For a number of years (since 2018) I have been giving easy going courses and workshops handbuilding in my studio in Amsterdam under the name 'Potje Kleien'. In my studio, attached to my home, there is room for a maximum of 5 people per "class"; which makes that there is ample time for me to assist each of you in realising your projects.
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Please note: Potje Kleien are classes in handbuilding. I don't teach wheel-throwing on a pottery wheel.
Below is an overview of the options and dates. You can register directly via the webshop, or ask your question via the chat or email. And take a look at the Potje Kleien instagram to admire what has been made before!
4-week
course
This is the classic Potje Kleien formula. As always, no previous experience is necessary to participate, and you get to choose what you want to make.
We start the first lesson by practicing some basic techniques and then quickly move on to your own project, which I will of course help you with. Of the four lessons, the first three are clay lessons, the last lesson you will glaze your work yourself. I will then fire everything for you, so you have a functional end result: you can eat from it, drink from it and it can even be put in the dishwasher.
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A week is skipped between the 3rd and 4th lessons, during this week the work will dry and I will bisque fire the pieces in preparation for the glazing class.
Costs for participation including materials are €200 pp.
Theme
Workshop
Getting started with a similar goal in mind; such as making candle holders, mugs or espresso cups. Because everyone is on the same page in this one-off workshop, you can create something beautiful in a very short time, even if you have no experience yet. ​
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Costs for participation including coffee, tea, snacks, materials and glazing & firing service are €75.
Upcoming course dates
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Private
Workshop
Are you with your own group of 3 to 6 people?
Then we can set a date together for a one-off workshop! We take 2 hours and the clay work can also be painted. Costs are €75 pp including materials and glazing & firing service, and some drinks and snacks will be provided.
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Due to the size of my studio, I have a maximum group size of 6 people. For larger groups it is possible to give the workshop at your own location, please contact us about the possibilities.
Want to join a clay class?
Adress:
Nieuwpoortstraat 113
1055RZ Amsterdam
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Contact:
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Follow us on instagram:
@potjekleien