WORKSHOPS AND CLASSES
HANDBUILDING WORKSHOP
Every Tuesday: 6:30-8:30pm * Beginners and intermediates welcome! Number of participants for each workshop: max. 7
Every Tuesday: 6:30-8:30pm * Beginners and intermediates welcome! Number of participants for each workshop: max. 7
*Group workshops take place regularly on Tuesday evenings. Additional workshops may be held on Saturdays and will be announced here.
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Fee for a session of 2h: 35 €
Membership (Bundle of 4 sessions) for regular participants: 120 €
*All materials including clay, tools and firings, as well as a selection of glazes and underglazes are provided. If you wish to use a different glaze, you are welcome to bring your store-bought glaze suitable for stoneware firing.
Whether it is a cup, bowl, vase or a small sculpture, you will learn the basics of handbuilding and experiment with it. This workshop runs every Saturday (except from holidays or special occasions), in which the participants will learn and experiment on new techniques along the way, according to their needs and interests. Once your pieces are dry (1-2 weeks), I’ll fire them in the kiln, and you’ll glaze your piece(s) during one session before the final stoneware firing. At the end, you’ll have functional, finished pieces that you shaped entirely yourself.
✓ To book more than one spot please click on the payment link again and make a new payment.
✓In order to have finished pieces you will need to book at least two dates, one for handbuilding, one for glazing. If that is not possible for some reason, I could also glaze and fire your pieces for an extra fee of 5 € per piece, with a white or transparent glossy glaze.
✓Cancellations can be made free of charge with more than 24hours notice. 50% of the lesson fee will be charged for cancellations made within less than 24hours notice. No refund applies for no show-ups.
✓ For other dates than the ones below, please contact hakiceramics@gmail.com.
PRIVATE WHEEL‒THROWING CLASS
By appointment No experience needed!
By appointment No experience needed!
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Fee for a 2-hour session : 80 €
*All materials including clay, tools and firings, as well as a selection of glazes and underglazes are provided.. If you wish to use a different glaze, you are welcome to bring your store-bought glaze suitable for stoneware firing.
In these one-on-one classes, you’ll learn the essentials of wheel-throwing and experiment with creating different forms with my guidance. Typically, the first session is dedicated to throwing and the second to trimming. Sessions can be arranged according to your needs and repeated as many times as you’d like to support your progress.
Glazing: If you’d like to have finished pieces, once your work is dry, I will fire it in the kiln. You can then return for a glazing session before the final stoneware firing. You can either book a private glazing session (30 €/h) or join a group workshop for glazing, depending on availability. At the end, you’ll take home your finished pieces—unique and made entirely by your own hands.
OPEN WHEEL SPOT ‒ Only for more experienced participants
If you have already taken wheelthrowing classes and you can work independently on the wheel, you can use the wheel during the hand building workshop, paying the same fee for a spot in the handbuilding workshop. There is only 1 wheel, so 1 available spot each time!
🎁 GIFT VOUCHERS 🎁
Below you can see the options for gift vouchers. After purchasing a voucher, you will receive it as a PDF file to your e-mail address the same day or the next day. The recipient can contact me later to make individual appointments.
The voucher includes a total of 5 hours and costs 185€, consisting of:
– one 2-hour wheel-throwing session (80€)
– one 2-hour trimming session (80€)
– one 1-hour glazing session (30€)
All sessions are private and arranged individually by appointment. All materials and firings (bisque and glaze) are included. The participant will have 1-3 finished pieces at the end of the course.
Buy a gift voucher for an "Introduction to handbuilding" course
The voucher includes a total of 3 hours and costs 75€, consisting of:
– one 2-hour handbuilding session (50€)
– one 1-hour glazing session (25€)
All sessions are private and arranged individually by appointment. All materials and firings (bisque and glaze) are included. The participant will have 1-3 finished pieces at the end of the course.
This voucher costs €50 and includes one-time participation in a handbuilding workshop held on Tuesdays from 6:30–8:30 pm, with a maximum of 6 participants. The recipient is kindly asked to contact me to book the next available date.
After the handbuilt pieces have dried, I will bisque-fire them, glaze them with a glaze that the participant can choose, and fire again to stoneware temperature. I will notify the recipient once the piece(s) are ready for pickup—this is usually within 2–3 weeks (depending on drying time and kiln schedule).
Studio in artist house at RAW-Gelände
Workshops take place in a friendly atmosphere, in a studio located in an artist studio building at lively RAW-Gelände.
Group workshops, private classes or team events
Whether you would like to practice on the wheel, have a group session or a creative team event up to 6 people, contact me.
Contact me
hakiceramics@gmail.com
Visits only by appointment:
⚲ Haki Ceramics, RAW Gelände, VWG-Haus
Revaler Str. 99, 10245 Friedrichshain
Entrance across MAAYA
Frequently asked questions
For any other questions you may have, don't hesitate to contact me!
When can I join a handbuilding workshop ?
As soon as there’s an available spot. There are no fixed start or end dates for the workshops. They are open to everyone and take place every Tuesday evening as of April 14.
Can I come only one time?
In theory, yes. But that would mean your pieces get only bisque fired and not glazed. I recommend at least two visits so you can complete your pieces.
How often do you fire the kiln?
This depends on the number of pots that need to be fired. There will be at least one bisque and one glaze firing a month.
Can I reserve my spot for each week?
If you buy a bundle of 4 sessions, this usually means you’ll attend once a week for 4 consecutive weeks, unless you let me know in advance that you’d like to skip a session. Cancellations are free of charge up to 24 hours before the workshop.
Will the workshops run during public or school holidays?
This is subject to change. I’ll let you know about any dates when the workshop won’t take place.
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