+ What you will make
In this course, you will perfect your very own ceramic creations under the guidance of our experienced ceramists. Each day you will 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, which you will also get to know. We will also delve into the world of clay recycling and take a look at what “slip” actually is and what we need it for. We will also focus on shape and texture to create the pieces of your imagination, be it a vase, a mug or something that only you know! Each child will work about 25 kilos of clay during the week and the masterpieces will be fired and glazed!

After a week of intensive ceramics program, your children will be able to teach you or their siblings some useful ceramic techniques – just book our Open Stidio (or bring a pack of clay!) and follow your talented child’s lead! Quality time with your family guarantied!

+ Registration deadline
For early birds! Get a super discount if you plan the summer camp in advance. This price is valid until the end of the summer.

+ No experience required!
This course is ideal for all ceramic beginners from 10 to 16 years old.

Children from the age of 8 can participate accompanied by their parents. It is necessary to book a place for both the parents and the child. Please note that no more than two children under the age of 10 can participate per adult.

+ 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:

8:00 – 9:00 – Easy morning
Gathering

9:00 to 9:30 – Circle time

Here we get to know each other and discuss what is on the agenda for the day and what we are going to cover in more detail.

9:30 to 11:30 – Pottery on the wheel – Centering the clay
It’s all about centering the clay on the wheel, one of the most important and challenging steps of 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.

11.30 to 12:00 – Lunch break
During this time you can take a break, relax and eat the food you have brought with you to the studio.

12:00 to 13:30 – 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 clay prototype to give your modeled sculpture its first shape.

13:30 to 15:00 – Hand modeling
Here we 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. This is then fired twice by us and glazed transparently and is then fully functional.

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

2nd day of the week:
8:00 – 9:00 – Easy morning
Gathering

9:00 to 9:30 – Circle time and further development of ideas
Here we discuss what is on the agenda for the day. At the same time, you develop your ideas further.

9:30 to 11:30 a.m. – Pottery on the wheel – Pottery cylinders
In this part, cylinders of different sizes and thicknesses are potted. 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.

11.30 to 12:00 – Lunch break
During this time you can take a break, relax and eat the food you have brought with you in our studio.

12:00 to 12:45 – Behind the scenes #2 Personalized pottery stamp
You’ll make your own personal stamp, which you can then use to sign your pieces.

12:45 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 another small piece, 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:
8:00 – 9:00 – Simple morning
Gathering

9:00 to 9:30 – Circle time and further development of ideas
Here we discuss what is on the agenda for the day. At the same time, you develop your ideas further.

9:30 to 11:30 – Pottery on the wheel – Mug making
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 mugs, which we will fire and glaze transparently at the end of the course to make them completely functional.

11.30 to 12:00 – Lunch break
During this time you can take a break, relax and eat the food you have brought with you in our studio.

12:00 to 12:45 – Behind the scenes #3 Slip
We will make “slip” together and look at why it is one of the most important basics of this craft. You will realize that you will need it again and again this week.

12:45 to 15:00 – Hand modeling
Today it’s the turn of the plate technique, another hand modeling technique that you will learn. 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:
8:00 – 9:00 – Simple morning
Gathering

9:00 to 9:30 – Circle time and further development of ideas
Here we discuss what is on the agenda for the day. At the same time, you develop your ideas further.

9:30 to 11:30 a.m. – Pottery on the wheel – Pottery bowls
In this section, you will apply the basics you learned on the first three days at the potter’s wheel and this time make your own bowls. We will finish them at the end of your course week by firing them twice and glazing them transparently in between.

11.30 to 12:00 – Lunch break
During this time you can take a break, relax and eat the food you have brought with you in our studio.

12:00 to 13:30 – 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. Here we will also use the self-made slip again.

13:30 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:
8:00 – 9:00 – Easy morning
Gathering

9:00 to 9:30 – Circle time and further development of ideas
Here we discuss what is on the agenda for the day. At the same time, you develop your ideas further.

9:30 to 11:30 – Pottery on the wheel – Trimming your pieces
In this part, you will learn about trimming. Here you will attach the foot and handle to your pieces and retouch them if necessary. We will also use “slip” again, as we already know that it is essential for this step.

11.30 to 12:00 – Lunch break
During this time you can take a break and relax and eat the food you have brought with you in our studio.

12:00 to 12:45 – Behind the scenes #5 Clay recycling
We will make new clay together from old clay remnants and learn what is particularly important here.

12:45 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, we will finish with “play with clay”. Here you can let off steam with unlimited 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)

We fire all these pieces twice and glaze them transparently. They are then fully functional and microwave and dishwasher safe.

+ What are the drop-off and pick-up times?
We are there for your children every day from Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 17:00

From 8:00 to 9:00 – your child can arrive at any time. Between 9:00 and 15:00 we show your child ceramic basics and support them. It is therefore important that they arrive on time and stay until the end. From 15:00 to 17:00 the children then work independently and you can pick up your child at any time during this time.

+ HIETZING location
Westbahnstraße 18 1070 Vienna

+ Course costs
€480 / person

For early birds! Only €380 / person until the end of this summer

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