Handbuilding
Handbuilding at Studio Roka invites you to explore clay through simple, intuitive techniques in a relaxed and supportive setting. We focus on thoughtful design, mindful making, and the freedom to shape pieces that feel personal—whether functional or sculptural. Perfect for both beginners and returning makers, our handbuilding sessions encourage creativity, experimentation, and the quiet joy of working with your hands.
Handbuilding Foundations
Discover the fundamentals of handbuilding in this calm and creative 4-week course. You’ll learn the essential techniques — pinch, coil, and slab — while exploring form, texture, and your own artistic voice.
Each session builds on the last, guiding you from simple shapes to more refined functional pieces. You’ll complete 4–6 finished pieces and gain the confidence to continue creating on your own.
Level: Suitable for complete beginners and anyone looking to deepen their understanding of clay.
Topics: Fundamentals, pinching, coiling, slab building, texture.
Duration: 4 sessions, 2,5 hours each
Languges: German & English
Group size: min. 4, max 10 participants
Handbuilding Experiences
Handbuilding Experience
This hands-on class is all about creating, experimenting, and enjoying the process. Open to beginners and intermediate makers, each session introduces a new project, from apero plates and butter dishes to cups, bathroom objects, birdhouses, vases, sculptural pieces, and more.
You’ll learn practical handbuilding techniques while working with different forms and materials, including porcelain. We guide you through each topic, leaving plenty of room to play, explore, and make something uniquely yours.
Good music, maybe a glass of wine, and some Snacks to set the mood for a relaxed and social creative session. Come for the clay, stay for the atmosphere.
Level: Suitable for complete beginners and anyone looking to deepen their understanding of clay.
Topics: Depending on the Topic
Duration: 2,5-3 hours
Languges: German & English
Group size: min. 4, max 10 participants
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After 2-3 weeks, you can pick up the finished piece.
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In the 4-week class, you will glaze your own pieces, and with the Experience option, you can book additional Open Atelier for glazing or we can glaze for you.
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Handbuilding is suitable for anyone who enjoys creating with their hands, no prior experience needed.
It’s perfect for complete beginners, casual makers, and anyone looking for a relaxed, intuitive way to explore clay without using the wheel. More experienced ceramicists also enjoy handbuilding for its creative freedom, sculptural possibilities, and slower, more mindful pace.In short: if you’re curious about clay, handbuilding is for you.
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All classes are for beginners and advanced learners. We welcome children, but recommend an age of around 10 years or older, as we also teach theory and techniques.
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Our classes always have overarching themes, but we also find it exciting when you bring your own ideas and we can create something together.
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Yes, gift cards can be ordered for all our classes, open studio sessions, as well as for the Clay Breakfast Club and Ceramic painting sessions.
We offer both digital and physical gift cards.
