In this one-day introductory course on the pottery wheel, you’ll be guided through all the basic steps needed to create simple vessels. This course is a great fit if you’re curious about trying the pottery wheel for the first time. It’s a special experience that’s a lot of fun – but it’s often trickier at first than it looks!
The focus of this introductory course is on the process. It’s all about the experience, not the final result – you’re not expected to create masterpieces. The fewer expectations you bring, the more enjoyable the course is likely to be.
We’ll start by practicing how to center the clay and form your first vessel. Afterwards, you’ll have time to create more pieces - as many as the process allows, at your own rhythm. You decide how much assistance you’d like to receive.
It’s less about quantity and more about getting a feel for the clay.
By the end, you’ll likely have shaped around 3 small pieces – such as bowls, cups, small vases, candle holders, or artistic creations. These are usually modest in size, especially if you’re working on the wheel for the first time.
After the course, you can choose one piece to be carefully finished by us (trimmed) and glazed in your favorite color from a selection of five. This is included in the course fee.
All glazed pieces are food- and dishwasher-safe.
If you’d like to keep more than one piece, we’re happy to finish and glaze them for you for €10 per additional piece. You can decide this completely relaxed at the end of the class. We put a lot of care into the finishing process – we want to help your pieces turn out beautiful and unique.
Your finished, twice-fired and glazed ceramics will be ready for pickup about five weeks after the course. You’ll receive a notification when they’re done.
Cancellation policy:
A full refund is available up to 10 days before the course.
Up to 7 days before, you can reschedule or receive a voucher.
If you need to cancel less than 7 days in advance, you’re welcome to send someone else in your place – just let us know their name and contact info.
Unfortunately, missed sessions cannot be made up, even in case of illness. However, with a seminar insurance, it’s sometimes possible to get a refund if you’re unable to attend due to health reasons (e.g. via Hanse Merkur, approx. €5).
After the course:
Once you’ve completed the introductory class, you’re welcome to:
rent a pottery wheel for home (starting at €60/month)
sign up for a multi-day course
Join the open studio
To use the open studio fully and independently, we recommend taking a 3- or 4-day course, where you’ll learn all the steps and become familiar with the studio setup.
Please note: the introductory course does not include independent trimming or glazing of your pieces – it’s a first step in the process.
Who we are:
Most of our courses are led by Maike, the studio founder, supported by Clara, Miriam, and Gerard. We share a passion for working with clay and the creative possibilities it offers – and we look forward to sharing our knowledge with you!
Don’t worry if your English isn’t perfect -you can still understand a lot by watching.
If you’re booking as a group, we can offer courses in English, Spanish or Dutch.
About the studio:
We’re a growing studio community in Berlin-Weißensee, and we currently have space for people who would like to become a regular part of our creative workshop.
In this one-day introductory course on the pottery wheel, you’ll be guided through all the basic steps needed to create simple vessels. This course is a great fit if you’re curious about trying the pottery wheel for the first time. It’s a special experience that’s a lot of fun – but it’s often trickier at first than it looks!
The focus of this introductory course is on the process. It’s all about the experience, not the final result – you’re not expected to create masterpieces. The fewer expectations you bring, the more enjoyable the course is likely to be.
We’ll start by practicing how to center the clay and form your first vessel. Afterwards, you’ll have time to create more pieces - as many as the process allows, at your own rhythm. You decide how much assistance you’d like to receive.
It’s less about quantity and more about getting a feel for the clay.
By the end, you’ll likely have shaped around 3 small pieces – such as bowls, cups, small vases, candle holders, or artistic creations. These are usually modest in size, especially if you’re working on the wheel for the first time.
After the course, you can choose one piece to be carefully finished by us (trimmed) and glazed in your favorite color from a selection of five. This is included in the course fee.
All glazed pieces are food- and dishwasher-safe.
If you’d like to keep more than one piece, we’re happy to finish and glaze them for you for €10 per additional piece. You can decide this completely relaxed at the end of the class. We put a lot of care into the finishing process – we want to help your pieces turn out beautiful and unique.
Your finished, twice-fired and glazed ceramics will be ready for pickup about five weeks after the course. You’ll receive a notification when they’re done.
Cancellation policy:
A full refund is available up to 10 days before the course.
Up to 7 days before, you can reschedule or receive a voucher.
If you need to cancel less than 7 days in advance, you’re welcome to send someone else in your place – just let us know their name and contact info.
Unfortunately, missed sessions cannot be made up, even in case of illness. However, with a seminar insurance, it’s sometimes possible to get a refund if you’re unable to attend due to health reasons (e.g. via Hanse Merkur, approx. €5).
After the course:
Once you’ve completed the introductory class, you’re welcome to:
rent a pottery wheel for home (starting at €60/month)
sign up for a multi-day course
Join the open studio
To use the open studio fully and independently, we recommend taking a 3- or 4-day course, where you’ll learn all the steps and become familiar with the studio setup.
Please note: the introductory course does not include independent trimming or glazing of your pieces – it’s a first step in the process.
Who we are:
Most of our courses are led by Maike, the studio founder, supported by Clara, Miriam, and Gerard. We share a passion for working with clay and the creative possibilities it offers – and we look forward to sharing our knowledge with you!
Don’t worry if your English isn’t perfect -you can still understand a lot by watching.
If you’re booking as a group, we can offer courses in English, Spanish or Dutch.
About the studio:
We’re a growing studio community in Berlin-Weißensee, and we currently have space for people who would like to become a regular part of our creative workshop.
