Hand assembly & optional engobe glaze: pottery course in Berlin
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About this class
Dive into the world of ceramics in the light-filled artist's studio. In this inspiring environment, you can design your own ceramic objects using construction technology and have the opportunity to also paint your pieces with engobe glazes.
Working with sound is relaxing, grounding and giving you a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Surrounded by art, color and form, you will experience a creative flow in which you arrive at the moment.
In this pottery course, you create your own ceramic objects and learn various construction techniques. Optionally, you can use the engobe technique to paint your pieces yourself.
From thumb technique to bead technique, we test the techniques together step by step and produce ceramic pieces. If you want, you can use creative texture and surface methods. You can freely implement your projects and ideas during the course, and we will support you in doing so. From candle holders to ceramic beads, everything is possible.
Clay-building techniques impress with the beauty of imperfection.
Each hand-made ceramic is unique, and it is precisely these irregularities that make it so beautiful.
The course is led by an experienced artist who studied fine arts in England and has obtained her diploma and master's degree at the University of Arts.
Course content:
- Introduction to various hand building techniques: thumb and bead technique, relief technique
- Individual instructions for implementing your own ideas
- On request: use of texture and surface methods
- Many ideas and examples of ceramic works that we will show you on site and serve as inspiration
- We support your individual projects
- Sound stamps are available on site so that you can stamp texts and names
- Tools for engraving are available
What you’ll do in the class
How does the course work?
- After being greeted in front of the entrance and the main entrance door, we take the lift together to the studio floor on the 4th floor.
- Since you can only enter the building with a transponder, we ask you to arrive punctually.
- After a brief introduction, this pottery course gives us an insight into the various construction techniques (thumb technique & bead technique). We test the techniques and produce ceramic pieces.
- If you have individual projects, such as pearls or candle holders, we will guide you and show you examples of local ceramic works.
Optionally, you can burn and glaze your pottery:
Scrubbing fire, also known as cookie brandy, allows ceramics to solidify.
In addition, we offer the engobe technique, where you can use engobe glazes to paint your finished clay works directly on site.
We will fire them twice for you after the engobe glaze and then process them with transparent glaze after the biscuit brand/scrub fire.
This also makes your ceramics food safe/waterproof & beautifully shiny.
You can decide this on the spot.
After about 3-5 weeks, your pottery will be fired and glazed twice.
Please pick up your works after the first email with a collection date no later than 2 weeks later. Due to lack of space, we cannot store everything for everyone for a very long time.
On request, we will find an individual pick-up date and a solution for you.
From time to time, our studio dog is there, a very lovely golden retriever lady:)
Who is the class suitable for?
The course is perfect for beginners and advanced students who want to work creatively and dive into the world of pottery in a relaxed atmosphere.
No previous knowledge is required — everyone is welcome to experiment with sound and discover their own creative style. Advanced students are also welcome to implement projects and deepen their experience working with sound,
Whether it's a team event, birthday party, bachelor party, children's birthday party or a workshop for young people and young adults — we are happy to offer individual appointments to create unforgettable experiences together. Just talk to us — we look forward to getting creative with you!
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Beinhaltet das Brennen von euren Keramik Stücken, genannt Schrühbrand
hier gibt es keine Gramm Begrenzung
Der Schrühbrand oder auch Biskuitbrand genannt:
In diesem ersten Brand werden aus dem getrockneten Formling Restfeuchte, kristallgebundenes Wasser sowie organische Bestandteile gelöst und verbrannt.. Hierdurch verfestigt sich der Rohling und verwandelt sich in einen stabileren Zustand.
Beinhaltet farbige Engobe, und den Glasurbrand
beide notwendigen Brände für ein vollständig fertiggestelltes, robustes Keramikstück, welches Wasserdicht und Lebensmittelecht wird.
Hier wird die Keramik bei 1250 Grad für euch gebrannt, Dieser Brennvorgang dauert insgesamt 2-3 Tage
Glasurbrand
Nach dem ersten Brand, der als Schrühbrand oder Rohbrand bezeichnet wird, erhält Keramik meist einen Glasurbrand. Der glasige Überzug ist nicht nur dekorativ – er besitzt auch funktionellen Charakter.
Ist der Schrühbrand abgeschlossen, haben wir noch einen porösen rauen Scherben im naturbelassenen Zustand vor uns. Erst durch das Glasieren wird Keramik wasserundurchlässig. Eine grundlegende Voraussetzung, um Töpferware als Keramik Geschirr oder Keramik Vase verwenden zu können.
K-STUDIO
Funda will lead the course, she studied visual arts in England & successfully obtained her diploma and master student title at the University of Arts in 2014. A place for all those who need a break from the fast-paced everyday life.
Thank you for a great creative afternoon with a very pleasant instructor. That was definitely not the last time - we'll be back!
