1-day ceramics workshop
During this 1-day workshop, you will learn the basics of pottery on a potter’s wheel in 2 hours in small groups of max 4 people. The day starts with coffee/tea and a treat, during which we will explain and demonstrate the basics. Then you can get to work yourself! The goal is to have made 1 or 2 cups per person by the end of the course.
We will trim them on the wheel, fire them and glaze them with transparent glaze. You can collect the end result after approximately three weeks. (Maximum of 2 items per person.)
Cost: 90,- per person
Age: 15 years and up
Days: every Friday and every Sunday (temporarily also some wednesdays)
The time slots are: 10:30-12:30 or 14:30-16:30
Bring your own: apron and towel (short fingernails)
This is a public class with a maximum of 4 participants. If you would prefer a private class, this is available for an additional fee of 100 euros per workshop.
*HEMELVAART AND PINKSTEREN SPECIAL! Thursday 14 May (Hemelvaart) 7.00 – 9.00 pm and Monday 25 May (Pinksteren) 4.00 – 6.00 pm. Book these extra (special) workshops. 90,- per person, max 4 people. Bookings by email only: mariskleikunst@gmail.com.*
*Confirmation email sometimes ends up in SPAM!
5 week ceramics course
During the 5-week course (5 lessons), you will learn all aspects of pottery! At the end of the course, you will take home 4 of the items you have made. You will receive a lot of personal attention because we work with small groups of 3 to 4 students.
Lessons last 2 hours.
What will you learn during the course?
- Preparing the clay
- Centring the clay
- Different throwing techniques
- Turning/trimming
- Glazing
- Knowledge of materials & cleaning
Included:
- Clay
- Firing costs (max. 4 items will be fired twice)
- Use of materials/tools
- Glaze for max. 4 items
- Coffee/tea
Please bring your own:
- Apron
- Towel
- Short fingernails
Cost: 300,- euro per person
Wednesdays at 10:30 or 14:30
Mondays and Thursdays at 19:00
Fridays at 14:30
Course start dates May: Monday May 18th at 19:00 (FULL), Wednesday May 20th 10:30 and 14:30, Thursday May 21st 19:00, Friday May 22nd 14:30.
(Attention: Course on Monday wil continue during Pinksteren)
3 week ceramics summer course
During the summer periode we will offer shorter summer courses of 3 weeks (3 lessons). In three weeks you will quickly pass by all the aspects of making pottery on the wheel. You will go home with 2 or 3 handmade pots. Small groups and a lot of personal attention.
First class duration 2,5 hours. The other two classes are 2 hours.
Price: 185 euro
Thursdays at 19:00
Fridays at 14:30
Start dates: 9th of july & 10th of july
Ceramics Studio Subscription
If you have successfully completed at least one or two 5-week courses with us and have attended a studio introduction, you may be eligible for a multi-session card after a selection process. (At times when no courses are being offered.)
Exclusive: Clay/glaze and firing costs
Inclusive: Coffee/tea/use of the potter’s wheel and tools.
Costs: 300 euro for 10 sessions (2 hours per session).
Email us for details!