Rituals
Welcome to the
Studio Roka Rituals are various mindful clay experiences designed to help you slow down, trust your intuition, and try something new - no clay knowledge needed. We have connected with experts from fields that reflect the Studio Roka lifestyle, using the space to explore creativity, cope with the rush of the city and convey the values we care about.
with Francesca from Breath Academy and Mojca Vidmar
Breathwork, Cacao and Clay
Through the combination of breathwork, cacao, and clay, this workshop invites us to experience the creative process from a grounded state anchored in the body. We share a heart-opening cacao ceremony, center our energy through the power of the breath, and connect creatively with the element of earth — clay.
Francesca is a Kundalini Yoga teacher, breathwork Coach, and hypnotherapist. She is the co-founder of the Breath Academy studio in Zurich.
Focus: Breathwork, presence, heart connection, Clay forming
Duration: 3 Stunden
Price: CHF 210
Kurinuki & Cha Dao Tea Ceremony
with Olivia Renée and Mojca Vidmar
Enjoy a silent Cha Dao tea ceremony combined with creative making breaks with Kurinuki carving techniques led by Mojca. A wellness experience that will leave you deeply relaxed for days. We’ll glaze & fire you bowl in a desired color, ready for pick up in 3 weeks.
Olivia is a chajin - a person walking the Way of Tea and a forever student of this path. Her joy lies in creating spaces where people can simply be and experience tea as medicine.
Cha Dao - the Way of Tea - is a tea practice rooted in ancient traditions. It is not a performance or a ceremony bound by strict rules, but a way of life: a path of simplicity, reverence, stillness, and presence.
Focus: Tradition, mindfulness, cultural depth
Duration: 2.5 h
Price: CHF 260
fine dining experience
The Harvest Table
with Valentin Bösch and Mojca Vidmar
The Harvest Table unfolds within the Studio Roka space, an intimate fine-dining experience shaped by a seasonal, chef-crafted 6 course menu, stories of clay and the quiet rituals of pottery. Food becomes a sensory craft: carefully chosen ingredients, flavours composed like textures on clay, and a table set with intention using pieces from Studio Roka’s evolving ceramic collection.
An evening that invites you to slow down, savour, and connect - where shared presence becomes the true luxury, and the timeless ritual of sharing food with the people closest to us, is elevated into something extraordinary.
Valentin, is a private chef for a discerning clientele, he focuses on elegance through reduction, creating atmospheres rather than just dishes. For him cooking is a quiet art — precise, restrained, and full of depth. Shaped by Swiss culinary tradition and the sensual aromas of Mexico, he combines lightness, smoke, and fresh citrus notes into a modern, refined cuisine. His travels through Europe, North Africa, and Asia bring subtle, worldly accents to every plate.
Focus: Sensory dining, community, fine dinning experience
Duration: starting at 5 p.m.
Price: CHF 190
Questions
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We developed these rituals to appeal to people who not only want to engage with clay but also want to take a step further toward mindful thinking, combine their passions, or simply try something new.
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Yes, all drinks are included in the price. Vinisfera will provide wine pairings.
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The rituals are expected to take place in our creative space at Seebahnstrasse 109. We are also planning outdoor rituals.
Collaborations
We’re always excited about collaborations and new joint projects.
If you’re interested in working with us, feel free to contact us by email—we’re eager to hear your ideas.
From Body to Clay
A peaceful Sunday filled with movement, creativity, and quality time together at the yoga and pottery workshop with Sovi from Soul City
Join us for a relaxing Sunday afternoon filled with exercise, creativity, and socializing.
Sunday
June 7th
13:00-17:15
Pottery isn’t about perfection; it’s about experimenting, shaping, feeling, and enjoying the creative process.
Program
June 7, 1:00–2:15 p.m.
Embodied Vinyasa Yoga at Soulcity
Dienerstrasse 10, 8004 Zurich
2:15–2:45 p.m.
Tea & Cake
Short walk together to Studio Roka
3:15–5:15 p.m.
Hand-shaping workshop at Studio Roka
Seebahnstrasse 109, 8003 Zurich
In this special collaboration with Soul City, we’ll begin with a 75-minute Embodied Vinyasa Yoga session—an invitation to ground yourself in your body, slow down, and be fully present in the moment.
Afterward, we’ll wind down the afternoon with some tea and cake before heading over to Studio Roka together to get creative with clay.
No prior experience is necessary; both the yoga and pottery sessions are suitable for all skill levels.
All materials are included in the price, and we will glaze and fire the ceramic pieces so they can be picked up a few weeks later.
The number of participants is limited to keep the group small and intimate.
PAPER PULP
Exploring Form, Texture and Intuitive Making
Maria runs a studio in Lima where she teaches regularly, working with both beginners and more experienced makers. Her practice is rooted in material exploration, sustainability, and a deep connection to traditional techniques.
About the process
We’ll guide you step by step through the process of transforming recycled paper and cardboard into a workable material.
You’ll learn how to break down paper into pulp, knead it into a smooth, clay-like consistency, and shape it into forms that are surprisingly light yet strong.
The process is slow and hands-on, with a focus on touch, experimentation and material awareness. It’s also a chance to work with what already exists – giving new life to everyday materials.
Friday
June 19th
9:30-13:00
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14:00-17:30
At Studio Roka, we love exploring materials beyond the expected.
In this half day workshop, we invite you to discover paper not just as something you write on, but as a tactile, expressive material you can shape with your hands.
Together with artist Maria Paz Mejía from Unu Papel in Peru, you’ll be introduced to the technique of working with paper maché in a more sculptural way. Instead of the traditional layering method, we work with a clay-like paper pulp that allows you to shape, carve and build objects in a very direct and intuitive way.
You’ll create your own pieces – for example vessels or small sculptural forms – inspired by both your own ideas and references to pre-Columbian ceramics and ritual objects. This approach can also open up new ways of thinking about form and surface in your ceramic practice.
What you’ll learn
how to select and prepare different types of recycled paper and cardboard
how to create a smooth, workable pulp
how to shape both solid and hollow forms by hand
how to build textures, reliefs and attach elements
how to refine surfaces and support your forms where needed
how to add natural pigments
how to dry your pieces properly
how to apply simple, eco-friendly finishes
We invite you to bring your own materials if you like – newspapers, cardboard, egg cartons, or even old letters. It adds a personal layer to your work and connects you more closely to the process.
No prior experience is needed.
If you have worked with clay before, you might find interesting connections – but it’s absolutely not required.
If you enjoy working with your hands, are curious about materials, and like a more intuitive and exploratory way of creating, this workshop is for you.
