Ceramic Sculpture Course
Ceramic Sculpture
Course
Weekend Intensive
Explore the world of ceramic sculpture with Elizaveta Barsega, founder and creative director of Barsega Studio. Drawing on 10 years of research and experimental practice, she will guide you through the creative possibilities of clay as a sculptural medium.
Saturday: 5h
Sunday: 7h
Choose your date
Saturday and Sunday · 12 hours of guided sculptural practice · Small group · €480 Clay for 2 (Ticket for 2 people for 2 days) · €220 Student/Low income ticket · Available on the booking page.
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Sat 28 & Sun 29 November 2026 Saturday 11:00–17:30 · Sunday 11:00–19:30 (with breaks)Book
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Sat 16 & Sun 17 January 2027 Saturday 11:00–17:30 · Sunday 11:00–19:30 (with breaks)Book
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Sat 6 & Sun 7 February 2027 Saturday 11:00–17:30 · Sunday 11:00–19:30 (with breaks)Book
Please read our cancellation policy before booking.
Explore sculpture
through clay
Discover clay as a versatile sculptural medium through experimentation, hand-building and artistic exploration.
Over one intensive weekend, develop your own ceramic sculpture with personal guidance from Elizaveta Barsega.
Open to beginners and experienced makers, the course encourages you to discover your own visual language and creative expression.
Explore
Discover the creative possibilities of clay, different sculptural approaches and visual directions.
Create
Learn essential hand-building techniques and develop your own sculptural piece.
Experiment
Explore natural glazing materials, surface treatments and the expressive qualities of raw clay.
Natural glazing & raw surfaces
Beyond sculptural techniques, the course introduces the use of natural materials for glazing ceramic work. You can explore different surfaces and finishes, or choose to leave your sculpture unglazed, preserving the natural colour and texture of the clay.
From clay to your own sculpture
Introduction to Ceramic Sculpture
Discover the fundamentals of ceramic sculpture, including an introduction to clay as a material and the main hand-building techniques used in sculptural practice.
Sculptural Exploration
Develop your own sculptural piece through free-flowing experimentation, with personal guidance and supervision from the instructor.
Natural Glazing
Discover natural glazing techniques and learn how different materials can be used to create unique ceramic surfaces.
Glazing & Finalising Your Sculpture
Complete your sculptural work and explore surface finishes through glazing, colour and texture.
The weekend schedule
Saturday · 5 hours
11:00–13:30
15:00–17:30
Introduction to sculpture, hand-building techniques and creative exploration.
Sunday · 7 hours
11:00–13:30
15:00–19:30
Developing your sculptural work, natural glazing and finishing your ceramic piece.
Good to know
Is this course suitable for beginners?
Yes. The course welcomes complete beginners as well as people with previous ceramic or artistic experience.
Do I need to bring any materials?
Clay, glazes, handouts and firing are included in the course price. You are welcome to bring Natural Materials such as rocks, sand, wood ash, shells.
Do I have to glaze my sculpture?
No. You can explore natural glazing techniques or choose to leave your sculpture unglazed, showing the natural colour of the clay.
Is this course suitable if I am visiting Berlin?
Absolutely. The weekend-intensive format allows you to experience a complete educational ceramic course within just two days.
What if I need to cancel?
Please read our cancellation policy for information about cancellations and changes.
Explore the possibilities of clay.
Create your own sculpture.
12 hours · 2 days · Small group · €260
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