Thank you for choosing our summer ceramics camp especially for teenagers in Neubau!
We have a maximum of 8 people in one week at the summer camp!

+ What you will make
In this course, you will perfect your very own ceramic creations under the guidance of our experienced ceramists. You’ll start with pottery on the wheel, as we know that this is what many people find most appealing. We will then continue with various hand-modeling techniques, such as the build-up technique, which you will also get to know. We will also delve into the world of clay recycling and look at completely different techniques such as sgrafitto or carving a matcha bowl. So we will focus on shape and texture to create the pieces of your imagination, be it a vase, a mug or something only you know! Each student will work around 25 kilos of clay during the week and the masterpieces will be fired and glazed!

+ No experience required
This course is ideal for all ceramic beginners aged 14 to 17.

+ Course program
In our calendar you can see the start date of the courses. Click on the corresponding date and you will see a schedule for the entire course.

1st day of the week:
10:00 to 12:00 – Centering the clay

It’s all about centering the clay on the wheel, one of the most important and challenging steps in this craft. We will also show you how to knead the clay correctly and other preparation techniques that lay the foundations of pottery. No pieces are created here as it is purely about the practice process, as this is the most important part of learning to center. However, you will learn how to recycle the clay.

12.00 to 13:00 – Lunch break
During this time you can take a break and relax and eat the food you have brought with you in our studio.

Behind the scenes #1 brainstorming

Here we will focus entirely on your imagination and try to get your ideas down on paper. Here you will also sketch, possibly cut out templates and make a first prototype out of clay to give your modeled sculpture its first shape.

13:00 to 15:00 – Hand modeling

Here we will look at the thumb technique. This is one of the many modeling techniques you will learn in this week’s course. You will try out this method on a small piece and when it is finished, you will paint it with special underglaze colors, which are also called engobes. We will then fire it twice and glaze it transparently so that it is fully functional.

15:00 to 17:00 – Open Studio
Independent work on the pottery project, socializing, tidying up

2nd day of the week:
10:00 to 12:00 – Pottery cylinders

In this part, cylinders of different sizes and thicknesses are made. As this basic shape can often present difficulties, you will devote yourself to mastering it. Again, you won’t have any finished pieces in your hands yet, but after this day you will already have mastered the basics to create your first pieces on the potter’s wheel the next day.

12:00 to 13:00 – Lunch break

During this time you can take a break, relax and eat the food you have brought with you in our studio.

Behind the scenes #2 Personalized pottery stamp

You will make your own personal stamp, which you can then use to sign your pieces.

13:00 to 15:00 – Hand modeling

Here we look at the build-up technique. This is another modeling technique. You will use this method to make a new small piece, then paint it again and then start your weekly project, which you will work on for the rest of the week.

15:00 to 17:00 – Open Studio

Independent work on the pottery project, socializing, tidying up

3rd day of the week:

10:00 to 12:00 – Pottery mugs

In this section, you will apply the basics you have learned on the first two days at the potter’s wheel and create your first handmade cups, which we will fire and glaze transparently at the end of the course to make them completely functional.

12.00 to 13:00 – Lunch break

During this time you can take a break and relax and eat the food you have brought with you in our studio.

Behind the scenes #3 Slurry

We will make “slip” together and look at why it is one of the most important basics of this craft. You’ll find you’ll need it again and again this week.

13:00 to 15:00 – Hand modeling

Today it’s the turn of the plate technique, another hand modeling technique that you will get to know. You will practice this method again by making a small piece with it, which you will also paint. Then you can get back to your sculpture. You now have a total of three small hand-modeled pieces of your own.

15:00 to 17:00 – Open Studio

Independent work on the pottery project, socializing, tidying up

4th day of the week:

10:00 to 12:00 – Pottery bowls

In this section, you will apply the basics you learned on the first three days at the potter’s wheel and make your own bowls this time. We will finish them at the end of your course week by firing them twice and glazing them transparently in between.

12.00 to 13:00 – Lunch break

During this time you can take a break and relax and eat the food you have brought with you in our studio.

Behind the scenes #4 “Carving” method

Here you take your pieces from the previous day, which you made using the slab technique, to try out the carving method.

13:00 to 15:00 – Hand modeling

On this day, you will finalize your hand-modelled sculpture and put the finishing touches to it.

15:00 to 17:00 – Open Studio

Independent work on the pottery project, socializing, tidying up

5th day of the week:

10:00 to 12:00 – Turning your work

In this part you will learn how to turn. Here you will attach the foot and handle to your pieces and also retouch them if necessary. We will also use “slip” again, as we already know that it is essential for this step.

12.00 to 13:00 – Lunch break

During this time you can take a break and relax and eat the food you brought with you in our studio.

Behind the scenes #5 Clay recycling

Together we will produce new clay from old clay remnants and learn what is particularly important here.

13:00 to 15:00 – Using the engobes (underglazes)

In the last section, you can paint your pieces that you have made on the potter’s wheel over the week, as well as your weekly project with the already known underglaze. If there is still time left, we will finish with “play with clay”. Here you can let off steam with the clay. We will then recycle everything together.

15:00 to 17:00 – Open Studio

Independent work on the pottery project, socializing, tidying up

+ How many pieces will I have in my hand at the end?
2 – 4 pottery pieces on the wheel

3 small hand-modeled pieces

1 large modeled piece (weekly project)

All are fired at 960 degrees, glazed transparent by us and then fired again at 1200 degrees so that they are durable, functional and food-safe.

+ When should I be there?
The course always takes place from Monday to Friday from 10 am to 5 pm.

Between 10:00 and 15:00 we will show you the basics of ceramics and support you in the process. It is therefore important that you are there on time and preferably stay until the end so that you don’t miss anything.

From 15:00 to 17:00 you can then work independently and you are welcome to leave earlier.

+ NEUBAU location
Westbahnstraße 18, 1070 Vienna

+ Course costs
450 €/person

+ Language of the course
This course is held in German.