Ceramics: Throwingtechniques for beginners

Spin the bowl and see what you get

12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18-24 years, Over 24 years of age

8 lessen

zaterdag

During the day

From 09-05-2026
till 11-07-2026

Teacher: Vera Hamers

Price: €245,00

About this course

Also want to throw a lump of clay into something beautiful?
Then sign up for this course.
Roll up your sleeves and get your hands in the clay.
Discover your talent and find your own twist.
Come try and make it your own pot.

What will you learn?
You will learn the basic techniques of pottery:
– Process from clay to pot
– Knowledge of various types of clay
– Basic throwing technique
– Kneading
– Centering (of about half a kilogram of clay)
– Opening
– Pulling up
– Shaping
– Trimming
– Glazing the pot

What to make
– Cups and mugs without ears
– Bowls, tea lights or tapas dishes
– The work pieces will be glazed together in the last lesson of the course

What do you learn?
• Explanation step by step
• Individual guidance
• At your own pace
• Maximum of 12 students

Who do you learn from?
Vera is an enthusiastic and patient potter who enjoys using humor to pass on to you her skill, knowledge and passion for clay. Also English language.

What should you bring?
– 2 old towels
– Dishcloth
– Old clothes, overalls or apron (stains are washable)
– Lots of sociability, humor, fun (and a little patience)
– Tip: short nails (preferably no rings and bracelets)
– Bottle of drink

What will we do:
Punctually 1:30 pm we will begin class. Be there 5 minutes ahead of time so you have time to get your things ready. You are going to make your own pots and bowls on the throwing table. Around 16:10 we will clean up and clean up together.

What is and is not included
– Basic materials included
– Clay and bisquit firing costs included
– Glaze and glaze firing costs €10 per kilo of workpiece

Still in doubt?
If you still have doubts, or want to find out if this course suits you? Then follow one of the introduction classes.

Wanneer: 9 mei, 16 mei, 23 mei, 30 mei, 6 juni, 13 juni, 20 juni, 27 juni, afhaalmoment potten 11 juli

Tijdstip: 13.30u-16.30u

Cost: up to 21 years € 195, from 21 years € 245.

Where: Kumulus building, Herbenusstraat 89

Language: also in English

Course dates

Location: Herbenusstraat 89, Maastricht

09-05-2026 to
11-07-2026
(8 lessons)
Saturday 9 May 2026
Saturday 16 May 2026
Saturday 23 May 2026
Saturday 30 May 2026
Saturday 6 June 2026
Saturday 13 June 2026
Saturday 20 June 2026
Saturday 27 June 2026
Saturday 11 July 2026

Register

Please note that your registration is not final until confirmation from the instructor by email. Fields marked with an * are required to be completed.

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IS THERE NO BUDGET AT HOME FOR SPORTS OR CULTURE?

Would your child like to take a course at the Free Academy Maastricht, but there is no budget at home? Or are you 18 years or older and there is no money left over to participate in creative activities? The Free Academy Maastricht works together with the Jeugdfonds Sport & Cultuur Limburg and the Volwassenenfonds Sport & Cultuur to reimburse tuition and/or materials for children, young people and adults living around the subsistence level.