Pottery in Hamburg: Your creative hand building workshop

Create up to three special objects in a lovingly guided workshop
5,0 - 25 reviews
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About this class

As an interior designer with a great passion for clay, I have been amazed since childhood how unique yet functional objects are created from a simple piece of clay. I would like to share this joy of crafting with you in my pottery workshop in Hamburg — in a warm, creative and relaxed atmosphere.

In the workshop, you create 2-3 personal ceramic pieces, such as mugs or decorative plates, and can also design a free object based on your own ideas. I will accompany you with techniques, tips and a lot of heart.

With embossing, structures or engobe colors, you can individually refine your work and give it a special touch. The focus is not only on the result, but also on the intuitive, playful use of natural material — as a small, creative form of meditation. Each piece is unique with its own personality; small bumps make your ceramic special and authentic.

After the course, I dry your works, glaze them transparently and burn them at over 1000 °C. After about 6 weeks, you can pick up your finished ceramic pieces lovingly packaged.

Details to remember

2h30
Hamburg
German

What to bring to the class

Good mood — you don't need to bring anything else.

What is included in the class?

Material: clay, engobe paints, glazes
Tools: modelling tools, rolls, stencils, cookie cutters, cloths, etc. are provided
Burning costs: Scrubbing & glaze burning of a maximum of 3 objects created by you Food: tea, drinks and snacks

Teamevents and groups

The handmade pottery workshop is for everyone — without any previous knowledge! Together, you create unique ceramic pieces. Perfect for girlfriends, creative breaks, reunion or team building. Fun, creativity and lovely decorative objects as a reminder!

What you’ll do in the class

1. Welcome drink & presentation Arrive
together with a small drink.

2. Introduction to
basic hand assembly
techniques without turntables + demonstration of cups and decorative plates.

3. Form your own pieces
You create 1—3 objects with my support.

4. Enjoy a short break in between
drinks, tea and snacks.

5. Decorate
Optional: Apply embossing, textures or engobe colors.

6. Explanation of the firing process
Drying → Scrub firing → Glazing → Smooth firing (1000+ °C).
Pick-up after approx. 6 weeks.

Who is the class suitable for?

The workshop is perfect for anyone who wants to calm down with sound and relax creatively — regardless of whether you are a beginner or already have some initial experience.

DIY fans and interior lovers who want to brighten up their homes with homemade favorites are also very welcome.

Our course is also ideal for special occasions: whether it's a relaxed after-work workshop, a creative group event, a bachelor party, a girls' night out or a cozy birthday party — designing together is simply fun.

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I am Shengshi — ceramicist and interior designer. In my studio, I combine creativity, craftsmanship and warmth.

Create unique ceramics or sculptures in a relaxed atmosphere. My workshops offer you inspiration, joy and a creative break.

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Yan Y.
Verifizierter Kauf
I was there yesterday with two girlfriends. The pottery course was excellently organized and very competently designed. All work steps were explained in a comprehensible and detailed way, so that we felt well accompanied and supported at all times. The friendly and relaxed atmosphere was particularly pleasant, in which we felt very comfortable right from the start Thank you for the great support and successful implementation of the course. We had a wonderful time, would definitely come back and will definitely recommend the course. 😊 Greetings Yan
May 31, 2026

Vidya p.
Verifizierter Kauf
We really enjoyed the workshop. Shengshi was very friendly and helped us create a wonderful memory. We can highly recommend him. We'll be back soon.
May 23, 2026

Hannah R.
Verifizierter Kauf
That was a really great experience. The studio is so nice and well equipped. It explains really well what you need to know to get started. Our results have been absolutely beautiful. I would take another course at any time.
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May 23, 2026

Response from partner

Hi Hannah, entirely on my part. I really enjoyed creating something individual together with you. Thanks a lot to the 3 of you! 🥰


