01
February
commonroom
Wednesday
ceramic open studio for adults – wednesday mornings
Florianigasse 54, 1080
ancient forms-semester class with özlem onen and alexandra dolea
16.01.23-group MUSEUM VISIT (NOT COMPULSARY BUT WILL GIVE ideas and background for course) -more info coming soon
30.01.23-COURSE STARTS
8 week semester class
(single class visits also possible)
(single class visits also possible)
mondays from 18:30 to 20:30
*curious how people used to make their pottery vessels thousands of years ago?
*join us for a special series of pottery classes that will bring archaeology and ancient history closer to you.
*all along these guided sessions, you will get acquainted with ancient ceramic forms and will reproduce different objects through various techniques (pinching, coiling, slabbing etc.)
*özlem is a pottery artisan for 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
350 EUR/person
50 euros per class
language: english
8 people max
open studio for adults
FOR INDEPENDENT POTTERS
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:
wednesdays evening 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
for independent potters, if you are a beginner or need instruction join our semester class or adults weekend ceramic workshop:
exploring textures: ceramic semester class
exploring textures
starting January 25th (25.01, 01.02, 08.02, 15.02, 22.02)
wednesdays 18:30-20:30
for all levels
join rachael evans for this 5 week semester class exploring textures.
for beginners; learn all the basic ceramic techniques to build your own pieces each week, (intermediate or advanced artists will be given additional direction)
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!
190 euros – click here to book
weekend workhops with rachael evans
Introduction To Clay: Beginners Weekend Workshop
WITH RACHAEL EVANS
Complete beginners weekend workshop. If you are curious about clay or want to improve your skills, this crash course is perfect for you!
We will learn about every step of the pottery process from choosing the right clay to glazing and recycling clay.
You will learn and make:
Wedging-how to prepare clay,
Coil teCHnique,
Pinch pots,
Slab teqnique,
How to attach a handle,
Glazing,
How to fire finished pieces,
And much much more…
Bring old clothes, aprons will be provided.
All tools, clay, glazes and firing is included in the price.
clay sculpture workshop
for beginners and intermediate
in this course you will be introduced to the fascinating world of clay sculpture, acquiring basic skills in such way that you will want to go on learning more.
you will get to know and work with the different materials (clay, clay sticks, clay pans) and, by copying an object, you will learn to master the proportions and mould the volumes.
sculpting in clay requires a lot of observation and concentration. however, it can be a very relaxing and even therapeutic task and, in an environment with nice people like in commonroom, it is just perfect.
ana has a degree in fine arts, specialized in sculpture and ceramics. she has taught courses in fine art and has been working as a free artist for many years.
I’ll be waiting for you in the course full of energy, curiosity and enthusiasm!
4th and 5th march
from 15:30-18:00
german/english (teaching is done in german but translation into English is also possible)
for adults
110 euros
valentines special:ceramics workshop
beginners ceramic workshop
looking for a romantic date idea?
a fun activity with friends?
or the perfect self care moment?
we will learn the basic techniques to create a beautiful cup/bowl or plate. we will also paint and decorate!
45 euros per person