Learn on the wheel?
We offer pottery wheel courses for beginner and intermediate levels: Click on the link below for a schedule of classes.
Missed a throwing course lesson? Up to 2 missed lessons can be caught up on Saturdays. Please sign on on the studio calendar under the PLAN tab.
We also have catchup lessons on evenings that Ulyana is teaching. Please ask her when she has space.
Practice sessions are open any afternoon between Mon-Thursday from 13:00-18:00 no reservation is required. On Friday, Saturdays and Sundays please check the calendar first to see if there is an event scheduled. If there is no event you are welcome to come in between 13:00-18:00.
Beginners Level 1= up to 400g of clay (cylinders). Introduction to clay. Use of slips and 1 layer of glaze.
Beginners Level 2= up to 700g of clay (cylinders and bowls). Further knowledge of clay. Use of slips and multiple layers of glaze
Intermediate Level 3= up to 1500g of clay (cylinders, bowls, plates), use of slips, under glazes and multiple layers of glaze. Advanced understanding of clay types including which types are most suitable for particular projects.
Intermediate Level 4: Development of a personal style. Throwing with intent and consistency. Mastery of repetetive forms. Entry level understanding of glaze chemistry.
It is also important that you make the time for your free practice sessions included. These help you to build muscle memory and focus on the areas that you need to spend the time on.
Pottery Wheel classes include:
- Instruction in English
- Demonstrations by the teacher
- Classes of 3 hours
- 4 x Independent practice sessions of 3 hours (book here)
- Free Firing (bisque and glaze) of up to 6 pieces
- Extra pieces may be fired at studio rates
- Generous selection of slips and studio glazes
- Tools are NOT included but can be purchased on the first day
- Missed a class book a catch up lesson (on studio calendar)
- Studio clay included
Class Level Key:
- Level 1: Beginners 1 (newbie)
- Level 2: Beginners 2: limited experience needs guidance to build confidence
- Level 3: Intermediate, understands the basic steps, looking to strengthen technique
- Level 4: Advanced can make intended forms easily, ready to learn develop a personal st
workshops & Masterclasses
Experiment, experience, refine and elevate your skills with technique focused workshops & masterclasses.
Masterclasses are taught by professional ceramicists with extensive expertise and teaching ability. These specialised courses are designed to deliver tips, techniques and best practice in a particular area of focus. Each masterclass is standalone experience by combining them at your own pace you will have a deep and balanced skill set.
Masterclasses are based on 7 hour days and include lunch (vegetarian) and all refreshments.
Workshops are typically 2,5-4 hours long and do not include lunch (they do include coffee, tea and cookies of course.
All materials are provided please bring your own tools, an apron and a towel.
Handbuilding
Take a look at our new hand-building courses.
All levels are welcome from beginners to advanced as we work individually based on what you need and want to achieve.
Classes are small with 8 people maximum so that you get the support and coaching necessary for success and enjoyment.
Our teachers have had years of teaching pottery to international students and lessons are taught in English with Dutch translation if needed.
Practice makes perfect, so we include 16 hours of independent practice time so that you can work on your project at your convenience.
We have priced the courses so that they are within reach of almost every budget. If you are 12 or older then one of these course might change your life for the good!
Coming soon...
We have a small number of courses as our studio concentrates on members....If you would like private lessons or workshops we can try to find an instructor to work with you.
We are busy making a schedule for our future courses. Here is a short list of what we are planning:
Beginners Wheel:
Intensive Beginners Weekend (Wheel Levels 1 & 2):
Refining the Wheel:
Intensive Intermediate Weekends (Levels 2 & 3)
Ikebana Vases (Multi Disciplinary & Wheel): 3 part: Intermediate and Advanced
Handbuilding Multidisciplinary Intensive
2-day Hand-building Tapas Workshop (all levels)
Master Classes: Sold out
April 2024: Passion for Porcelain: Nora Nuyts
The Glaze Lab: Camille
Glaze Chemistry: creating custom finishes
We update the courses every month if you would like to make suggestions or private bookings please contact us…. info@theceramiccentre.com
Our new adventure in France begins....wood firing
Dit is de houtgestookte oven in Neuilly-en Sancerre, het is een meerassige oven genaamd een Noborigama, of een klimooven. Dit type oven is in Japan ontwikkeld om de efficiëntie te verhogen en de resultaten van het bakproces beter voorspelbaar te maken.
De magie van houtstoken is de natuurlijke schoonheid van asglazuren die niet kunnen worden gedupliceerd met gas- of elektrische ovens.
In Neuilly zullen we houtvuurstook en residenties doen voor pottenbakkers die gepassioneerd zijn door alternatieve stookmethodes.
Voor meer informatie kunt u schrijven naar
info@theceramiccentre.com