From the basics to your own personal style.
Wheel Course
Our wheel throwing classes invite you to slow down, feel the rhythm of the wheel, and find beauty in the process as much as in the finished piece.
Explore our classes, starting with our Clay Taster, a gentle introduction to the wheel. After the course, you can continue your journey by practicing independently in our Open Atelier, or by deepening your skills in further courses, where you’ll gain additional techniques and confidence at the wheel.
Clay Taster
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Curious about pottery but not ready for a full course? In this 2-hour session, you’ll get a hands-on introduction to the wheel. With our guidance, you’ll shape your very first piece and explore the basic techniques of working with clay. It’s the perfect way to experience the joy of wheel throwing, try something new after work or on the weekend, and see if pottery is something for you, without a big commitment. Your finished piece will be trimmed, glazed and fired by us, and ready for pickup about three weeks later.
Level: Complete beginners, no prior experience needed.
Topics: Introduction to the potters wheel
Duration: 1 session, 2 hours
Languages: German & English
Price: CHF 145 (all materials & firing included).
Group size: min. 3, max. 7 participants.
Clay Foundation
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Step into the world of pottery and discover what it means to create with your own hands. Over 4 weeks, you’ll learn the essentials of wheel throwing: shaping, trimming, glazing, and firing. With each session, you’ll see your skills grow and leave with several unique pieces, perhaps even your new favorite coffee mug.
This intimate class ensures plenty of personal guidance, a supportive atmosphere, and space to explore at your own pace. After the course, you can continue your journey by practicing independently in our Open Atelier, or by deepening your skills further in the Clay Flow class, where you’ll gain additional techniques and confidence at the wheel.
Level: Complete beginners, Natural step after our Clay Taster.
Topics: Fundamentals, cylinders, bowls, trimming, glazing.
Duration: 4 sessions, 3 hours each
Languages: German & English
Price: CHF 580 (all materials & firing included).
Group size: min. 3, max. 7 participants.
Clay Flow
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Clay Flow is about building confidence, rhythm, and flow at the wheel. Ceramics is more than a craft. It’s a practice that deepens through repetition and mindful making. Over 4 weeks, you’ll move beyond the basics and strengthen your technique through focused practice. We’ll work with larger amounts of clay, refine cylinders, and explore new forms such as plates and handles, while continuing to develop your personal style. Clay Flow is a natural next step after our Clay Foundations and prepares you to continue practicing on your own in our Open Atelier, as a Studio Roka member, or through further intermidate courses or our Private Lessons.
Level: Ideal for those who have already taken our Clay Foundation class or who have some prior experience.
Topics: Advanced fundamentals, cylinders, bowls, plates, handles, glazing.
Duration: 4 sessions, 3 hours each
Languages: German & English
Price: CHF 580 (all materials & firing included).
Group size: min. 3, max. 7 participants.
Private Lessons
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Looking for a relaxing getaway without leaving the city?
Summer and Winter School
Level: Beginners, also suitable for those with some experience.
Topics: Fundamentals of wheel throwing and handbuilding, bowls, handles, plates, glazing
Duration: 5 sessions, daily 10:00 - 15:30, Lunch included (Tue–Fri + Sat for glazing).
Languages: German & English
Price: CHF 990 (all materials & firing included).
Group size: min. 3, max. 7 participants.
Through daily hands-on practice, you’ll develop your skills more quickly than in a weekly class, exploring forms like bowls, plates, handles, and other essential techniques. Each day brings five hours of mindful making, shared with a small group of people who enjoy the same simple rhythm of creating. We provide everything you need, lunch, beverages, clay, glazing, and firing, so you can focus completely on the experience. By the end of the retreat, you’ll take home up to fifteen handmade pieces, along with the quiet memories of a creative holiday held right here in the city.
booking options
June 29th 2026 starting at 10:00 - 2. July 2nd 2026 starting at 10:00
Glaze Date - in planning August 11th 2026
August 11th 2026 starting at 10:00 - August 14th 2026 starting at 10:00
August 24th 2026 starting at 18:00 - On this evening, we'll glaze everythingStudio Specials
Clay Explorations 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.
Course Information
Level: From beginners to Intermediate
Duration: 2.5h
Languages: German & English
Price: from CHF 120
Group size: min. 3, max. depends on the class
Clay and firing are not included in all classes. If you’d like to keep your work, you can pay for the clay and finish you‘re creations during an Open Atelier session.
Throwing Donuts - Donuts drehen
Not the edible kind - but just as joyful! Learn to shape hollow clay rings that can become sculptures, playful design elements, or quirky handles.
Friday, May 22nd 2026 | Time, 17:30
Throwing Bigger - Grossformat-Drehen
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.
Friday, Oktober 2nd 2026 | Time: 17:30
Throwing with Porcelain - Porzellan auf der Töpferscheibe
Porcelain is smooth, refined, and just a little challenging but incredibly rewarding. Discover its unique qualities and experience the elegance of this special material.
Friday, November 20th | Time: 17:30
Black Clay - Schwarzer Ton auf der Drehscheibe
Bold, striking, and full of character. In this session, you’ll explore black clay, discover its special qualities, and learn how to let its natural beauty shine.
Course in planning
Glazing 101 - Glasuren erkunden
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.
Friday, August 28th 2026 | Time: 17:30
Off the hump - Den Hügel meistern
Considered a very old, traditional method in ceramics, throwing many
small pieces from one larger mound of clay, instead of centering a new
ball of clay each time. Perfect for creating a series of cups or bowls and
finding your rhythm or simply practice and exercise your fingers.
Course in planning
From Clay to Plate - Von Ton zu Teller
There’s something deeply satisfying about shaping a plate, even though they’re trickier than they look. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to form flat, wide pieces, prevent cracks, and work with batt systems so your plates stay straight, strong, and lasting.