HANDBUILDING WORKSHOPS
Welcome to Szvaka Home Studio!
A cozy place in The Hague/Voorburg that inspires your creativity.
‘Pottery is not just about working with clay, it is a lifestyle’
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Everyone is creative! My mission is to prove that creation, without expectations, improves your creativity and gives you a chance to celebrate the uniqueness of imperfection.
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We all know the feeling when after many mental working hours, calls, e-mails, and meetings, there is no physical manifestation of our work… This is the reason why the moment is very special when the first time you take your own handmade mug in your hands. Maybe it won’t be a perfect piece but it is your creation. This memorable feeling and your mug will accompany you for a lifetime.
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Focus on building energy and reducing stress: Working with clay is about being in the moment, connecting with the material and you forget all of the loud voices and problems in your head. Be part of the ‘Flow’-experience, and how your mind becomes peaceful and focused at the same time.
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Make it green! Call attention to environmentally conscious ceramic making and sustainability.
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And not least, to create a creative community, meet and connect with other like-minded people in The Hague and its surroundings.
About the handbuilding workshops
One workshop includes two sessions on two different days. One session lasts 2.5 hours.
On the first occasion, I will guide you through the ‘pinching’ process of making your objects, including showing you some ideas for texturing your clay and sharing some useful tips and tricks. ‘Pinching’ is one of the oldest ways to create ceramics. This method allows beginners to learn the first steps to work with clay and provide experimental possibilities for those ones who already have experience with pottery.
“I like this technique because the most important tool is my hand. Incredible to feel how the soft clay transform into my own mug after a couple of hours”
After the first session, you are ready with your pieces and leave them in the studio to dry for at least one week, and I will fire them.
On the second occasion, we glaze the objects. I will show different glazing techniques, and you can try to decorate, for example, with different patterns.
After the workshop, the objects will be fired again, and we will make an appointment to collect your pieces at the studio.
During the workshop, you can enjoy coffee or tea and conversation with your fellow potters.
What can we create during the workshop? There are many possibilities. For example: mugs, smaller vases/ plates/ planters/ sculptures/bowls, different holders like jewellery/soap/phone/ etc.
Number of participants: small group (min. 4-max. 6 members)
Language: English. No high level is required; I show everything step by step.
Age: 14+ (There will be dedicated workshops in the future for kids between 8-14 years old and also for families.)
What's included in the price? 2 occasions on two different days (2x 2.5 hours). Price includes all the materials (clay and glazes) and the cost of the 2 firings. I serve tea, coffee, and cookies.
Price: 95 euros
Cancellation Policy: Full refund if you notify me 7 days before class begins. No refund or transfer if you give no notice.
Can I buy a gift card? Yes! Give the gift of creativity! Buying a voucher lets your loved one attend any of our upcoming workshops.
Address: van de Wervestraat, 2274 VE Voorburg
Do you want to participate in a workshop?
I am happy to hear that! Here you find the next workshop. Send me an e-mail to szvaka.studio@gmail.com and we discuss the details.
Handbuilding Ceramic Workshops are coming soon!
