This masterclass in 3 sessions will show you the many ways that surfaces can be enriched with the use of texture. You will learn from Elisabetta, whose work is known to incorporate layers of textures giving her pieces a unique quality.
Texture is so much more than a glaze. Texture is the way in which light falls on a surface, layers build upon each other at different steps of the making journey, the way we can use materials at our disposal to create a living surface. You will learn how to use grog, slip, oxides, resists, metal and other materials to create interesting textures. We will also explore techniques such as carving and using every day objects to add texture to your work. We will work in stages and you will draw upon Elisabetta's research to understand how materials can be layered to create a truly unique surface. We highly recommend you bring your studio notebook with you, so you can take notes of what you used.
Important: Please note that this is an intermediate class and it is appropriate for those who have some experience with hand-building. Elisabetta will demonstrate a special technique during the first session but there will be no teaching of basic hand-building techniques. We recommend that you have taken at least a hand-building class before (it does not have to be in our studio, but something similar to Hand-building and glazing or the intensive class). While you do not need to be an expert, some glazing experience is also required.
Session 1 (February 6th 2027): Elisabetta will demonstrate how to create her unique bark texture and you will be able to try it out. After the demonstration, she will give you an introduction into the materials at your disposal during the making stage and you will be able to look at our tests. Then you will start making your pieces (we recommend to make something small) and you will experiment with the materials.
Session 2 (February 13th 2027): The pieces you have made will now be ready for more layering or carving. Elisabetta will discuss her carving approach. You will be able to take inspiration from her forms – which she carves over the course of many days. During this session you will be able to layer over the pieces made in your first session and also make additional work.
Session 3 (February 27th 2027): Two weeks after the second session, you will be back for glazing. You will be able to experiment with a lava glaze but you will also learn how to use oxides and other glazes to complement the surfaces you've worked on during the class.
More details:
- The class fee covers all materials, firing costs and equipment. We will be using a variety of clays to experiment with colors and textures.
- Thank you for your understanding that our classes are only open to adults.
- Location: Kleistone Studio in Berlin Kreuzberg.
- Language: the class will be taught in English
- Your pottery will be fired and ready to collect in about 3-4 weeks after the class. We will notify you via email when the pieces are ready for collection. Please note that we can only keep pieces 2 months after you have been notified.
NOTE: We understand that life gets in the way and that you may miss one of the classes. However we cannot accommodate or allow you to make up a class later or swap classes. This is a special masterclass and we do not know if and when it will be offered again. We cannot make exceptions. It is your responsibility to ensure you can make the classes.
Cancellation policy:
Classes are non-refundable but you can rebook to a future class (please note that this specific class may not be available), provided you give at least 7 days notice.
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Our classes are non-refundable. Booking a class is like buying a ticket for a concert or a movie. These are specific events bound to time and place and therefore not refundable.
You can rebook a class if you give us notice at least 7 days before the event. This means that you will be issued a voucher that you can use to book a future class.
If you let us know less than 7 days before the class starts, you will not be able to rebook the class. We are not able to make exceptions.
If we allowed for last minute cancellations we would have to significantly increase our prices to account for the risk, thus making our classes inaccessible to a lot of people. While we have waiting lists for our classes, it is very difficult to find replacements less than a week before the event (believe us, we've tried!).
Please note that most of our classes have a minimum number of participants. If the number is not reached, we will get in touch to reschedule or offer a refund. If you have booked a class with the voucher and have chosen a refund, we will refund the voucher. We cannot exchange vouchers for money.
Yes. You are welcome to transfer it to a friend if you can't make it. The policies above would still apply.
Our studio is for adults (for people of age 18 or above).