Open calls
CLAY GYM ASSISTANT
We are looking for an assistant to help us with the clay gym sessions starting from the 1st of July.
This role is a fit for you if you are:
The role concerns assisting 4h a week during the clay gym (CG) shifts, meaning:
In return the collective offers:
Apply before the 15th of June (00.00 AM) by writing to vuurcollective@gmail.com adding your CV and portfolio, stating
clay gym assistant in the mail subject.
We are excited to hear from you!
AGENDA 2025
THROWING COURSE
A course by Yuval Harel and Benedetta Pompili where you’ll learn about throwing techniques. From preparing the clay for the wheel, centering, shaping, trimming, adding handles.
At the end you’ll have the basic skills to continue and practice throwing on your own and several complete pieces to take home with you.
The materials (clay and glazes) in the studio are based on recycled raw materials only.
The fee includes:
The class is run in a small group of max. 4 participants to allow personal guidance and adapt to your level & interest (from complete beginner to wanting to deepen and brush up technique).
Beginning on the 1st of May, on:
363 euro (incl. BTW)
BOOK
HANDBUILDING WORKSHOP
Saturday 3rd & 10th May
10.00 - 12.30 H
Two week introduction to handbuilding and glazing ceramics led by Hannah Rose Whittle.
The first class will cover making with various handbuilding techniques, including pinch pots, slab building and coil building. Come along with your own ideas and make functional or sculptural objects!
The second class will cover the basics of glazing, you will finish with your very own glazed ceramic items for use in your home.
Hannah Rose Whittle is an artist and researcher focusing on process led explorations into sustainable ceramics practices, highlighting material agency and knowledges.
Max 6 participants
Price including all tools, materials and firings
€ 145 incl. BTW
BOOK
BUILDING BIG — MULTI-PART THROWING
Tuesdays 6th & 13th of May 6 - 8 pm
Each participant has the freedom to explore this technique in their own way, whether it be through intricate measuring or wild explorations of height. By the end of the first day, all the components are thrown, ready to be merged together. The next day, we can start trimming and preparing the parts to be put together.
Day 1: Planning & Throwing
Day 2: Trimming, assembly & raw glaze
Max 4 participants
Price including:
€ 220 incl. BTW
BOOK
AMSTERDAM GLAZES
Sundays 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th of May 10 am - 13 pm
1 month of learning and preparing glazes for ceramics from scratch with artist Anna Leoni & designer Benedetta Pompili.
The workshop includes:
- collecting materials & processing
- processing & test prepping
- checking tests and make objects to apply the glazes on
Max 8 participants
Price including:
Ph. from Anna Leoni’s series.
€ 393,5 incl. BTW
BOOK
THROWING COURSE
A course by Yuval Harel and Benedetta Pompili where you’ll learn about throwing techniques. From preparing the clay for the wheel, centering, shaping, trimming, adding handles.
At the end you’ll have the basic skills to continue and practice throwing on your own and several complete pieces to take home with you.
The materials (clay and glazes) in the studio are based on recycled raw materials only.
The fee includes:
The class is run in a small group of max. 4 participants to allow personal guidance and adapt to your level & interest (from complete beginner to wanting to brush up technique).
Available Courses:
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363 euro (incl. BTW)
15% discount if you sign up with a friend
BOOK
THROWING FOLLOW-UP
Two sessions with Yuval Harel and/or Benedetta Pompili to keep growing your throwing techniques. From using profiles, creating sprouts, adding handles, using bats, and trimming.At the end you’ll have the skills to continue and practice throwing on your own, as well as bringing complete pieces to take home with you.
The fee includes:
Max. 4 participants per session
Available slots:
110 euro (incl. BTW)
15% discount if you sign up with a friend
15% discount for students
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COIL BUILDING
Tuesday 3rd & 17th June
18.30 - 21.00H
Two week course covering traditional making with coil building and glazing ceramics led by Hannah Rose Whittle.
The first session will cover making with the ancient handbuilding technique of coiling, guiding you through making your own objects - bowl, cups, pot, bottle or vase.
In the second session you will learn how to glaze your objects using traditional ash based glazes.
Please note that there is a week break between sessions to allow for drying and firing the pieces before glazing.
Hannah Rose Whittle is an artist and researcher focusing on process led explorations into sustainable ceramics practices, highlighting material agency and knowledges.
Max 6 participants
Price including all tools, materials and firings
€ 145 incl. BTW
BOOK
THROWING COURSE
A course by Yuval Harel and Benedetta Pompili where you’ll learn about throwing techniques. From preparing the clay for the wheel, centering, shaping, trimming, adding handles.
At the end you’ll have the basic skills to continue and practice throwing on your own and several complete pieces to take home with you.
The materials (clay and glazes) in the studio are based on recycled raw materials only.
The fee includes:
The class is run in a small group of max. 4 participants to allow personal guidance and adapt to your level & interest (from complete beginner to wanting to deepen and brush up technique).
Dates to be announced
363 euro (incl. BTW)
BOOK
Through the clay gym the workspace is available for locals to make, learn, and gather.
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