Pinch, Coil & Slab Pottery Class in Offenbach-Nordend
In the course, you will learn to use creative pottery techniques such as pinching, coiling & slab building. All materials, glazes & firing service included.
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Duration: 2h30
German, English
Offenbach am Main
What to expect
- Create pottery by hand
- Turn ideas into unique pieces
- Relaxed studio in a small group
- Great for beginners and advanced
About this class
In the handbuilding pottery course in Offenbach Nordend, you will dive into the art of handbuilding — working freely with clay. You use your hands to refine individual ceramic objects such a…
What you’ll do in the class
Workshop process: Getting started & designing the first objects
- Welcome to the studio and introduction to hand building techniques: pinching, coiling, slab building
- Implementation of initial designs — e.g. cups, bowls or decorative objects
- Clay processing and shaping tips
- Recent corrections and surface treatment
- Preparation for scrubbing. The pieces must dry for approximately 7 to 10 days before they are put in the oven and fired for the first time. The objects can then be glazed.
After firing and slowly cooling down, your finished pieces will be ready for collection approximately 2 weeks later (during our pick up times, Saturdays 1 p.m. — 4 p.m.).
What is included in the class?
- All clay materials and tools
- Selection of colored glazes
- Personal guidance in a small group
- Two professional firings
What to bring to the class
- Comfortable clothes that can get dirty
- Shorter fingernails are an advantage
- The joy of creative design
Who is the class suitable for?
The course is ideal for anyone who wants to dive into the world of ceramics — whether beginners or with experience. Also perfect as a creative balance to everyday life. We work in small grou…
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