If you want to try ceramics without committing to a course, our one-day workshops are the perfect way to enjoy working with clay. Fully beginner-friendly, these workshops combine creativity, relaxation, and socializing. Everything is provided, all you need to do is show up and let your fingers sink into the clay.
Our workshops are theme-based and follow pre-defined steps and forms, while allowing you to give each piece a personal and unique touch through decoration. Pieces are made from light cream speckled clay. After modeling during the workshop, your piece goes through drying, two firings, and glazing, and will be ready for pickup in 3 to 4 weeks. Decoration is possible in two ways:
With engobe during the workshop, after which we glaze it with a transparent glaze,
In relief, after which the piece is glazed in white glaze.
All workshops are intended for participants aged 16 and over, except for the “Pinching” workshop, which can be booked separately as a family or children’s workshop and is suitable for ages 6 and above. When booking, a non-refundable reservation fee of 1,000 RSD per person is required. The remaining balance, reduced by the reservation amount, can be paid at the workshop. The non-refundable reservation applies only to the agreed date. Any change of date or cancellation will result in the loss of the reservation.
Workshops held in regular monthly time slots
In this workshop, we make a tea or coffee mug using hand-building techniques and a pre-designed template. We use the slab technique for the base and walls, the coil technique for the foot ring (base ring) as well as the handle, and then proceed with decoration. The workshop lasts up to two and a half hours and is held every third Sunday of the month, at a price of 4.000 RSD.
In the “Bowl” workshop, we create a deep vessel using hand-building techniques and support molds. A slab of clay is formed over the mold, after which a foot ring is added and the piece is decorated. The workshop lasts up to two and a half hours and is held every fourth Sunday of the month, at a price of 4.000 RSD.
In this workshop, we make a plate approximately 22 cm in diameter, using hand-building and mold-shaping techniques. After forming the shape, a foot ring is added, the plate is removed from the mold, and decorated. The workshop lasts up to two and a half hours and is held every first Sunday of the month, at a price of 4.000 RSD.
In this workshop, we create a decorative or functional vase using hand-building techniques from slabs. Clay slabs are shaped and joined into the desired vase form, with the option of adding embellishments and textures. The workshop lasts up to two and a half hours and is held every second Sunday of the month, at a price of 4.000 RSD.
Give someone a creative experience – a voucher for a One-Day Ceramics Workshop. After payment, simply fill out the order form and you will receive the voucher by email within 24 hours, in PDF format, ready for printing or forwarding. The voucher is valid for one of the next three scheduled workshop dates. To activate the voucher and book your spot, you must contact us no later than 5 days before the chosen date. If the voucher expires, it can still be used within the following 90 days with an additional fee as stated in our price list. After that, it is no longer valid. See the Voucher Terms & Conditions here.
WARNING! Your spot at the workshop is confirmed by paying a non-refundable reservation fee of 1,000 RSD per person within three business days of registration. The remaining balance, reduced by the reservation amount, can be paid at the studio on the day of the workshop or via bank transfer no later than one day before the event. The paid reservation applies exclusively to the agreed date and cannot be transferred to another session. In case of cancellation or rescheduling, the reservation fee is non-refundable. Booking a spot using a voucher is regulated by the Voucher Use Policy.
Workshops for Self-Formed Groups
In addition to our regular one-day workshops, we also organize special-request workshops. These are ideal for families, groups of friends, or team-building events. All you need is a minimum of two participants, and we will offer you the available dates at that time. The maximum number of participants depends on whether the workshop is held in our Belgrade or Novi Sad studio. Simply contact us, and we will do our best to prepare an unforgettable creative experience for you. For these workshops, only group vouchers are available.
This workshop is dedicated to decorating three pre-made ceramic items: a large plate (26 cm), a bowl (16 cm), and a mug. You will work with “Marabu” porcelain paints, available in over 15 colors, applied with brushes directly onto the glaze. The paints dry quickly to the touch but must be baked in an oven at 160°C for 30 minutes. If you need inspiration, templates and examples are available. Everything you paint is yours to take home immediately. The workshop lasts up to three hours and requires at least 2 participants to schedule a date, at a price of 4.000 RSD per person.
Named after the hand-building technique “pinching,” this workshop involves shaping a form by pinching a ball of clay with your fingers. What you create depends on your imagination, it could be a mug, bowl, figurine, or even a light fixture. Instructors are there to guide you technically and help you bring your idea to life. This is an ideal choice for groups with different project ideas and is also open to children. The workshop lasts up to 90 minutes and requires at least 2 participants to schedule a date, at a price of 4.000 RSD per person.
This workshop is dedicated to making a functional teapot using hand-building techniques and support molds. The teapot is shaped from two half-spheres, with the addition of a foot ring, spout, handle, and lid, followed by surface decoration in relief. This is one of our more complex workshops, but the results often pleasantly surprise participants, as it is adapted for complete beginners. The workshop lasts up to three and a half hours and requires at least 2 participants to schedule a date, at a price of 5.000 RSD per person.
This is the only workshop where you work on the pottery wheel, one of the most popular yet technically challenging techniques in ceramics. With the guidance of experienced instructors, you will make a single piece such as a vase, bowl, or mug. Together, we will go through all the steps: centering, opening, widening, raising the walls, and final shaping. After removing the piece from the wheel, it can be decorated. The workshop lasts up to 2 hours, is intended for small groups of 2–3 participants, and is priced at 5.000 RSD per person.
Create a special experience with your family, friends, or colleagues by spending creative and fun time together in one of our one-day workshops. After payment for the number of participants, simply fill out the order form, and you will receive the voucher by email within 24 hours, in PDF format, ready for printing or forwarding. The voucher is valid for 90 days from the date of purchase. The workshop must be scheduled within this period. If the voucher expires, it can still be used within the following 90 days with an additional fee as stated in our price list. After that, it is no longer valid. See the Voucher Terms & Conditions here.
A wide selection of creative workshops in one place
“Painting a Ceramic Set” Workshop
“Pinching” Workshop
“Teapot” Workshop
“Pottery Wheel” Workshop
Payment can be made in cash during your session or, if paying by bank transfer, no later than the day before your course begins. For bank transfers, please use the following payment details:
Recipient: Udruženje grnčara Bardak, Pančićeva 14, Belgrade
Purpose of payment: Membership fee for ceramics course
Account number: 160-344618-48 (Banca Intesa)
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Additional information for legal entities: Registration number: 28025548; Tax identification number (PIB): 106810377
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