of your journey.

Sara Mahmoud: I started my journey in February 2020, a month before the lockdown. I booked a 12-class course at a local ceramic studio to learn wheel throwing. Unfortunately, I only took four of these classes before the lockdown. In December that same year, I found an alternative — I bought a clay kit and started hand-building at home, firing my pieces at a local studio. I loved the idea of creating handmade ceramics for my friends and family. I filmed my creation process and shared it online. I officially started selling my products in August 2021, nearly a year after doing it as just a hobby!

Kuwait Times: What led you into working with ceramics?

Mahmoud: Curiosity. I