Our 6-session pottery wheel course offers an immersive introduction to working on the wheel in a small, supportive group.
Over six evening sessions, youβll learn wheel throwing, trimming, and glazing - from shaping clay to finishing your own ceramic pieces.
Suitable for beginners and those looking to deepen their skills.
A little gift: Includes 1-month studio access (Abo - 4 free Entries), valid for one month anytime between March-May.
Day 1 Β· Basics
Introduction to the studio, tools, and wheel. Learn clay preparation, centering, opening, and pulling walls.
Outcome: First simple wheel-thrown forms.
Day 2 Β· Open & Closed Forms
Throw bowls, cups, and small vessels while improving control, proportions, and confidence.
Outcome: Several usable open and closed forms.
Day 3 Β· Trimming & Handles
Refine leather-hard pieces, trim foot rings, add simple decoration, and learn handle attachment.
Outcome: Finished and upgraded functional pieces.
Day 4 Β· Advanced Forms & Plates
Work with more clay and explore larger forms, plates, and expressive shapes.
Outcome: One or two larger or more complex pieces.
Day 5 Β· Finishing
Final trimming, surface refinement, decoration, and preparation for bisque firing.
Outcome: All pieces ready for firing.
Day 6 Β· Glazing (If necessary, you can change the glazing day. Please send us a message, as we have additional dates available)
Introduction to glazing techniques, color selection, and surface finishing.
Outcome: A small collection of glazed ceramic pieces ready for final firing.
Register now, we have space for max. 4 participants.
Duration: 2.5 hours each session
Price: 650 CHF
Workshop dates: March 4th, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th and April 14th
Teacher: Anastasiia
Teaching language: The primary language of instruction is English, but the teacher is also learning German and is happy to incorporate a few German words along the way!
The workshop includes all materials, tools, and firing.