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Pottery painting in Zurich
We make, you paint
A variety of slow-made ceramics, ready to be painted during our 2-hour pottery painting session or workshops.
Pottery making & painting
workshops
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private pottery painting events
Pottery painting for special occasions
– from 65 CHF person
Our pottery painting studios
Zurich
FAQ
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 painting session, when can I come and pick up my creations?
All student work is ready within 4 weeks of the session or workshop date. 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)
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.
Why my finished creation have bubbles and/or small cracks inside?
As reported by our instructor in the studio, if too much color is applied during firing, it creates bubbles in the glaze or even causes it to detach, resulting in poor adhesion to the object. The effect we call craquelure occurs when the glaze develops small cracks during the kiln firing process, resembling tiny grooves inside it (see prototypes in the studio). This is entirely normal in pottery; the object isn’t broken and remains perfectly waterproof and durable!
If you have further questions about your object, feel free to email us, and for our refund policy, please refer to our terms and conditions.
How are the objects created?
Our pottery painting items are entirely crafted by our staff in our production studio in Zurich. It typically takes between one and two weeks from the birth of an object to its completion, as the object undergoes several phases. We use a technique called ‘slipcasting’. ‘Slip’ is essentially liquified clay, in a creamy, pourable consistency. We mix powdered clay with water and let it settle for a couple of weeks to ensure there are no air bubbles present. Then, we pour the mixture into plaster molds that solidify the clay, and after a few minutes, we remove them from the molds. The items are left to rest for 1-2 days and then finished with a sponge and smoothed. They are dried and fired at 980 degrees for about 2 days. Afterwards, they are transported to our pottery painting studios and are ready to be painted. Handcrafting our items gives us greater control over the materials used, quality, and functionality. Additionally, each object is truly unique and crafted slowly in Switzerland.