Creating something with your own hands gives a feeling that is hard to beat.
Imagine starting your day with your morning coffee in a cup you've made yourself, or enjoying your breakfast on a handmade platter, created by you. It becomes something personal, something unique.
This course is open to everyone, whether you have never touched clay before or if you have experience. You will learn the basic techniques of thumbing, ringling, rolling andswiveling and you will immerse yourself in your creation at your own pace. I am by your side all the way, to guide and inspire, from the first ideas to the finished, glazed creation.
The [] (http://alstret.De)första five occasions are dedicated to the creation and to refine your works, On the last occasion we put the focus on the glazing.
This is what you'll learn:
- Swivel & Dial
- Tumma, Ringla & Kavla - Basics of Handbuilding
- Decorating & Glazing
Layout
- We meet 6 times, 3h per session. Total time 18h
Held in Swedish and/or English depending on the group.
Walkthroughs:
- Occasion 1: Turning & Ringling
- Occasion 2: Mission & Thumbing
- Occasion 3: Catching
- Occasion 4: Engobering & Underglazing
- Opportunity 5: Completion of work in progress
- Occasion 6: Glazing
To note:
We meet 6 times, 3h per session. Total time 18h\ *
1.5 kg of clay and all other materials are included in the course. In addition, you can buy 5 different kinds of clay for 85kr/kg
Approximately 4-6 weeks after completion of the course you can pick up your finished products.
Course Date Autumn 2026:
Mondays 6pm-9pm: Aug 3, Aug 10, Aug 17, Aug 24, Aug 31 & Sep 7 - Course leader: Odessa.
Mondays at 09:00 - 12:00: Sep 14, Sep 21, Sep 28 Oct 5, Oct 12 & Oct 19 - Course Leader: Judith
Mondays at 18:00-21:00: Sep 14, Sep 21, Sep 28, Oct 5, Oct 12 & Oct 19 - Course leader: Daniella
Mondays 6pm-9pm: Oct 26, Nov 2, Nov 9, Nov 16, Nov 23 & Nov 30 - Course leader: Daniella
Mondays at 09:00 - 12:00: Nov 2, Nov 9, Nov 16, Nov 23, Nov 30 & Dec 7 - Course leader: Malin
Feel free to bring your own indoor shoes/slippers; aprons are available to borrow. Please arrive 10 minutes early to have a moment to settle in before we start :)
We are Malin and Judith, and we have been working with ceramics for over a decade. Our creative process is always about passion and joy; we do what inspires us and find beauty in imperfection.
We want to create a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere where curiosity and creativity can flourish. In our courses, we encourage everyone to let go of control and dare to try new techniques, allowing room for personal expression and innovation. Together, we get the chance to discover the joy of the creative process and embrace the uniqueness of each piece.