As the founder of Fabrica Design Platform -an interdisciplinary art and design initiative- Nour foregrounds experimentation, education, and collaboration. Her vision is to cultivate a space where artists, designers, and researchers can expand their technical skills while fostering a culture of shared knowledge and collective exploration. Emphasizing design and material innovation, particularly through clay, her practice engages with both the medium’s limitations and its transformative potential. Under her direction, Fabrica operates as an educational and experimental hub, bridging practice, research, and community engagement. With a background in Architecture and Digital Media from the Lebanese American University (LAU) and a Master’s degree in Urban Design from Columbia University in New York, Nour integrates design, research, and cultural practice in her work. She is currently pursuing a PhD in Development Planning at University College London (UCL), where her research informs her approach to urban and creative development.

Alia plays a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth execution of Fabrica’s wide-ranging programs and initiatives. With her engineering background, she translates the platform’s creative vision into clear, structured processes, managing logistics, schedules, and resources with precision and foresight. Her ability to build and sustain efficient operational systems provides the foundation on which Fabrica’s activities grow. By creating stability and organization, Alia enables experimentation, education, and collaboration to flourish, ensuring that the platform’s energy and creativity are always supported by strong management.

Patricia is Fabrica’s Design Head, leading the studio’s creative vision, shaping designs, and ensuring the highest standards of quality across all ceramic creations. She develops new collections that balance functionality, innovation, and artistry, guiding the studio’s design identity. Alongside this role, she stewards the Experimental Lab, where she explores material research and process innovation. Her approach nurtures a culture of discovery, allowing ideas to evolve from concept to form, and inspiring both students and collaborators to push the boundaries of ceramics.

Liliane is Fabrica’s strategist and problem-solver, developing agile systems and forward-thinking solutions that keep projects aligned and moving ahead. With a sharp focus on adaptability and efficiency, she turns challenges into opportunities through clear, practical strategies. She manages customer relationships to ensure every client receives attentive, personalized, and exceptional service. By bridging long-term strategy with day-to-day processes, Liliane creates an environment where experimentation, education, and innovation thrive, enabling Fabrica’s team and community to grow with purpose and resilience.

Dalia ensures the day-to-day upkeep and smooth functioning of Fabrica’s studios. Focused on maintaining an effective and organized environment, she manages kiln operations, monitors materials, and oversees essential studio processes. She supports students and instructors by addressing class needs, creating a welcoming and efficient learning atmosphere.

Salam is the keeper of calm and cleanliness at Fabrica. Through care, attention, and consistency, Salam ensures that the studios remain welcoming, organized, and ready for creativity to unfold. Her role is essential in maintaining the environment where experimentation and collaboration can thrive.

George provides financial leadership at Fabrica, overseeing planning, auditing, and compliance. His expertise ensures responsible resource management and strengthens the platform’s long-term resilience. By aligning financial systems with Fabrica’s creative vision, he helps sustain operations, build trust, and secure a solid foundation for the growth of its educational and experimental programs.

Souraya contributes to Fabrica’s financial sustainability by overseeing daily accounting, reporting, and budget tracking. With strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy, she ensures that all financial processes remain transparent and well-documented.

Born in 1966, Alain Vassoyan is a Lebanese-Canadian artist based in Beirut. He studied Sculpture at the Ecole de Ceramique Bonsecours in Montreal and Art History at Montreal University. He’s currently teaching sculpting at the Academie Libanaise des Beaux-Arts (ALBA) and the Saint Joseph University of Beirut. Vassoyan’s work has been showcased in collective and individual exhibitions around the world. He held solo exhibitions in Lebanon (2009, 2011, and 2017). His artworks were part of several collective exhibitions: in Montreal, Canada; in Beirut, Lebanon; in London, UK (2014) and in the UAE. In 2005, he participated as a contestant in the international contest of “Hyogo Prefector Museum” in Kobe, Japan.

Elio Haddad, a multifaceted artist, transcends traditional boundaries with his mastery of sculpture, photography, painting, drawing, installations, and poetry. His works are a profound meditation on the human condition, articulated with both simplicity and depth. Haddad draws inspiration from the enigmatic world of expression. His investigation includes self-concept and positioning in relation to others, challenging the illusion of separateness prevalent in society. By exploring the mechanisms of consciousness, he invites viewers to question their own perceptions.

