body image and sexuality
with özlem taskin önen & alexandra dolea
8 week semester class
08.05-26.06
mondays, 19:00-21:00
350 €pp.
45€pcl. (single class visits also possible)
book here
curious how people related to their bodies and sexuality thousands of years ago? and how this translated into ancient pottery?
join us for a special series of pottery classes that will bring archaeology and ancient history closer to you.
through these guided sessions, you will become acquainted with ancient ceramic forms and will reproduce different objects through various techniques (pinch, coil, slab, free hand etc.) every session
özlem is a pottery artisan for about 20 years and she will introduce you to the world of clay
alexandra is a doctor in ancient history and archaeology. she has been participating in various excavation projects for over 15 years and she will acquaint you with the everyday life of ancient people and their ceramics.
you will be provided with all the required materials including clay, tools, and glazes!
**please be advised that the pottery semester class may contain adult content. this content may include discussions and depictions of mature themes such as nudity, sexuality, and violence. while these topics are essential to the artistic process and the exploration of creative expression, they may not be suitable for all audiences. if you feel uncomfortable or triggered by such content, please let the instructor know, and accommodations can be made. we strive to create a safe and respectful environment for all participants, and we appreciate your understanding and cooperation in this matter**
copyright: collection of the national museum of the unification alba lulia
with rachael evans 
6 weeks
wednesdays 18:30-20:30
ending 07.06
for slightly advanced beginners and intermediate; expand on the basic ceramic techniques to build your own pieces each week, (advanced artists will be given additional direction. we won’t be going into details about coil/pinch pot or slab technique-basic knowlegde of these is necessary)
we will then dive into the possibilities of adding texture to clay, through glaze, natural materials, tools and techniques!
you will go home with multiple pieces, learn important techniques, explore creative ways to work with clay and more!
**all materials and firing are included. each session includes 800 g clay**
come and enjoy the cosy, creative atmosphere at commonroom, meet people and relax!
FOR INDEPENDENT POTTERS ONLY
wednesdays evenings 18:30-20:30
fee (1 session) : 35€ Please register here
fee (4 sessions) : 120€ Please register here
fee (8 sessions) : 190€ Please register here
fee (15 sessions) : 320€ Please register here
you are welcome to use our tools, clay and glazes at the studio. you can also benefit from ceramic books and leaflets that we have at the studio. if you have many ideas and if you like to work independently, open studio is perfect for you. in the friendly atmosphere of commonroom, we like to develop our skills together.
pay now for your sessions and then you can choose when to come:
for independent potters, this is not a TRADITIONAL class if you are a beginner or need instruction join our semester class or adults weekend ceramic workshop:
with dima vakulin
4 weeks
03.06, 17.06, 24.06, 01.07
saturdays 10:00 – 12:00
190 €pp
*we will skip one saturday – 10.06 – in order to fire all the works
*this class is in russian and english
*dima will teach a four part -workshop to learn basic ceramics.
*the first time he conducted this course was in 2020. he came up with it because after one-time workshops, he had the frustrating feeling that he hadn’t taught all he can teach and that he and the students wanted more!
*dima has a calm, creative and experienced teaching style, he has conducted this course several times, and after each course, most of the students continued to sculpt on their own!
*what you will learn
⁃ 4 basic modeling techniques
⁃ 3 basic techniques of decorating with color
⁃ discovering textures
we will consider the main symbols of expression in ceramics: shape, color, texture, and how to coordinate them with each other
you will also…
⁃ work on your own project
⁃ learn a new technique each session and new examples from the history of ceramics
after the course, you will be able to start working independently. at first, at a basic level, but without any fear of doing something wrong.
* the price is including all materials and firing
with rachael evans
23.06 20:00-22:00
07.07 20:00-22:00
04.08 20:00-22:00
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45 €pp.
*aprons and all materials will be provided
*we have a cafe so you can order drinks and food
*your pieces will be ready to pick up 10 days after the workshop
