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Wheel Intro - 2 days - Beginner
3h + 3h - Learn how to create objects on the pottery wheel and trim them. Expect 2-3 pieces.
Service Description
This course is perfect for you if you always wanted to try out the pottery wheel. NO prior knowledge required. We teach small groups of students in our cosy atelier so everyone get’s enough 1:1 time with our professional teachers. We speak native german and C2 english! YOU NEED 1. Short fingernails 2. Clothes that can get dusty 3. Availability on 2 separate days WHAT YOU GET Day 1 - Wheel throwing 3h 1. Learn how to create clay objects on the pottery wheel 2. Learn reliable techniques how to center clay on the wheel 3. Learn how to refine the shape you envision for your piece 4. Explore how to use wooden and metal shaping tools 5. Learn how to safely separate the piece from the wheel at the end 6. Understand where clay comes from and how it is formed in nature Day 2 - Trimming 3h 7. Learn how to secure your piece on the wheel after curing 8. Trimm away all excess clay clay to make your form a functional piece of art 9. Learn how to refine the overall shape of your objects to fit your vision 9. Finish the foot of your vessel to make it stand securely 10. Add your own signature or engraved message to your pieces 7. You’ll be able to join a more advanced class after this introduction YOUR CHOICE At the end of the class, You can choose from • 8 high quality glazes • 2 glaze application techniques for a stunningly beautiful and durable finish to your creation. We charge an additional 10€ per piece to cover the cost of materials and energy for the glaze-firing. WHAT HAPPENS NEXT After your 2-day class, our teachers will fire and glaze your pieces in the color of your choice. Do you want to learn how to glaze your piece on your own instead? Choose the 3-day beginner course to learn everything at once and create your own custom glaze finish → PROCESS UNTIL PICKUP We notify you personally after 4 weeks when your pieces are ready for pickup! Enduring a total of 48 hours of fire 🥵 first at 900°C and a second time at 1240°C 🔥 your pieces are now transformed into stoneware, all glazes are fused with the clay into a durable high-quality piece of art. Now they are dishwasher safe and you can literally use them for the rest of your life. Hopefully the memories of your ceramic workshop remain just as long! You can’t come pick up your creations? We offer DHL delivery at an extra fee of 5,90€. See you on the wheel 🌞
Cancellation & Switching dates
Cancellation Policy We understand that plans can change, so we’ve outlined our cancellation and rescheduling policy to ensure flexibility while maintaining the quality of our courses. 1. No Refunds: Please note that all course bookings are non-refundable. Once a course is booked, we are unable to offer a refund for cancellations or missed classes. 2. 24-Hour Cancellation Window: If you need to cancel your participation, cancellations must be made at least 24 hours before the course starts. Any cancellations made after this window will result in a forfeited booking without the option to reschedule. 3. Rescheduling Policy: Students may reschedule their course free of charge up to 24 hours before the course start time. To reschedule, simply contact us via email, and we’ll work with you to find a new date that suits you. 4. Transfer Your Ticket: If you are unable to attend the course, you are welcome to transfer your ticket to a friend or family member. Just let us know in advance via email so we can update our records and be aware of who will be attending the course in your place. 5. Contact us for Rescheduling To cancel, reschedule, or transfer your ticket, please email us at [your email address]. We’re happy to assist with any changes as long as they meet the above conditions. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. We look forward to seeing you on the wheel!
Find us in Kreuzberg, Berlin.
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