vuur collective is a shared ceramic atelier in Amsterdam exploring circular, locally sourced, and regenerative materials. The collective offers a non-institutional space where makers, artists, and designers can engage in circular practices and collaborative material research through workshops, lectures, events, and memberships.

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THROWING COURSE / JANUARY

CERAMIC COURSE BEGINNERS

A 5-week course lead by Elshaday Berhane introducing to the world of ceramics. Each session combines theory and hands-on making, giving participants both an understanding of the material and confidence in creating with it.

WHISTLING CLAY

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ASH GLAZES WORKSHOP

Saturdays 7th & 14th February
10.00 am - 13:00 pm

SOLD OUT - WAITING LIST

HAND BUILDING

COMPUTER CLAY

On the first workshop day, Martin will introduce the software and overall workflow. Participants will sculpt the object they want to produce in ZBrush, from which a two-part mould will be created in Blender. By the end of the session, the moulds will be exported and prepared for 3D printing. Martin will follow each participant individually, step by step.
On the second workshop day, everyone’s mould will have been 3D printed. Following a demonstration, participants will create up to five individual pieces, which may function independently or be assembled into larger compositions. At the end of the day, the finished work(s) will be raw-glazed in a transparent glaze.

The class is run in a small group of up to 8 participants to allow for personal guidance.

SPRING RESIDENCY

The residency is a way for makers, designers, artists or architects to dive independently into a technique of their choice connected to ceramics, clay, plaster, or soil. The research will focus on easily accessible materials and develop open source knowledge, that the collective can continue to grow in dialogue with the selected resident.

This call is for you if work is founded on researching and making within a circular process; you wish to grow your knowledge in conversation with our team but you’re independent; you’d like to have a base in Amsterdam to make, think and research. Before the end of the residency, the resident has the opportunity to organise with the team an event to show and share the outcomes of the research.

CLAY GYM

CLAY GYM BASIC

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CLAY GYM XL

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FA

Q

I have an experimental idea and I am not sure where to start.
We’d recommend you to reserve an intake.

Do you sell clay?
Yes. We support and provide Witgert 100% recycled stoneware 25% 0 - 0,2mm, suitable for building and throwing.

Can I bring my own clay and/or glazes?
Sure; please always check with us first for the temperatures of clay body/glazes.

Can I fire more than a kiln shelf per month and/or make bigger sizes?
Of course. Depending on the sizes and quantities you can pay a separate additional price.

What shall I bring with me?
We offer basic tools, clay and glazes. Feel welcome to bring your own. There is also a kitchen, where you can make tea & coffee.

What if I need to cancel my membership?
Please send an e-mail to vuurcollective@gmail.com at least 1 month in advance.

I have booked a course but I cannot attend it anymore
Check out the cancellation policy in our terms & conditions to see if a full refund is applicable.

How is my data used?
In our privacy policy you can find out which information we collect and how we use it.

GROUP WORKSHOPS

For team building, private group, events and/or workshops* at ours please send us an email to vuurcollective@gmail.com to coordinate and talk possibilities. We are looking forward to hear your ideas and share the space with you.

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