Ceramics: hand-building for beginners (donderderdagavond)

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

8 lessen

donderdag

Evening

From 24-09-2026
till 19-11-2026

Teacher: Vera Hamers

Price: €255,00

About this course

Also want to make something beautiful out of a lump of clay?
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 your own creations.

What will you learn?

You will learn the basic techniques of hand-building:
• Knowledge of various types of clay
• Pinch techniques
• Building up with coiling techniques
• Assembling with clay slabs
• Hollowing out of solid forms
• Using molds
• Joining clayforms
• Decorating pieces
• Experimenting with engobe and textures

What will you make?
• Pinchpots
• Box shapes
• Thealight holders
• Free shapes
• The pieces will be glazed together during the final class 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 sharing her craftsmanship, knowledge, and passion for clay with you in a fun and lighthearted way. Also English language.

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

Wat will we do?

Punctually 19.00 pm we will start the class. Be there 5 minutes before so you have time to get your things ready. You’ll create your own ceramic pieces that allow you to express your creativity. Around 21.45 pm we will collectively clean up and tidy up.

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’re still unsure, or want to see if this course is right for you, sign up for one of the introductory classes.

When: Sep 24, Oct 1, Oct 8, Oct 15, Oct 29, Nov 5, Nov 12, Nov 19; pick-up date: Dec 19

Day: Thursday

Time: 19pm-22pm

Cost: €205 for those under 21, €255 for those 21 and older

Where: Kumulus building, Herbenusstraat 89

Language: also in English

Course dates

Location: Herbenusstraat 89, Maastricht

24-09-2026 to
19-11-2026
(8 lessons)
Thursday 24 September 2026
Thursday 1 October 2026
Thursday 8 October 2026
Thursday 15 October 2026
Thursday 29 October 2026
Thursday 5 November 2026
Thursday 12 November 2026
Thursday 19 November 2026
Saturday 19 December 2026

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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.