Pottery courses in Zurich

learn

For a fully immersive and relaxing pottery escape, our courses covers everything from shaping clay to glazing. Afterward, you can join our membership to keep practicing pottery as a fulfilling hobby in a supportive environment.

make

Enjoy a relaxing day with your friend in our 2-hour pottery workshops! Choose from various workshop to create your favorite pieces. We’ll handle the glazing, allowing you to unwind and fully enjoy the experience while cherishing your creations!

or try

Not sure if pottery is right for you or which technique you like? No worries! We’ve created a 2-hour taster class just for you. Try out different techniques without any commitment and discover if pottery is your new passion!

Everyone deserves a break from a busy life and some relaxing time for themselves.​

Our pottery classes are a fun way to unwind, allowing your mind to de-stress while you create a functional object.​

Hands making pottery during a pottery wheel course at LOKI Studio Zurich

The making

Starting with a lump of clay, your hands shape it into a unique creation, guided by your personal process and entering a state of flow.

pottery workshop

The result

The result? A beautiful mug, bowl, plate, or vase crafted entirely by you, bringing pride as you use it in your home, knowing it’s 100% slow-made.

Pottery is classified as a "Flow experience", a new holistic approach to stress.

Pottery painting and wine

Don't miss pottery painting and wine with your friends on Friday evening!

Ask us anything

No prior experience is necessary! Our classes cater to all skill levels, from completely beginners to advanced students.

We offer various options for learning and practicing ceramics to suit different needs:

POTTERY MAKING
– 2-hour Taster class: The best opportunity to try the pottery wheel and handbuilding. One session.
– 2-hour workshops: Choose between wheel-throwing, handbuilding, or pottery painting with different themes depending on the object you want to create. One session.
– 4-week course: Choose between wheel-throwing or mixed course (handbuilding or wheel-throwing).
– 5-week intermediate pottery wheel course.
– Membership:
Monthly subscription to use the studio space. Available only for individuals who have completed at least 10 hours of ceramics courses and can work independently. 

POTTERY PAINTING
– Pottery painting: A 2-hour open studio session where you can paint objects of your choice.
– Pottery painting & wine: A 2-hour open studio session where you can paint objects of your choice with one glass of wine included.

PRIVATE EVENTS & CLASSES, TEAMBUILDING EVENTS
– 2-hour private workshops: covering various techniques, with the option of adding appetizers or wine.

Go to the page of the activity you wish to book and click on “Book Now.”

No, it is not possible to bring your own materials (clay, glaze, or anything that will be fired) to the studio. All materials are provided directly at the studio.

We recommend wearing comfortable clothing and shoes that you don’t mind getting dirty, especially if you’re working at the pottery wheel, as working with clay can be messy! Each person will be provided with one apron  at the studio. For pottery painting sessions or pottery painting workshops, no apron is provided since it’s not an activity where you typically get dirty.

  • No refunds will be provided for cancellations of the booking.
  • It is only possible to change the date of the booking. In case of modification of the date of the booking, the following terms apply:
    • Up to 5 days before the class: the change of the date is free of charge.
    • From 5 days to 2 hours before the booking: 50% of the total price will be extra charged.
  • In the case of a no-show without notification, it is not possible to reschedule the booking to another date or receive a refund. No exceptions are made: in case of illness or personal matters, the terms and conditions mentioned above apply. We cannot take into account any medical or legal certificates.
  • Further terms & conditions can be found here.

No, we do not currently offer firing services for external customers using their own materials.

All student work is ready within 4 weeks of the workshop date, or last date of the course. As soon as your things are ready, we will send you an email with all the information for picking up your creations. If you have not received an email and it has been more than 4 weeks please check your spam folder! Once you receive the email you can come and pick up your creations during the following opening hours:

Shop (if you took the class at the shop):
– Wednesdays: 2 pm – 6 pm
– Fridays: 3 pm – 6 pm
– Saturdays: 10 am – 1 pm

Workspace (if you took the course at the workspace):
– Tuesdays: 2-3 pm / 4-6 pm (the studio is closed from 3 to 4 pm)
– Thursdays: 2-4 pm / 5-6 pm (the studio is closed from 4 to 5 pm)
– Fridays: 2-4 pm / 5-6 pm (the studio is closed from 4 to 5 pm)
– Saturdays: 10 am – 1 pm

Please note: the pickup is closed during the studio holidays which are:
09.05.2024 Ascension Day
20.05.2024 Corpus Christi
22.07.2024-04.08.2024 (Summer break)
01.11.2024 All Saints’ Day
23.12.2024-06.01.2025 (Christmas break)

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