Join us for a hands-on workshop exploring the zeer, an ancient and sustainable method for keeping food and water cool. Discover the historical background of this traditional pot-in-pot refrigerator and its centuries-old use for food preservation. Learn about the science of evaporative cooling and see examples in action. during the workshop you will create a small pot from our locally harvested clay.
Workshop Details
- Title: Sustainable cooling: Exploring the Zeer Clay Pot
- Presenter: Shai Porath
- Date: September 29, 2023
- Location: YES Charter Academy
About Shai Porath
Shai is an educator and an artist who leads workshops and classes in handicrafts. He is inspired by indigenous art and traditions and in recent years has been incorporating local clay in his work.
