Workshops

Ceramic workshops in Capelle aan den IJssel, the Netherlands.

With your hands covered in clay. Be creative and enjoy the feeling of the clay through your hands. It doesn't matter if you are a child or an adult, playing with clay is for all ages. 

I'll guide you step by step in creating something you can be proud of. Whether you choose a workshop, a short course or a private pottery lesson, there's something for everyone. 

Please note that items need to be fired first, so decorating your pieces is usually done in a separate session or as part of a short course. If you only want to book a workshop, I will glaze the items in a glaze of your choice.

If you've always wanted to sit behind a potter's wheel, prefer to learn in a private lesson, or if your child wants to have a creative birthday party with friends, check the information below and  contact me.

Workshop availability

Workshops are available for 2 to 6 participants. 

Private pottery lessons are available for one person.

There are no fixed workshop dates, giving you the freedom to choose a date that works best for you. Whether you're booking with a friend, family, colleagues or as a small group, we'll arrange a suitable date together based on availability.

Workshops, courses and private lessons are available on weekdays and sometimes at weekends, depending on availability. 

If you're interested, simply get in touch with your preferred date(s), and I'll be happy to discuss the options.

Workshops, private lessons and short courses can also be tailored to your wishes, so feel free to contact me to discuss what's possible.

Accessibility

My studio is located in Capelle aan den IJssel, close to Rotterdam and easily accessible by metro. You are also very welcome to join a ceramics or pottery workshop if you are travelling from the Krimpenerwaard or surrounding areas.

Free parking is available near my studio.

Private Pottery Lessons

Would you like to learn pottery at your own pace, with personal guidance and individual attention?

These private lessons are perfect if you'd like to explore pottery or develop your skills. Each session lasts 2,5 hours and its tailored entirely to you. Wether you're complete beginner or have some experience, we'll work together to help you get the most out of your time in the studio.

A course tailored to you

Together we'll decide what you'd like to learn and create. You can focus entirely on wheel throwing or handbuilding, or enjoy a combination of both. The lessons are tailored to your interests, experience and goals, giving you the freedom to learn at your own pace. There is also time included to decorate and glaze your work.

Private Lesson (1 session) - €90

3-Day Private Course - €255

4-Day Private Course - €320

Additional private lesson - €75, per 2,5 hour session, available for students who have completed a private 4-day course.

Good to know

  • Participants: 1 adult
  • Duration: 2,5 hours per session
  • Age: 16+
  • Experience: Beginners and experienced potters are welcome.
  • Personal guidance: The lesson is tailored to your interests and skill level.

You can make up to 8 pieces per person, which are included in the course. Additional pieces can be fired and glazed for € 7,50 per item.

Included

  • Clay
  • Glazes
  • All firings
  • Use of pottery wheels and tools
  • Personal guidance
  • Tea, coffee and biscuits

Interested? Contact me to book your course, and we'l choose a suitable date together.

Short Courses (3 or 4 days)

Would you like to take your pottery skills to the next level?

These 3- and 4-day courses are perfect if you'd like more time to learn, practise and finish your own pottery. Each session lasts 2,5 hours and takes place in a relaxed, small-group setting. The courses are suitable for both beginners and those with some experience. 

A course tailored to you

Together we will decide what you'd like to learn and create. You can focus entirely on wheel throwing or handbuilding. Or maybe you would enjoy a combination of both. The course is tailored to your interests, experience and goals. There is also time included to decorate and glaze your work.

3-Day Course - €210 per person

4-Day Course - €260 per person

Additional days  - €60 per person, per 2,5 hour session, available for students who have completed a 4-day course.

Good to know

  • Participants: 2-3 adults
  • Duration: 3 or 4 sessions of 2,5 hours
  • Age: 16+
  • Experience: Beginners and experienced potters are welcome.

You can make up to 8 pieces per person, which are included in the course. Additional pieces can be fired and glazed for € 7,50 per item.

Included

  • Clay
  • Glazes
  • All firings
  • Use of pottery wheels and tools
  • Personal guidance
  • Tea, coffee and biscuits

Because I have three pottery wheels, the course is limited to 3 participants, ensuring everyone receives plety of personal guidance. 

Interested? Contact me to book your course, and we'l choose a suitable date together.

Adult Wheel-Throwing Workshop

Have you always wanted to try the potter's wheel? This workshop is the perfect introduction.

During this 2,5 hour workshop, I'll teach you the basics of wheel throwing in a relaxed and personal setting. No experience is needed. You'll create your own pottery while enjoying the creative process. 

Good to know

  • Participants: 2-3 adults
  • Duration: 2,5 hours
  • Age: 16+
  • Experience: No experience required

You can make up to 4 pieces per person,  which are included in the workshop. Additional pieces can be fired and glazed for € 7,50 per item. I'll trim and glaze your work in the glaze colour of your choice unless you decide to join the optional decorating session.

If you like to decorate or paint your pottery yourself, you can book an additional 2-hour decorating session. This takes place at least 2 weeks after the workshop, allowing your pieces to dry and be fired first.

Included

  • Clay
  • Use of the pottery wheels and tools
  • Glazes
  • Firing
  • Personal guidance
  • Tea, coffee and biscuits

Because I have three pottery wheels, this workshop is limited to 3 participants, ensuring everyone receives plenty of personal guidance.

Prices

Wheel-Throwing Workshop 

  • €70 per person

minimum 2 participants

Optional Decorating Session (2 hours)

  • €50 per person

minimum 2 participants

Interested? Contact me to book your workshop, and we'll choose a date together that suits you.