Magali Chemaly, an interior designer by trade, discovered her passion for ceramics during the pandemic. What began as a personal exploration with air-dry clay evolved into Gali Moods, a ceramics brand that has grown with admiration and passion. Her designs, deeply inspired by the beauty of mother nature, reflect organic forms and earthy tones. Entirely self-taught, her ceramic journey began as a way to foster a healthier lifestyle during the pandemic. Yoga, meditation, and clay provided her with a calming escape, enabling her to find peace and creativity through the art of ceramics.

Michel specializes in studio art, ceramics, and sculpture, he graduated in Studio Arts from the American University of Beirut, held residencies in Ceramics and Sculpture and served as Atelierista and Resident Artist at the American Community School in Beirut. At the core of his artistic journey lies Michel’s dedication to his private studio, where he passionately creates while also imparting knowledge through art classes. Michel’s creative pursuits are anchored in an exploration of earth and clay textures, fluid-like forms, the elegance of simple shapes, and the dynamics of motion and movement found in natural elements such as trees, waves, and leaves.

Nicole completed a professional certificate program at l’Atelier Chemins de la Céramique. Rooted in Beirut, Nicole established her own brand, drawing inspiration from her profound appreciation for architecture, volumetrics, and a vibrant palette of colors. Recognized by her distinctive designs, Nicole seamlessly integrates various volumes, architectural elements, and a rich spectrum of colors into her creations. Her artistic expression embodies a captivating use of distortion and the masterful creation of elegant ruffles. Each of her pieces contributes a vibrant, lively, and sophisticated touch to contemporary spaces, adding substantial value with their unique aesthetic.

Patricia Assaly is the creator, designer and craftswoman behind her brand. Following a career in design and advertising in Lebanon and New York, she moved to China in 2015, where she learned the art of ceramics and became fascinated with the vast world of pottery and the unpredictable nature of the medium. In 2020, after moving back to Beirut, she set up her studio and launched her brand of handmade homeware. Drawing inspiration from regional architecture, culture and styles, she creates functional pieces that add a personal and unique touch in a world increasingly dominated by mass-produced items.

Samer Aouad is a potter and glaze maker based in Beirut. He specializes in tableware and sculptural vessels. In early 2024, Samer launched his own ceramics studio after dedicating two years to apprenticing with renowned master ceramicist Samar Mogharbel. He pursued an intensive independent research on glaze chemistry and firing techniques. Currently, he produces tableware for chefs and restaurants around Beirut, and showcases his vessels in various local galleries. He balances his studio production with his love for teaching, giving classes and workshop across Lebanon.

Sasha Abela is a ceramic artist and sculptor whose work focuses on creating sculptural ceramic pieces for smaller, more intimate spaces, often shaped by the environment she lives in. Through a focus on form and texture, their practice reflects an interest in how objects interact with space and evoke a sense of place. Sasha has exhibited in multiple cities including Paris, Beirut, London and Dubai, with notable appearances at Paris Design Week and Expo 2020. Combining traditional ceramic techniques with a contemporary sculptural approach, Sasha creates work that emphasizes materiality and spatial awareness.

Shirine Sbaiti, also known as Limbo, is the co-founder of 2D3D Space, an interior design boutique specializing in restaurant design; the creator of Limbo and Limbobject, an artistic project where she explores figurative beings through sculptural ceramics and functional art; and the founder of Souk el Fan, a community art market dedicated to supporting local talent. She began her journey in pottery as a personal exploration of form and material, which soon evolved into a passion for teaching and sharing the craft.

Zeina Bacardi Sakr is a ceramic artist and maker at heart, based in Beirut, Lebanon. In 2015, she graduated with honors from the American University of Beirut with a BA in Fine Arts and Art History. Rooted in an affinity for clay, in 2016 she launched B. by Zeina Bacardi, a line of handmade fine ceramics, ranging from unique tableware, sculptural vessels and lighting. A storyteller of ceramics with experimentation at the core of her practice, Zeina Bacardi is a self-taught ceramist, pushing the boundaries of clay to create truly one-of-a-kind pieces.

Established contemporary sculptor and painter, Zouhair Dabbagh was born in Aleppo in 1953. He pursued and earned his Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts in 1977 from the Damascus University. Dabbagh examines humans and animals in sculptures and renders them worth both naturalistic and unfinished qualities. The flesh is both decomposed and coming together, as though we are witnessing conception itself. Movement is paused, allowing the artist to skillfully study anatomy, emotion and soul. Dabbagh’s artworks are in the permanent collection of the Damascus Museum, as well as in private collections in Ankara, Dubai, Germany, KSA, Paris and Canada.