Handbuilding workshop in Friedrichshain: make your ceramics
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About this class
Experience a creative pottery class in Berlin, perfect for beginners and intermediates. In this handbuilding workshop, you will learn essential techniques to craft cups, bowls, vases, or sculptural elements. All materials, including clay, tools, and firings, are provided. Experiment with glazes and finish your unique ceramic pieces in a friendly, small-group setting. Take home functional art you made yourself and enjoy a hands-on introduction to pottery.
Details to remember
What to bring to the class
- Optional: Your own store-bought glaze suitable for stoneware firing
What is included in the class?
- All materials: clay, tools, and firings
- Selection of glazes and underglazes
- Guided instruction and support
- Use of studio equipment
- Bisque firing after the first session
- Final stoneware firing of your pieces after the second session
Teamevents and groups
What you’ll do in the class
- Welcome and introduction to handbuilding techniques
- Guided demonstration of basic pottery skills
- Hands-on creation of your own cup, bowl, vase, sculpture or the object of your choice
- Experimentation with different techniques and forms
- Drying period for your pieces (1-2 weeks)
- Glazing session with provided or personal glazes (you will need to book one more session for this)
- Final stoneware firing
- Pick up your finished, functional ceramics
Who is the class suitable for?
This pottery class is ideal for anyone interested in learning handbuilding, whether you are a complete beginner or have some experience. If you want to create unique ceramics in a relaxed, supportive environment and enjoy experimenting with different techniques, this workshop is for you. Small group sizes ensure personal guidance and a creative atmosphere.
Haki Ceramics
Haki Ceramics is a Berlin-based studio at RAW-Gelände offering creative ceramic workshops for small groups. With weekly handbuilding classes, private wheel throwing, and special events, participants explore craftsmanship, creativity, and personal expression.
