Welcome to our advanced pottery workspace, a space dedicated to passionate potters who are looking to take their craft to the next level. Our workspace is designed for independent use, meaning that you have the freedom to practice and experiment with ceramics at your own pace and on your own terms.

The workspace is equipped with everything that you need to create your personal projects, from several kinds of clays and glazes to pottery wheels and firing service. You’ll have access to the entire infrastructure of the studio, allowing you to slow down and focus on your creative process.

Requirement 
It is mandatory to have taken a minimum 10-hour ceramics course in the discipline you intend to practice in the studio. The user is required to know how to work the clay and glaze his own creations independently. 

Booking
It is mandatory to reserve your workspace seat through our booking system. You can book your spot up to one hour before the session start.

Booking cancellation for members
In case you cannot come, please change your reservation. It is possible to change the reservation up to 2 hours before the start of your session. In the case of no show without notification, the member is required to pay a penalty fee of 30 CHF. Payment will be deducted directly from the customer’s credit card.

End of the session
Please leave on time at the end of your workspace slot. If there is availability of space, the work session can be extended after agreement with our staff. If you are not a member the extra hour must be paid at the studio.

Cleaning 
All users are requested to clean their workstation and the used materials at the end of their session.

External material 
It is forbidden to bring your own materials for working. If you want to do special crafting with store-bought materials please ask the staff. 

Studio introduction
In order to use the studio in a safe and optimal way a mandatory introduction is scheduled with every new user of the studio. The introduction session lasts for approximately 10 minutes and it is free of charge.

During the opening hours, someone from the team will be present at the studio to answer the questions concerning the studio use and the material.

Further rules terms and conditions can be found here.

If you have any question feel free to contact us.

The workspace is approximately 110 square meters divided into: one the work area, a storage room, a washing room, toilet and a cozy terrace. 

The Advanced workspace is provided with 6 pottery wheels, different types of clays, several glazes (1240 °C / Cone 6), many hand building tools and more.

The material is not included in the session.

The cost of the material is 30 CHF/kg (and is calculated on the finished object). The clay, glaze and firing service are included in the material price. The material is paid before taking home the finished creations.

For our members the material price is 25 CHF/kg.

All firings are entirely done by our staff. The finished work are fired every 1-3 weeks depending on the availability of our kiln.

Free coffee and tea and some small snacks are available for all our workspace users. And can be enjoyed in our cozy living room.

The pottery workspace can be booked during the studio opening hours:

Tuesday: 13–15 /16–18
Thursday: 14–16/17–21
Friday: 14–16/17–21
Saturday: 9–13
Sunday: 9–13

Please note that the opening hours may vary depending on workshops, courses and events. Please check the weekly timetable. Opening hours may change from season to season depending on occupancy.

During the following periods/days the studio is closed for holidays:

Easter holidays: 29th March–1st April 2024
Summer holidays: 22nd July–4th August 2024 
Christmas holidays 23rd–5th January 2025

The session will take place at our Workspace. LOKI Workspace is located in Zurich, just outside of the city center. It is easily accessible by public transportation, at only 5 minutes walk from the train station in Zurich Oerlikon.

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