mixed
techniques
beginner
course
In the Mixed techniques beginner ceramic course, you’ll embark on an exciting journey into the world of pottery handbuilding! You’ll explore three different handbuilding techniques that will ignite your creativity, empowering you to craft any type of item you envision. Plus, as a bonus, this course provides the opportunity to learn the pottery wheel if you choose to dive into that experience as well.
After completing the course, you’ll have the option to join our membership program for an additional fee, allowing you to continue practicing your skills in a supportive environment and make pottery a fulfilling hobby!
informations
- 420 CHF per person (all material included)
In the Mixed techniques beginner course, you’ll have the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of handbuilding. We’ll cover essential ceramics techniques such as coil building, pinching, slab folding, and glazing. By the end of this course, you can expect to have gained the foundational skills needed to start working with clay independently and take home beautiful handmade homeware like cups, bowls, plates, and vases.
For those interested, it’s possible to dedicate half of the course time to learning how to work on the pottery wheel in addition to handbuilding. If you choose the pottery wheel option, you’ll learn techniques such as centering, wedging, and trimming, which means you’ll have slightly less time for handbuilding.
If there is a large number of attendees, the group will be split into two subgroups, allowing students to rotate and experience both techniques. During the final lesson of the ceramic course, everyone will learn how to glaze their creations.
During the booking process, you’ll be asked if you want to learn both techniques (pottery wheel and handbuilding) or just focus on handbuilding.
This course is open to everyone and is perfectly suited for beginners!
The course price includes all the materials and firing costs. The student can produce up to 12 pieces.
The class will be held in English.
One apron will be provided by the studio. In any case, it is recommended to dress comfortably as it will get dirty! It is highly recommended not to have long nails.
Following the last class, the staff will fire your creations and they will be ready within four weeks after the last date of the course. The staff will send an email to the person who made the reservation when the creations are ready for pickup, and they can be collected during the opening hours.
Children above 5 years of age are welcome to join this workshop. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult who is also taking the class.
- 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. Further terms & condition can be found here.
If a student misses only one class, it is possible to make it up at the end of the course as a glaze lesson with another group or during the members’ workspace. If a student misses more than one class, it is not possible to make up more than one.
Complimentary coffee, tea, and water are free of charge and available at the studio.
