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Welcome to Ceramic Atelier Oost,
a bright and quiet studio in Amsterdam where I host ceramic courses, day workshops, private events and open atelier days. Perfect for beginners who want to explore the craft, or those who want to work on their own ceramic project(s): all levels are welcome.
The handbuilding courses are given in small groups (max 7) to ensure personal one-on-one instructions. Every class (18:00) starts with warm soup and bread, to ground a bit. During the course you will explore different sculpting and glazing techniques.
When you have participated in a five-week course you can attend open atelier days when you wish to. During open atelier you can proceed you ceramic work independently, of course I will still be there for questions and guidance.
For reservation and questions send an e-mail to contact@teaanddragons.art
Ceramic Introduction
5 weeks – any level
5 x 3 hrs 18:00 – 21:00
300,-
This five-week course welcomes beginners eager to delve into the art of ceramics. On five monday evenings we will explore hand-building techniques including material research,coil and pinch techniques and glazing, accompanied by a deeper dive into the philosophical aspects of working with clay. Every student gets to work on their own ceramic piece(s) to bring home. Classes are limited to eight (8) students max to ensure personalized attention for each individual.
Including
one-on-one instructions
materials
tools & techniques
two x firing (960ºC and 1220ºC)
glazing
Organic soup with bread at the start of every class
Ceramic Weekend
3 days – any level
3 x 6 hrs 11:00 – 17:00
275,-
In this Weekend course we take a deep dive into the ceramic craft. You can work on your own ceramic project with the right focus and attention, or simply explore by doing. With inspiration from different building and sculpting techniques you can put your idea into work under the guidance of one-on-one instructions. When the piece(s) are dried they will be fired by us and glazed by you on a different day. The work is ready to take home approximately 2/3 weeks after the course. This course is limited to eight (8) participants to ensure personalized attention for each individual.
Including
one-on-one instructions
materials
tools & techniques
two x firing (960ºC and 1220ºC)
glazing
Organic lunch on workshop days
Ceramic Day Course
1 day – any level
3 hrs 11:00 – 14:00
70,-
The Day course welcomes everyone who is curious about working with clay. On this day you get to make your own ceramic piece with the use of basic sculpting and molding techniques such as coils and pinching. Your piece(s) can be coloured the same day with engobes. You can attend half a day course (3 hrs), a full day course (6 hrs), or come with a private group on request: max twelve (12) people.
Including
one-on-one instructions
materials
tools & techniques
two x firing (960ºC and 1220ºC)
colour with engobes
Possible : Organic lunch
Ceramic Introduction
5 weeks – any level
5 x 3 hrs 18:00 – 21:00
300,-
Ceramic Weekend
3 days – any level
3 x 6 hrs 11:00 – 17:00
275,-
In this Weekend course we take a deep dive into the ceramic craft. You can work on your own ceramic project with the right focus and attention, or simply explore by doing. With inspiration from different building and sculpting techniques you can put your idea into work under the guidance of one-on-one instructions. When the piece(s) are dried they will be fired by us and glazed by you on a different day. The work is ready to take home approximately 2/3 weeks after the course. This course is limited to eight (8) participants to ensure personalized attention for each individual.
Including
one-on-one instructions
materials
tools & techniques
two x firing (960ºC and 1220ºC)
glazing
Organic lunch on workshop days
Ceramic Day Course
1 day – any level
3 hrs 11:00 – 14:00
75,-
The Day course welcomes everyone who is curious about working with clay. On this day you get to make your own ceramic piece with the use of basic sculpting and molding techniques such as coils and pinching. Your piece(s) can be coloured the same day with engobes. You can attend half a day course (3 hrs), a full day course (6 hrs), or come with a private group on request: max twelve (12) people.
Including
one-on-one instructions
materials
tools & techniques
two x firing (960ºC and 1220ºC)
colour with engobes
Possible : Organic lunch
This five-week course welcomes beginners eager to delve into the art of ceramics. On five monday evenings we will explore hand-building techniques including material research,coil and pinch techniques and glazing, accompanied by a deeper dive into the philosophical aspects of working with clay. Every student gets to work on their own ceramic piece(s) to bring home. Classes are limited to eight (8) students max to ensure personalized attention for each individual.
Including
one-on-one instructions
materials
tools & techniques
two x firing (960ºC and 1220ºC)
glazing
Organic soup with bread at the start of every class
Ceramic Introduction | 18:00 – 21:00 | mondays
16, 23, 30 September, 7, 14 October + glazing day
4, 11, 18, 25 November + glazing day
6, 13, 20, 27 January + glazing day
17, 24 February, 3, 10 March + glazing day
Ceramic Weekend | 11:00 – 17:00
15, 16 February + glazing day
Ceramic Day Course | 11:00 – 14:00 or 11:00 – 17:00
24 November
15 December
5 January
16 Februari
*Please note that the glazing dates for ‘ceramic introduction’ and ‘ceramic weekend’ will be picked in accordance with the group when the workshop has started (depending on drying duration).
*All workshops are non-refundable. Make sure you are available on the given dates when you sign up. If you cannot fully attend the workshop due to circumstances we can discuss what is a right alternative.
For reservation and questions regarding the workshops send an e-mail to contact@teaanddragons.art
About me
I am interested in a deeper philosophical approach to ceramics. Clay has taught me a lot about patience, that good things take time, like personal growth. Working with the hand pulls me into the present moment and helps me to calm my mind in a reflective way. The community and conversations that emerge in the atelier show me that ceramics is a true craft to connect with and through.”
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