Pottery course for beginners in Cologne
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About this class
In this pottery course, you will design small, individual objects using the hand-assembly technique — from lemon squeezers to slanted individual pieces. Without pressure and without previous knowledge, the focus here is on free trial and error. You will learn the basics of construction techniques and develop your own ideas, which I will help you implement.
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What to bring to the class
Bring clothes that can get a bit dirty — that's all you need.
What is included in the class?
- clay and all required materials
- Using the tools
- Guidance and personal support
- Burn the finished objects
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What you’ll do in the class
- Welcome and brief introduction to materials and manual construction techniques
- Presentation of tools and basics of pottery
- Introduction to pottery and working with clay
- Step-by-step manual assembly instructions
- Support with your own ideas
- Relaxed creative atmosphere in a small group
- Independent design of approx. 2-3 small objects and sound decoration
- Personalized support and tips throughout the process
- Completion and preparation of works for the firing process
- Optional: Book a glaze appointment for the final design
Who is the class suitable for?
The workshop is ideal for anyone who wants to work creatively and enjoys trying things out.
Perfect for beginners without previous experience as well as for anyone who appreciates original and individual ceramics.
Carmen Lenhart
In the mood for small, weird objects such as lemon squeezers or things that just happen? In approx. 2 hours, 2-3 pieces are made by hand. No pressure to perfect, but lots of trial and error. Glaze date optional. Put on clothing that absorbs sound.
The pottery course for beginners was a great experience. Carmen was incredibly sweet and explained the basics to us very well. It was particularly nice that we were able to try out a lot of things ourselves. She showed us helpful ...
