Ceramic Course in Antalya

What we do in the ceramic course

In our ceramic course in Antalya, participants first get to know ceramic clay and hand-building techniques and learn to make basic three-dimensional forms. Over time they gain the skills to create any form they wish with these techniques. Alongside shaping, they learn ceramic decoration techniques and begin to add colour to the pieces they have made. Depending on each participant's interests, the work can include tableware and kitchen ceramics in particular, as well as decorative ceramics, ceramic jewellery, ceramic panels, relief surfaces and ceramic sculpture.

Ceramic course techniques

At the start of the ceramic course, participants learn hand-building techniques step by step and make free-form pieces. The main techniques are pinching, coiling and slab building. Once these are learned and practised, participants begin to make their own designs, prepared as drawings or small models. The goal is for each participant to plan the object or ceramic surface they have in mind in full detail and build it step by step. Later, depending on their interests, participants can also learn to work with moulds and make reliefs.

Materials and firing

In the ceramic course we mainly use white clay, but participants who wish can also work with other clays: for example red clay, which is often used for pottery, or grogged clay, which is especially suited to sculpture and ceramic panels. Imported coloured clays can also be used. Basic hand tools, banding wheels and moulds are available at our ceramic studio. Pieces are fired in two stages: a bisque firing and a glaze firing.

Colours and glazes

Besides clay and basic materials, underglaze colours and a clear glaze are provided by our studio. If you would like to use ready-made glazes in other colours and effects, you can buy them yourself; they are easy to find from suppliers.

Course days and duration

Our ceramic course is a group class: we meet once a week for 3 hours. A new group starts on any day except Sunday as soon as at least 2 people sign up. The course has no fixed start or end date, so you can join whenever you like. The basic techniques are taught in the first 2 months; after that you are free to work on your own designs. The course is open to everyone aged 15 and over.

Ceramic workshops

Alongside our regular courses, our ceramic studio also runs ceramic workshops and events. Follow our workshop and event announcements on Instagram.

Corporate ceramic events

We organise corporate ceramic events for companies. The event can take place at our studio or at a venue of your choice. Contact us for details.

How to sign up

To sign up for our ceramic course, call us on +90 501 946 67 07, message us on WhatsApp or social media, or send us an e-mail.

If you would especially like to learn to work on the pottery wheel, we also offer a separate pottery wheel course in Antalya.

Follow us for news and announcements about our ceramic workshops.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Ceramic Course

On which days are the classes held?

Groups can start on any day except Sunday. A new group opens as soon as at least 2 people sign up; classes are once a week for 3 hours.

When does the course start and how long does it last?

There is no fixed start or end date, so you can start whenever you like. To be able to make your own designs you need to attend for at least 2 months: the basic techniques are taught in the first 2 months, and after that you are free to work on your own projects.

I have never done ceramics before. Can I join?

Yes. The basic hand-building techniques are taught from the beginning in the first 2 months, so no previous experience is needed.

Are materials included in the course fee?

Clay, basic materials, underglaze colours and a clear glaze are provided by our studio. Participants who would like to use ready-made glazes in other colours and effects buy these themselves.

Is there an age limit?

The course is open to everyone aged 15 and over.

How much does the ceramic course cost?

The hand-building (ceramic) course and the pottery wheel course have different fees. For current prices, call us on +90 501 946 67 07 or message us on WhatsApp.

Do you organise corporate events?

Yes. We organise corporate ceramic events at our studio or at a venue chosen by the company.

Where can I find workshop and event dates?

We announce our workshops and events on our Instagram account @egementesseramik.