Adult Handbuilding Workshop

Would you like to work with clay without using the pottery wheel? This workshop is a relaxed and creative introduction to handbuilding.

During this 2,5 hour workshop, I'll teach you the basics of handbuilding in a relaxed and personal setting. No experience is needed. You'll create your own pottery while enjoying the creative process. 

Good to know

  • Participants: 2-6 adults
  • Duration: 2,5 hours
  • Age: 16+
  • Experience: No experience required

You can create your own ceramic piece during this workshop. The session lasts 2,5 hours. I'll fire and glaze your work in a glaze colour of your choice from the glazes I have available.

If you would like to decorate or paint your pottery yourself, you can book an additional 2-hour decorating session. This takes place at least 2-3 weeks after the workshop, allowing your pieces to dry and be fired first.

Included

  • Clay
  • Use of the pottery tools
  • Glazes
  • Firing
  • Personal guidance
  • Tea, coffee and biscuits

Because this is a small-group workshop with  2-6 participants, everyone receives plenty of personal guidance.

Prices

1-day Handbuilding Workshop 

  • €70 per person

minimum 2 participants

Optional Decorating Session (2 hours)

  • €50 per person

minimum 2 participants

Interested? Contact me to book your workshop, and we'll choose a date together that suits you.

Group Pottery Workshop (4-6 People)

Looking for a fun and creative activity with family, friends or colleagues?

This workshop combines wheel throwing and handbuilding, making it a varied and enjoyable experience for everyone. You'll spend approximately 1 hour on the potter's wheel and 2 hours handbuilding, with personal guidance throughout. 

Because handbuilding is part of the workshop, it's helpful to think about what you'd like to make before you arrive. 

Good to know

  • Participants: 4-6 people
  • Duration: 3 hours
  • Suitable for: Adults, families, friends and colleagues
  • Experience: No experience required

You can make up to 3 wheel-thrown pieces and 1 handbuilt piece per person, all of which are included. Additional pieces can be fired and glazed for € 7,50 per item. 

If you'd like to decorate your own pottery, you can book an optional 2-hour decorating session. This takes place at least 2 weeks after the workshop, allowing your work to dry and be fired first.

Included

  • Clay
  • Glazes
  • All firings
  • Use of pottery wheels and tools
  • Personal guidance
  • Tea, coffee and biscuits 

Prices

Group workshop (3 hours)

  • 4 people - €280
  • Each additional participant (up to 6 people) - €70 per person

Optional Decorating Session (2 hours)

  • 4 people - €200
  • Each additional participant (up to 6 people) - €40 per person

This workshop is suitable for both adults and children. For children's parties, please see the Children's Birthday Party workshop below.

Interested? Contact me to book your workshop, and we'll choose a date together that suits your group.

Adult & Child Workshop

Would you like to enjoy a creative pottery experience together?

This workshop is designed for one adult and one or two children, or two adults and one child. It's a wonderful way to spend quality time together while learning the basics of wheel throwing.

This workshop is available for:

  • 1 adult & 1 child
  • 1 adult & 2 children
  • 2 adults and 1 child

Children should be between 7 and 15 years old.

Good to know

  • Participants: 2-3 people
  • Duration: 2,5 hours
  • Experience: No experience required

I'll teach you the basics of wheel throwing in a relaxed and personal setting. Younger children sometimes find centring the clay a little challeging, but I'll be there to help every step of the way.

You can make up to 4 pieces per person, which are included in the workshop. Additional pieces can be fired and glazed for €7,50 per item.

If you'd like to decorate your own pottery, you can book an optional 2-hour decorating session. This takes place at least 2 weeks after the workshop, allowing the pottery to dry and be fired first.

Included

  • Clay
  • Glazes
  • All firings
  • Use of pottery wheels and tools
  • Personal guidance
  • Tea, coffee and biscuits

Because I have three pottery wheels, this workshop is limited to 3 participants, ensuring everyone receives plenty of personal guidance.

Prices

Workshop (2,5 hours)

  • 1 adults & 1 child - €120
  • 1 adults & 2 children - €170
  • 2 adults & 1 child - €190 

 Optional Decorating Session (2 hours)

  • 2 persons - €100
  • 3 persons - €150

Interested? Contact me to book your workshop, and we'll choose a date together that suits you.

Children's Birthday Parties

Looking for an unique and creative birthday party?

Treat your child and their friends to a fun pottery experience they'll remember for a long time! During this birthday workshop, every child creates their own pottery and gets a chance to try the potter's wheel.

Good to know

  • Participants: Up to 6 children
  • Age: 7 years and up
  • Duration: Approximately 2 hours
  • Experience: No experience required

Each child will handbuild one pottery piece, such as a fantasy figure, a monster or a small pot. They will also have a turn on the potter's wheel.

Because I have 3 pottery wheels, the children will take turns. I'll trim and glaze the wheel-thrown pieces in the glaze colour of their choice.

The children can decorate their handbuilt pieces themselves using colourful underglazes.

Included

  • Clay
  • Glazes
  • Firing of both pottery pieces
  • Use of pottery wheels and tools
  • Personal guidance
  • Lemonade
  • A small treat (crisps or cookies)

Price

Birthday Party Package (2 hours)

  • Up to 6 children - €220

The package price is the same for groups of up to 6 children.

You can also add a birthday cake or other treats for an additional charge.

Interested? Contact me to book a birthday party, and we'l chose a suitable date together.