Pottery workshops in Zurich
Selected for you for a relaxing experience with your loved ones.
2-hour pottery workshop
Our two-hour workshops provide the perfect opportunity to spend an unforgettable time with your loved ones while creating your favorite piece by hand under expert guidance.
Current selection
Our current pottery workshop selection in our studio in Zurich include:
- DREAM MUG WORKSHOP: Create a personalized mug and decorate it using the coil building technique (handbuilding)
- ARTISTIC VASE WORKSHOP: Create a beautiful vase using the pinching technique (handbuilding, incorporating various clay types).
- COFFEE OR TEA SET WORKSHOP: Craft a delightful set of cups using the pinching technique (handbuilding, utilizing different clay types).
- MARBLED MUG WORKSHOP: Make a stunning marbled mug on the wheel using colored clay.
- SPECKLED SET WORKSHOP: Create a set of two items of your choice on the wheel with speckled clay.
Pickup
All items will be expertly glazed by our staff with a clear glaze and fired in our kiln. They will be ready for you within four weeks from the workshop date, and participants will be notified when they are finished.
FAQ
Do I need experience to join your pottery classes?
No prior experience is necessary! Our classes cater to all skill levels, from completely beginners to advanced students.
How do I reserve a course?
Go to the page of the activity you wish to book and click on “Book Now.”
Can I bring my own clay/glaze to the studio?
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.
Is it possible to cancel or change the date of my reservation?
- 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.
I recently took a pottery class, when can I come and pick up my creations?
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)
Why does it take up to 4 weeks to get our finished creations?
The pottery process is quite lengthy because it involves multiple stages.
In the first stage, the object is left to dry for 3 to 5 days, depending on the size of the item. For wheel-thrown creations, the pieces are trimmed by our staff after 2-3 days and then left to dry. Once dried, the pieces are placed in the kiln at 980°C for about 3 days. The kiln is run only when there are enough students items to fill it, as ceramic kilns consume a lot of energy.
After the first firing, the object is glazed by our staff and then fired again at 1240°C for about 2-3 days. Again, the kiln is only fired when there are enough items to fill it.
The objects are then sanded and inspected by our staff to identify any issues (cracks, glaze problems, breakages, etc.) and are packaged in bags for each student. Once the pieces are ready for pickup, students are notified.
What should I wear to the pottery course?
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.