One Day
Ceramics
Workshop

A mindful take on introducing ceramics, to anyone interested in clay, offering both a vastly informative and engaging start in hand-building.

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The Course

Student preparing a slab at one of our workshops

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This One Day Workshop is an Introduction course, tailored to help understand the ceramic world from A to Z, thoroughly introducing the participant with the processes behind creating vessels in this material.

The course is knowledge-packed, yet all the knowledge is shared while practicing the various techniques hands-on, giving the participant the opportunity to practice.

DURATION

3,5 hours (210 minutes)

LOCATION

Blågardsgade 18 (Lodewa Studio)

PRICE

800 - 1000 DKK (incl. VAT)

Materials, firings, glazing and snacks included

LANGUAGE

The courses are held in English or Danish, depending on attendees preference. For booking class in one language only, contact us at contact@bonafide-studio.com

The Program

At the course you will learn:

The full ceramic production from A-Z in hand building techniques, from preparing your piece to getting it ready for firing and glazing
Difference between earthenware, stoneware, and porcelain
Why and how to wedge clay
The stages of clay and what to know about each stage
Four hand-building techniques (pinch, slab, coil, kurinuki)
Decorating techniques
Theory on more complex production techniques (wheel-throwing, slipcasting)
Practical tips on how to develop different pieces

Our focus is on offering a mindful and thorough first experience.

Tea, water and snacks are served at the location.

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Price: 800-1000 DKK

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Book your first class with us by viewing the event calendar below. By clicking on a selected event, you can read more about the course structure.

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If you wish to book this class for groups as a business, reach out to us at contact@bonafide-studio.com

NOTE! Minimum booking price is 5000 DKK regardless of the group size (4-6 people). From 7 guests and up, the price for extra people is 800 DKK.

We welcome between 4 to 12 attendees to our workshops. This is so that we can assist everyone fully as well as keep an engaging course flow.

RECEIVING YOUR PIECES

During the course you will create 3-4 pieces, that will be fired and glazed after the workshop. You will receive your pieces as soon as they are complete, typically about 4-5 weeks after the workshop.

Longer waiting times expected around summer and winter solstice.

YOUR HOST

Class is hosted by Renate Vermane, a product designer at Bonafide Studio, with over 8 years of experience with working with clay and hand-building.

RECOMMENDED LEVEL

This workshop is perfect for beginners, who have little to no experience with ceramics, yet can also be very helpful for ceramicists who practice primarily only wheel-throwing or slipcasting.