Intensive Course – Ceramics Summer Camp 2026 for young people (12+)

INFORMATION: Every class will be held, regardless of the number of registrations. 🙂 

This intensive ceramics week is designed for teenagers aged 12 to 17 who would like to explore their creativity while learning practical ceramic techniques. The course offers a structured, supervised, and screen-free week that encourages concentration, fine motor skills, and creative confidence. In a safe studio environment, participants work intensively with clay over five days while learning both fundamental and more advanced ceramic techniques.

We are delighted that you have chosen our intensive ceramics week especially for young people!

What you will do
In this course, you will develop your own ceramic creations with continuous guidance from our experienced ceramic artists. You will begin by working on the pottery wheel—an especially exciting introduction for many participants—and throughout the week you will learn a variety of handbuilding techniques, including coil building, slab building, and pinch pottery.

We will also explore clay recycling as well as decorative and surface-design techniques such as sgraffito and carving a Matcha bowl. The focus is on form, texture, and working thoughtfully with both the material and the creative process. This results in functional objects such as vases, mugs, and bowls, as well as unique, individual pieces.

Each participant will work with approximately 25 kg of clay throughout the week. All finished pieces will be professionally fired and glazed by us after the course.

No previous knowledge required
This course is ideal for beginners in ceramics aged 12 to 17. All content is taught in an age-appropriate, understandable, and professional manner.

What will I take home with me at the end?
– 2–4 pieces made on the potter’s wheel
– 3 hand-modeled pieces
– 1 painted bisque ceramic piece
All pieces are fired and glazed with a transparent glaze. This makes them durable, functional, and food-safe.

Course program
You can see the start dates of the courses in our calendar. Click on the corresponding date to view the entire weekly schedule.

Day 1
09:00–10:00 – Circle Time – Brainstorming
Getting to know each other, developing ideas, and making first sketches. You will create your own concept
10:00–12:00 – Handbuilding
Pinch Pot Technique
12:00–13:00 – Lunch Break
13:00–15:00 – Centering Clay
Introduction to wedging, preparing, and centering clay on the pottery wheel

Day 2
09:00–10:00 – Circle Time
10:00–12:00 – Handbuilding
Coil Building Technique
12:00–13:00 – Lunch Break
13:00–15:00 – Throwing Cylinders
Learning the fundamental cylinder form on the pottery wheel

Day 3
09:00–10:00 – Circle Time
10:00–12:00 – Handbuilding
Slab Building Technique
12:00–13:00 – Lunch Break
13:00–15:00 – Throwing Mugs
Creating first functional vessels on the pottery wheel

Day 4
09:00–10:00 – Circle Time
10:00–12:00 – Handbuilding
Combining multiple techniques such as coil and slab building.
12:00–13:00 – Lunch Break
13:00–15:00 – Throwing Bowls
Further development of wheel-throwing skills.

Day 5
09:00–10:00 – Circle Time – Exhibition
Presentation of the finished pieces.
10:00–12:00 – Ceramic Painting Workshop
Introduction to the world of ceramic painting, including various decorative techniques.
12:00–13:00 – Lunch Break
13:00–15:00 – Finishing Pottery Pieces
Trimming, attaching feet and handles, and final refinements.

(The program can be adjusted from the course instructor if needed.)

When does the course take place?
Monday to Friday, from 9.00 am to 3.00 pm
Regular attendance throughout the entire period is important, as the content builds on each other.

Pleasantly temperate studio—even on hot summer days.

Course fees
€450 – The price includes all materials, all firing processes, glazes, and intensive supervision over five full course days.

Language
The course is held in German.