One workshop is never enough.
Course
Introduction to wheel-throwing
As satisfying as in the videos
The pottery wheel is a fast-spinning, slightly humbling, deeply satisfying machine. You can make cups, bowls, vases, plates – or whatever masterpieces decide to form. It's meditative and a little bit of an adrenaline rush, which turns out to be a great combination.
This beginner's course runs over five sessions. By the end, you'll be able to work independently on the wheel.
Everything included: clay, tools, firings, and glazing. Just show up.
Course structure
W1: Meet the wheel, tools and clay. Guided demonstration. Throwing your first cylinders.
W2: Introduction to trimming. Trim your first pieces and move on to making larger forms, such as bowls.
W3: Even bigger clay, bigger ambitions – decide together on taller forms, wide shallow pieces or an independent mini project.
W4: Trim any remaining pieces and work on special projects.
W5: Pieces are back from bisque firing – time to clean, sand and glaze!
5 sessions · 2.5 hours each · one day per week
Up to 6 participants · 55€ per session · 275€ for the full course
Taught by ADO STUDIO ceramicist Johanna Adojaan.
Course
Hand-building techniques
Three evenings, three techniques.
A cosy three-session course exploring the fundamental hand-building techniques in ceramics – at a relaxed, friendly pace.
Pinching, coiling, and slab-building each have their own character, logic, and working rhythm. Many pieces can be made with all three – so you'll definitely leave with a solid foundation and a lot of options.
Full creative freedom on what to make – just show up with ideas, or let the clay decide.
Everything included: clay, tools, firings, and glazing. Just show up.
Course structure:
Session 1 — pinching: the most direct way to work with clay, just hands and intuition
Session 2 — coiling: building forms with rolled clay — rhythmic, meditative, surprisingly versatile
Session 3 — slab-building: flat sheets of clay turned into anything from plates to sculptural forms
Several clay colours available, and finished pieces can be decorated on the same evening so there's no need to come back
3 sessions · 2 hours each · one evening per week
Up to 8 participants · 130€ for the full course
Suitable for all ages and complete beginners.
Taught by ADO STUDIO ceramicist Johanna Adojaan.
Frequently asked questions
How many pieces will I make at the wheel course?
It varies – most participants finish the course with 6–12 pieces depending on size and how the clay cooperates. Quality over quantity is the idea.
Is wheelthrowing difficult?
Honestly, yes – the wheel has a learning curve. The first session can be humbling. But nobody has left empty-handed yet, and the breakthrough moment when something finally clicks is worth every wobbly cylinder.
What should I wear?
Something you don't mind getting clay on. Aprons are provided but clay has a way of finding its way everywhere. With the wheel, skirts aren't ideal, as the wheel sits between your legs, and heels make the pedal tricky.
Can I come and practice after the course?
Yes! The open studio is available for course graduates. See the Open Studio page for details.
What if I can't make a session?
Rescheduling depends on availability – if possible, we'll find a solution. Missing more than one session unfortunately can't be rearranged, the session is simply skipped.
How often do the courses run?
Wheelthrowing for beginners – roughly once a month. Handbuilding techniques every few monthrs. You can always put together your own group of 4–6 people and book a custom course! Get in touch to arrange.
Are the courses available in English?
Yes – if the whole group is comfortable with English, we can run the course in English. If it's a mixed group, the hands-on parts are mostly demonstration anyway, and I'm happy to translate where needed.