Open Studio: Pottery

Pottery is a form of ceramics we come across every single day in items as teacups, soup bowls, jars, and vases. All these round shapes are made by throwing clay on a turning table before the clay is fired in the kiln at a minimum temperature of 1000 ˚C, after which it can be decorated and glazed. Pottery requires a lot of practice, but it’s an art that allows you to develop your own personal style.

Open Studio

The Pottery Open Studio is open to anyone with an X membership who has completed the intermediate course Pottery or gained experience elsewhere, at any time when an assistant is present. Please note: the studio is not accessible if you have only taken the Beginner's Pottery course. All you need to do is register at 13:00 the day before the ticket hour will be. The assistant is there to help when needed, to give tips and advice and to ensure that all materials and equipment are used responsibly and safely.

You are welcome to use the techniques, tools and materials that you have been instructed in during the lessons. Clay, glazes, clay slip, pigments and plaster are available for purchase.

Please note that if you register for Open Studio Pottery, you reserve a turntable. If you don't plan to use a turntable, sign up for Open Studio Ceramics. Do note that the number of turntables is limited, so if you are not using the turntable for part of your slot, please let the studio assistant know so that another participant can still use it.

For more information, please see general page open studio's.