Ceramic workshops
Ipek’s workshops last 3 hours and are suitable for all levels. She teaches her students at the level they’re at and in any given workshop there are usually participants of different levels although for the most part her students are complete beginners.
Whether you’re a complete beginner or you’ve been throwing since years, you will leave even your first workshop with her having learned new skills and/or improved your existing ones.
Most of her first time students make between 3-5 porcelain pieces in their first workshop, even if they don’t identify as being particularly artistic in nature or have never touched clay before.
Ipek is a very technical and patient teacher who loves talking about and demonstrating again and again good technique in order for her students to build an exceptionally solid foundation they can continue to build upon with practice.
Those who are/become interested in wheel-throwing seriously tend to move on to open studios after 2-3 workshops with her so they can continue learning from her and access her studio for practice more frequently.
It is not uncommon for Ipek’s students to get to her level aesthetically in as short a time as within 6-12 months of starting to learn from her.
Getting to her level size-wise however takes more time as Ipek can throw pots using up to 40 kg of porcelain. :)
This being said, Ipek is very generous with her skills and wants her students to get to her level technique-wise as quickly as possible.
This means her workshops are quite intensive and full of valuable information, tips and tricks she developed over 17+ years and exercises that push her students to become better potters.
She has heard numerous times from her students who came to her with some throwing experience that they’ve learned more in a single workshop with her than they did in a 10-session course somewhere else.
Her workshops have 4-6 participants depending on the type of workshop, in order to ensure everyone gets plenty of individual attention and coaching from her and is able to reach their goals with ease.
On average, Ipek teaches wheel-throwing and glazing (ceramic painting) once a month; and hand-building and trimming workshops a few times a year.
Workshops may be purchased one at a time or a package of workshops may be purchased to book multiple spots in the same workshop or to be used by the same person over a year.
For example, two friends may book a 4-workshop package for themselves and book 2 spots in a wheel-throwing and 2 spots in a glazing workshop together.
Alternatively, someone may want to book 4 spots in a wheel-throwing workshop for themselves and 3 of their friends. As long as there is one payment for the package, the booking may be for multiple people.
If you’re an experienced potter who’s looking for technical advise, a private lesson may be more suitable for you. In this case, email Ipek and request a video call or an in-person meeting to discuss your goals and she can help you further come up with a plan for private lessons. She usually has a couple hours a month for private lessons.
Workshop pricing and packages
1 workshop: €325
2-workshop package: €552,50
(15% SAVING)
3-workshop package: €780
(20% SAVING)
4-Workshop pACKAGE: €975
(25% SAVING)
Workshop packages are valid for 12 months after purchase.
If you would like to buy a package please contact Ipek.
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Workshop schedule
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Wheel-throwing (from €243,75/pp)
Technique: Centering clay within a few seconds, pulling up walls, base and rim compression, cutting uneven rims, giving shape to the profile and working with various common forms of pottery. It is not necessary to have any previous art or clay experience at all. You will be taught everything you need to create your first porcelain objects in the workshop. You will be working with 250 gr - 1kg balls of Audrey Blackman porcelain clay for each piece, depending on your level.
Objects: Plates, bowls, vases, plant pots and cups
Suitable for: Beginner and intermediate levels
Group size: Max. 4 participants
Duration: 3 hours (on one of the dates below)
Upcoming dates for this workshop with availability:
April: Wednesday 3rd, 18:30-21:30
May: Saturday 18th, 10:30-13:30
June: Wednesday 12th, 18:30-21:30
July: Saturday 13th, 10:30-13:30
September: Wednesday 18th, 18:30-21:30Price: Please see the beige pricing and packages box above.
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Glazing/painting (from €243,75/pp)
Technique: Free-hand drawing, tracing designs using carbon copy from a print-out or stencils, painting using slip-trailers and underglazes, using wax resist and masking tape, marbling & bubble glazing. You will have access to more than 100 colors of underglaze and glaze. It is not necessary to have attended a throwing workshop previously. You will be given objects to glaze. Price includes all materials and firings.
Objects: Ready-made stoneware plates and/or tiles
(Or your own work from a throwing workshop)Suitable for: Beginner and intermediate levels
Group size: Max. 6 participants
Duration: 3 hours (on one of the dates below)
Upcoming dates for this workshop with availability:
April: Saturday 20th, 10:30-13:30
May: Wednesday 15th, 18:30-21:30
June: Saturday 29th, 10:30-13:30
July: Wednesday 24th, 18:30-21:30
October: Saturday 5th, 10:30-13:30Price: Please see the beige pricing and packages box above.
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Pebble plates
Technique: Cutting and shaping premade porcelain slabs
Objects: Dishwasher safe plates and bowls
Suitable for: Beginner and intermediate levels
Group size: Max. 4 participants
Duration: 3 hours (on one of the dates below)
Possible dates for this workshop: TBD
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Cheese platters
Technique: Slab-building with stoneware and porcelain clays
Objects: Cheese/charcuterie platters
Suitable for: Beginner and intermediate levels
Group size: Max. 4 participants
Duration: 3 hours (on one of the dates below)
Possible dates for this workshop: TBD
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Kurinuki (roughly carved) cups
Technique: Carving and cutting stoneware and porcelain clays
Objects: Dishwasher safe cups and bowls
Suitable for: Beginner and intermediate levels
Group size: Max. 4 participants
Duration: 3 hours (on one of the dates below)
Possible dates for this workshop: TBD
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Trimming pottery
Technique: Trimming wheel-thrown porcelain objects
Objects: Pieces you created in a wheel-throwing workshop
Suitable for: Beginner and intermediate levels
Group size: Max. 5 participants
Duration: 3 hours (on one of the dates below)
Possible dates for this workshop: TBD
Testimonials
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"Ipek’s passion for her craft is very infectious. I particularly liked that she gives her students so much freedom - Ipek does not impose her choices onto us. I loved the ambience of the studio, and how I could spend three whole hours there completely at peace and not realizing time had passed."
Karina from Malaysia
Epidemiologist -
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"A joyful experience! Ipek is not only a wonderful teacher but also lovely person and welcoming host. She explains the medium and process clearly while encouraging you to create something unique and personal. Highly recommended if you want to try something creative. A joy to be able to learn from a talented artist and a kind human being."
Ariadne from England
AI developer, RetInSight -
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"I was able to learn so much in just my first class! What I especially loved was that Ipek has a contagious enthusiasm and encourages her students to explore and be creative. She is not only an expert in her craft but also a fantastic teacher! In addition, she is a very kind and compassionate person, which made the lesson a joy to attend."
Calvin from the Netherlands
Business analyst, ABN AMRO -
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"I decided to take private and semi-private courses with Ipek after 2 years of weekly courses (on the wheel) in other studios. There are no words to express how grateful I am that I decided to follow these workshops! I'm looking forward to the rest of our lessons :)"
Ifigeneia from Greece
Structural engineer -
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“. . . The atmosphere of her [Ipek] studio has a relaxing and cozy vibe, setting the perfect tone for an enjoyable workshop. Ipek's profound knowledge, patience, and clear explanations make the sessions accessible and enjoyable. Her artistry is truly inspiring, leaving participants feeling both welcomed and motivated. . . “
Laura from Germany
Systems engineer, European Space Agency -
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"Ipek is not only an expert in the field of pottery but also she is a great mentor with tremendous enthusiasm in teaching. When possible, she also encourages you to go outside of your comfort zone to try and experience new things. I feel very lucky to have found her as my mentor!!"
Masa from Japan
Assay development scientist
