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EXPLORE THE WORLD OF CERAMICS

We, OBBE and Claire Strengers, give private ceramics workshops for groups in our own studio where we also make our art. It's a unique and personal space around the corner of the Leidseplein in Amsterdam and a perfect environment to unwind, explore your creative self and have fun with your friends, family or colleagues.

The two sessions

Day one (3 hours)

This day you will learn basic handbuilding techniques (no wheel throwing) and create a 2-4 of your own pieces. This can range from a small espresso cup to a vase or a sculpture. We work with white earthenware clay that is perfect for beginners.

Drying and bisque firing

After you've created your work it is time for it to dry a few days so it looses all moisture. Once it is bone dry we will put it in the kiln to fire it for the first time, the bisque fire.

Day two (2-3 hours)

Your pieces are ready to be glazed ("painted"). You will learn about the wonder that is glazing and apply it to your pieces.

Glaze firing

Your pieces are fired to 1040 degrees which takes 9-11 hours and then cool off. During this they will develop their colours.

Pick-up

You can pick up your pieces as a group or do it individually, whatever you prefer.