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There’s always something happening at Studio Roka — from cozy gatherings and special workshops to little updates from our studio life. Here’s where we share what’s coming up and what we’ve been up to. You’re always welcome to join in, get inspired, and be part of our clay community.
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Welcome to our Studio

CLASS: Clay Taster
Clay Taster – Pottery on the Wheel
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 bowl 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 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. 6 participants.

CLASS: Clay Fow
Clay Flow – A 6-Week Journey on the wheel
Clay Flow – Deepening Your Wheel Practice
Ceramics is more than a craft — it’s a practice that grows with patience and repetition. In this 6-week course, you’ll move beyond the basics and build a steady rhythm at the wheel. We’ll explore new challenges such as working with larger amounts of clay, creating plates, and adding handles, while refining your cylinders.
Level: Ideal for those who have already taken our beginner class or who have some prior experience.

CLASS: Mini Class
MINI CLASS
In this 3-session course, you’ll explore the very basics of wheel throwing:
Session 1 - 3 hours: Intro, Wheel throwing. Make from 1 up to 5 pieces.
Session 2 - 3 hours: Trimming, refining, and preparing pieces for bisque firing.
Session 3 - 2 hours: You will book an open atelier slot at your convenience to glaze your pieces.
A perfect opportunity to have a first look into the whole process of making ceramics!
Your spot is reserved for the full course. Classes happen weekly on the same day and time

CLASS: Clay Taster
Clay Taster – Pottery on the Wheel
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 bowl 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 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. 6 participants.

CLASS: Black Clay
CLAY EXPLORATION with Mojca
BLACK CLAY
In this 3-session course, you’ll explore the art of wheel throwing with black clay:
Session 1 (3 hours): Wheel throwing with black clay. Make up to 3 pieces.
Session 2 (2 hours): Trimming, refining, and preparing pieces for bisque firing.
Session 3: Glazing and painting during an Open Atelier session at your convenience.
A perfect opportunity to make some handmade pieces and take home your own creations!

CLASS: Clay Foundations
Clay Foundations – A 6-Week Beginner Journey on the wheel
Step into the world of pottery and discover what it means to create with your own hands. Over 6 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 6–12 unique pieces — perhaps even your new favorite coffee mug.
CLASS: Introduction to Glazing
CLAY EXPLORATION with Mojca
BLACK CLAY
In this 3-session course, you’ll explore the art of wheel throwing with black clay:
Session 1 (3 hours): Wheel throwing with black clay. Make up to 3 pieces.
Session 2 (2 hours): Trimming, refining, and preparing pieces for bisque firing.
Session 3: Glazing and painting during an Open Atelier session at your convenience.
A perfect opportunity to make some handmade pieces and take home your own creations!

CHRISTMAS ATELIER
CLAY EXPLORATION with Mojca
BLACK CLAY
In this 3-session course, you’ll explore the art of wheel throwing with black clay:
Session 1 (3 hours): Wheel throwing with black clay. Make up to 3 pieces.
Session 2 (2 hours): Trimming, refining, and preparing pieces for bisque firing.
Session 3: Glazing and painting during an Open Atelier session at your convenience.
A perfect opportunity to make some handmade pieces and take home your own creations!

CLASS: Clay Taster
Clay Taster – Pottery on the Wheel
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 bowl 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 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. 6 participants.

CLASS: Clay Taster
Clay Taster – Pottery on the Wheel
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 bowl 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 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. 6 participants.

CLASS: Clay Taster
Clay Taster – Pottery on the Wheel
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 bowl 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 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. 6 participants.

CLASS: Clay Foundations
Clay Foundations – A 6-Week Beginner Journey on the wheel
Step into the world of pottery and discover what it means to create with your own hands. Over 6 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 6–12 unique pieces — perhaps even your new favorite coffee mug.

