Clay Exploration with Mojca
As the week winds down, our studio lights up with calm creativity.
These Friday evening workshops, led by Studio Roka’s founder, Mojca, are something truly special. Offered once a month and dedicated to deepening different ceramic techniques.
Designed for those with some clay experience, these gatherings offer time to grow gently, mindfully, and in good company
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Ready to go beyond cups and small bowls? In this session, you’ll learn how to work with more clay and explore the joy of creating bigger, bolder forms.
Level: For those with basic wheel experience
Duration: 2.5h
Languages: German & English
Price: CHF 120
Group size: min. 3, max. 7 participants.
Clay and firing are not included. If you’d like to keep your work, you can pay for the clay and finish it during an Open Atelier session.
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Porcelain is smooth, refined, and just a little challenging but incredibly rewarding. Discover it’s unique qualities and experience the elegance of this special clay.
Level: Intermediate wheel experience recommended
Duration: 2.5h
Languages: German & English
Group size: min. 3, max. 7 participants.
Price: CHF 120
Clay and firing are not included. If you’d like to keep your work, you can pay for the clay and finish it during an Open Atelier session.
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There’s something deeply satisfying about shaping a plate. Learn how to form flat, wide pieces and prevent cracks as well as use batt systems.
Level: Some throwing or handbuilding experience recommended
Duration: 2.5h
Languages: German & English
Group size: min. 3, max. 7 participants.
Price: CHF 120
Clay and firing are not included. If you’d like to keep your work, you can pay for the clay and finish it during an Open Atelier session.
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A calming, almost meditative practice: throwing many small pieces from one larger mound of clay. Perfect for creating a series of cups or bowls — and finding your rhythm or simply practice and exercise your fingers.
Level: For those with basic wheel skills
Duration: 2.5h
Languages: German & English
Group size: min. 3, max. 7 participants.
Price: CHF 120
Clay and firing are not included. If you’d like to keep your work, you can pay for the clay and finish it during an Open Atelier session.
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Not the edible kind — but just as joyful! Learn to shape hollow clay rings that can become sculptures, playful design elements, or quirky handles.
Level: For those with basic wheel skills
Duration: 2.5h
Languages: German & English
Group size: min. 3, max. 7 participants.
Price:CHF 120
Clay and firing are not included. - If you’d like to keep your work, you can pay for the clay and finish it during an Open Atelier session. -
Bold, striking, and full of character. In this session, you’ll explore black clay, discover its special qualities, and learn how to let it’s natural beauty shine.
Level: Open to anyone with clay basics
Duration: 2.5h
Languages: German & English
Group size: min. 3, max. 7 participants.
Price: CHF 120
Clay and firing are not included. If you’d like to keep your work, you can pay for the clay and finish it during an Open Atelier session. -
This workshop invites you to explore the fascinating world of mixed clay, a technique in which different clay bodies are combined to create unique organic or geometric patterns directly within the material.
The program includes:
– An introduction to clay mixing techniques: pattern design possibilities, clay handling methods, and theoretical insights into shrinkage and clay selection
– Clay preparation: mixing, cutting, and assembling
– Working with patterns: marbling, layering, graphic effects, rose patternsIn this course, you can take the objects you've made home with you. We'll glaze them with a transparent glaze.
Level: For those with basic skills
Duration: 3h
Languages: German & English
Group size: min. 3
Price:CHF 160
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Small treasures with big personality: create earrings, pendants, rings or beads in clay. A creative, detail-focused session perfect for experimenting and making wearable art. In this class, you will take home a pair of earrings with studs included.
Level: Beginners with some clay familiarity welcome
Duration: 2.5h
Languages: German & English
Group size: min. 3, max
Price:CHF 120
If you’d like to keep more than one piece, you can pay for the clay and finish it during an Open Atelier session. -
Discover the art of glazing in this hands-on workshop for all levels. Learn to test glazes, make sample tiles, and try different application techniques. You’ll gain practical tips on brands, mixing, and more. Perfect for taking your pottery to the next level.
Level: Beginners with some clay familiarity welcome
Duration: 3h
Languages: German & English
Group size: min. 3
Price: CHF 160
You can bring your own high fire bisqueware to glaze. If not, we will just be practicing and keep nothing.
Questions
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You can drop by without prior notice approximately 2 to 3 weeks after the course.
Ceramics can be picked up during the shop's regular opening hours. For Crash Course, Pottery Painting, and Handbuilding pick-ups, you can approach the staff in the shop; they will be happy to assist you.
If you've attended a multi-week course, you can independently locate and pack your pieces in the pick-up shelf on the lower floor. It's recommended to bring a bag for this purpose. -
It is possible to make up for one missed session of your multi-week course.
To arrange this, please contact the Studio Roka team via email. If you are aware of this at the beginning of your course, you can also reach out to your instructor directly. -
From our perspective, we advise against participating in a multi-week pottery wheel class as the lower back is heavily engaged due to the positioning on the potters wheel.
However, the decision ultimately rests with you. If you need to discontinue your course due to back pain we would like to refer you to our Cancellation Policy. Consider a heandbulding or pottery painting session instead. It is much less physically demanding. -
Pottery wheel courses are not suitable for children younger than 16 due to the required coordination skills, attention span, and the need to reach the wheel's pedal with their feet. However, children can actively participate in our hand-building courses and pottery painting sessions. Occasionally we host special events designed specifically for children.
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Currently, we don't have regular courses for children, but feel free to contact us if you are interested in a one time group event.
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In general, yes. Studio Roka offers memberships. Depending on availability, we may or may not be accepting new members. We always ensure that all our members have a spot in the open studio.
A prerequisite for membership is the completion of a Beginner, Pottery Lifestyle, or Intensive Course.
Completing a course does not guarantee you a membership spot. If you are interested in a membership, we recommend checking availability with your instructor directly. -
Yes, we offer a firing service. Bring your pieces to Roka Creative Space at Seebahnstrasse 109, 8003 Zurich.
Important information we need from you in advance via email:
- Firing temperature of the clay with a photo
- Bisque or glaze firing-Photo of the glaze you are planning to use
We only fire at the following temperatures:.
Bisque firing: 1000°C
Glaze firing: 1225°CAny occurring damages to the kiln due to incorrect information or glaze application are to be covered by the customer.
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Glazing techniques and choices require consistency and repetition to yield good results. Therefore, the facilities at Studio Roka are exclusively accessible to our members, a decision informed by our experiences over the past years.
For individual use at home, we suggest Mayco Stroke & Coat glazes. These pigment-based glazes consistently yield excellent results and do not run.
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Memberships of 3 months can not be interrupted. Memberships of 6 months can be paused once for a period of 2 consecutive weeks. Memberships with a duration of one year can be paused once for a period of one full month.