Daria K.
Verifizierter Kauf
A ceramic studio that you won't soon forget! We were able to experience a course with Shengshi in her new studio in Hamburg as part of a JGA on 11/04 and it was exceptional from start to finish. The studio itself is designed with great flair, quiet, aesthetic and full of lovely details and fresh flowers. Shengshi combines impressive craftsmanship with a warm, attentive manner. She imparts her profound knowledge with ease and a palpable passion for her craft. She has always helped all of us participants individually, patiently and with a keen eye for detail. It was an inspiring, decelerating course experience that we will remember for a long time to come. We're all still talking about it. An absolute recommendation for anyone who values quality, aesthetics and a special atmosphere. Thank you so much for this special day!!!
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May 19, 2026

Response from partner

Your kind words really pleased and touched me. At the same time, I would also like to thank you — thanks for your kind attitude ❤️


Andrea A.
Verifizierter Kauf
Everything was great and a lot of fun
May 14, 2026

Annette M.
Verifizierter Kauf
The pottery was so much fun. Wonderful atmosphere and a great instructor. And so decelerating! It won't be my last visit :-)
May 12, 2026

Bruder C.
Verifizierter Kauf
The pottery class was great and my nieces and I had a great time. The instructor was very attentive and I learned a lot. I'm already looking forward to the results.
April 29, 2026

Sandra K.
Verifizierter Kauf
It was a really great experience. At the beginning, we were warmly welcomed. After a short introduction with the most important information, it was time to start. The selection of working materials was very diverse, so that you could wonderfully design and embellish your works. In a relaxed atmosphere — with tea, quiet music and small snacks — we were able to let our creativity run wild. If you ever needed support, someone was there immediately. I'm already looking forward to the next time.
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March 28, 2026

Verena H.
Verifizierter Kauf
We had a great afternoon! The techniques were well explained and all our ideas could be translated into great results. We will definitely come back again.
March 23, 2026

Heiko S.
Verifizierter Kauf
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A really great pottery class! Super relaxed atmosphere, understandable instructions and yet enough room for your own creativity. You feel right at home. I can absolutely recommend it — it was really fun!
March 22, 2026

Lena K.
Verifizierter Kauf
Great course, nice atmosphere, sweet course instructors - gladly again!
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March 22, 2026

Johanna F.
Verifizierter Kauf
The course was super nice the supervision 1A we shaped great things were well advised. It was a great atmosphere really relaxed. The other participants were great too. I would book it again and again. Thank you again for this great afternoon.
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March 21, 2026

Marina D.
Verifizierter Kauf
It was a gift for my son and his girlfriend. They really liked it. Instructor super nice. Nice little group. Highly recommended.
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February 28, 2026

Andre M.
Verifizierter Kauf
Very well prepared and arranged the time with love. Clear recommendation
February 28, 2026

Christin B.
Verifizierter Kauf
It was a wonderful time. Different techniques were shown and we were able to really let off steam. There are no limits to creativity and it is superbly supported by specialist knowledge. I gave it to my sister in law for her birthday and would make it again and again. You felt in great hands and with small snacks and delicious tea, it was almost made by itself! In particular, I would like to highlight that the course instructor creates a wonderful atmosphere with her warm and friendly manner! I can only recommend everyone to book this course!
February 21, 2026

Lea M.
Verifizierter Kauf
Great instructions, great ideas and a cozy atmosphere - I can absolutely recommend the course!
February 15, 2026

Simon J.
Verifizierter Kauf
We had a really great experience making pottery today - It wasn't just pottery; memories and art were created. From decorations to tea, it was a successful date all round. The course instructors were helped in the right places or “advice” was interspersed. You could express yourself freely with a certain level of “leadership.” It was great.
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February 14, 2026

Maurice G.
Verifizierter Kauf
We really had a lot of fun and a great time. Thank you so much for the lovely atmosphere and the great instructions. The instructor is very friendly and happy to help. Even beginners can create really great things here. There was a wide selection of tools and decorative stamps to let your creativity run wild. We would warmly recommend this to both couples and friends ❤️
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February 14, 2026

Deborah S.
Verifizierter Kauf
It was a lot of fun!
February 09, 2026

Elisabeth U.
Verifizierter Kauf
It was a very nice, creative and relaxed course. The manager was very nice and was always happy to answer any questions we had. In retrospect, we would only have wished for more choices for her glazes. But we still had a lot of fun.
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February 07, 2026
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