Ancient forms: a pottery journey

Join us for a one-of-a-kind pottery adventure that intertwines archaeological discoveries with the ancient art of crafting clay! Our class offers a creative exploration through art and history. It provides relief from the everyday struggles of life and allows you to invest more in yourself. You will have personalized learning in a small group of participants with guidance tailored to individual skill levels and interests. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to immerse yourself in the timeless art of pottery, while discovering the rich history that surrounds it.

What to expect:

• You will feel confident and relaxed in a creative and friendly environment.
• You’ll have the opportunity to create your own pottery pieces using various techniques, allowing you to express your creativity and connect with the past.
• Some pieces can be coloured on the same day using underglazes, providing instant gratification and enhancing your pottery-making experience.
• The price of the class includes all materials, including clay, tools, and glazes, as well as firing services.
• Your pieces will be fired within 2 weeks, depending on how busy the studio is.

Course schedule:

‣ 19:00-19:20 Archaeological approach: Alexandra presents the ancient topic with its archaeological and historical contexts.

‣ 19:20-19:45 Ceramic technique demo: Özlem makes a demo about the hand-building techniques of the day.

‣ 19:45-21:20 Creating pottery: students apply the techniques for their own ideas and projects.

Date & time: 29.4.2024 19:00-21:20

Price: 55€ / class or 390 €/ 8-week semester payable on the spot or at https://commonroom.at/events/ancient-forms/?occurrence=2024-04-29 where you click "reserve me a spot" and select "ancient forms: single class" to attend only once or "ancient forms: semester" to attend the whole semester class.

Alexandra is a doctor in ancient history and archaeology. She has been participating in numerous excavation projects for over 15 years. During this course, she will acquaint you with the everyday life of ancient people and their ceramics.

Özlem is the founder of commonroom and an architect. She has worked with clay for over 20 years and has given numerous workshops and classes.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

commonroom, 54 Florianigasse, Wien, Austria