CLASS: KURINUKI
KURINUKI and the world of Wabi Sabi
Discover the meditative beauty of Kurinuki, a traditional Japanese hand-carving technique. In this class, you'll start with a conversation and slowing down. Designing your piece under wabi-sabi philosophy and start with solid blocks of clay. Gradually and intentionally carving out two expressive and fully functional cups, no molds, no wheels, just your hands, tools, and intuition.
This is a wonderful practice for slowing down, embracing imperfection, and creating something truly one-of-a-kind

CLASS: Clay Taster
Clay Taster – Pottery on the Wheel
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 bowl 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 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. 6 participants.

CLASS: Mini Class
MINI CLASS
In this 3-session course, you’ll explore the very basics of wheel throwing:
Session 1 - 3 hours: Intro, Wheel throwing. Make from 1 up to 5 pieces.
Session 2 - 3 hours: Trimming, refining, and preparing pieces for bisque firing.
Session 3 - 2 hours: You will book an open atelier slot at your convenience to glaze your pieces.
A perfect opportunity to have a first look into the whole process of making ceramics!
Your spot is reserved for the full course. Classes happen weekly on the same day and time

CHRISTMAS ATELIER
CLAY EXPLORATION with Mojca
BLACK CLAY
In this 3-session course, you’ll explore the art of wheel throwing with black clay:
Session 1 (3 hours): Wheel throwing with black clay. Make up to 3 pieces.
Session 2 (2 hours): Trimming, refining, and preparing pieces for bisque firing.
Session 3: Glazing and painting during an Open Atelier session at your convenience.
A perfect opportunity to make some handmade pieces and take home your own creations!

CLASS: Clay Foundations
Clay Foundations – A 6-Week Beginner Journey on the wheel
Step into the world of pottery and discover what it means to create with your own hands. Over 6 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 6–12 unique pieces — perhaps even your new favorite coffee mug.

CLASS: Large Pieces
CLAY EXPLORATION with Mojca
Advanced Wheel - Large Pieces
Special Friday evening workshops (2.5h) led by Studio Roka’s founder, Mojca.
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.

CLASS: Clay Foundations
Clay Foundations – A 6-Week Beginner Journey on the wheel
Step into the world of pottery and discover what it means to create with your own hands. Over 6 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 6–12 unique pieces — perhaps even your new favorite coffee mug.

CLASS: From Clay to Plate
CLAY EXPLORATION with Mojca
From Clay to Plate
Throwing Plates: There’s something deeply satisfying about shaping a plate on the wheel. Learn how to form flat, wide pieces and prevent cracks as well as use batt systems.

CLASS: Clay Fow
Clay Flow – A 6-Week Journey on the wheel
Clay Flow – Deepening Your Wheel Practice
Ceramics is more than a craft — it’s a practice that grows with patience and repetition. In this 6-week course, you’ll move beyond the basics and build a steady rhythm at the wheel. We’ll explore new challenges such as working with larger amounts of clay, creating plates, and adding handles, while refining your cylinders.
Level: Ideal for those who have already taken our beginner class or who have some prior experience.

WINTER SCHOOL
Clay Flow – A 6-Week Journey on the wheel
Clay Flow – Deepening Your Wheel Practice
Ceramics is more than a craft — it’s a practice that grows with patience and repetition. In this 6-week course, you’ll move beyond the basics and build a steady rhythm at the wheel. We’ll explore new challenges such as working with larger amounts of clay, creating plates, and adding handles, while refining your cylinders.
Level: Ideal for those who have already taken our beginner class or who have some prior experience.

CLASS: Throwing with Porcelain
CLAY EXPLORATION with Mojca
Throwing with Porcelain
Special Friday evening workshops (2.5h) led by Studio Roka’s founder, Mojca.
This Friday - Throwing with porcelain: Porcelain is smooth, refined, and just a little challenging — but incredibly rewarding. Discover its unique qualities and experience the elegance of this special clay.

CLASS: Clay Foundations
Clay Foundations – A 6-Week Beginner Journey on the wheel
Step into the world of pottery and discover what it means to create with your own hands. Over 6 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 6–12 unique pieces — perhaps even your new favorite coffee mug.