Tunis is a modern-village in the Egyptian oasis of Faiyum Governorate known for its pottery workshops and small art galleries.
[3][4] In the 1980s, Evelyne Porret, a Swiss tourist and later potter fell in love with Egypt and the touristic village, and established a pottery school in it that played a large role in preserving Fayoum's Ancient Egyptian pottery culture.
It helps artists by giving them studio spaces they need, besides providing them with art libraries and living areas.
The purpose of the festival is to bring artists-potters from Tunis, Cairo, other parts of Egypt and also artists from around the world.
The festival focuses on giving the chance to the participants to explore the value of potter, exchange knowledge, share interests and also discuss their challenges.