7-DAY INTENSIVE CERAMICS CLASS
Join me in my studio in Ljubljana, Slovenia for a week-long intensive ceramic workshop class.
Learn the handbuilding techniques I use every day to create my signature pieces and discover the processes I've developed over the years: from shaping the clay to glazing.
Each workshop is limited to 8 participants only.
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August Workshop
August 25th - August 31st
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September Workshop
September 29th - October 5th
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October workshop
October 27th - November 2nd
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Monday-Friday
From 10am to 4pm with a studio lunch break in between (lunch included).
Saturday
From 10am to 1pm.
Sunday
From 11am to 1pm.
About my workshop
During this 7-day intensive course, hosted in my bright studio in Ljubljana, Slovenia, I will teach you my intricate hand-building techniques that I use every day for creating my tableware pieces.
We will cover everything from clay basics & clay preparation, all the way to my signature glazing methods. You will get to try a variety of hand-building & glazing techniques & have the opporunity to create a range of pieces that we will fire and glaze together.
This is an intensive but also a fun and relaxing workshop. A great opportunity for you to connect with the creativity of hand-crafting objects, as well as meet new people with similar aspirations from around the world.
No matter whether you're a seasoned clay artist or a complete beginner, this workshop is suitable for all skill levels.
Here's what you're going to learn
After some coffee and introduction, we’ll begin by preparing our materials and getting the clay ready for the creative journey ahead.
This day is dedicated to shaping your pieces. You’ll focus on forming your designs using my techniques, learn how to use my signature styrofoam moulds and different tools to create forms you like.
I’ll guide you through achieving the right balance of structure and creativity with special dedication to forming the edges.
We will finish the day with meditative pinching technique. By the end of the day, you’ll have a range of unique shapes ready for the next steps in the process.
Forming a special fantasy project of your choice in a handbuilding technique of your choice!
We will get to know engobes (slips) and different techniques used in adding colour and texture to our clay pieces.
We will get to know techniques of scraping and shredding to perfectly shape the pinched cups. Before the day is finished, we’ll load the kiln for a bisque firing, preparing your creations for glazing.
While waiting for the kiln to cool down, we will get to know underglazing techniques on ready-made clay tiles.
I will explain the theory of glazes, how to choose the right ones, and finally, we will add final touches to our fantasy projects.
This day is to relax before the big glazing day arrives :)
We’ll open the kiln, sort your pieces, and work on any necessary sanding. We will have a full hands-on demonstration of my glazing techniques.
You will glaze selected pieces in your desired colours and learn about loading the kiln properly, observing firing details that work best for your pieces.
Please note that you will not be able to use all the glazes that I use but a beautiful range of selected ones that I also perceive as more stable and much less likely to crack due to the sensitive nature of the glazing process.
In the morning, we’ll bisque fire any remaining fantasy projects.
After that, we’ll embark on an inspiring field trip to have a little restful day out and about and gain some fresh creative ideas.
The grand finale! We’ll open the kiln to reveal your final, beautifully finished creations.
It’s time to celebrate all the hard work and creativity that went into each piece!
Words from OUR PARTICIPANTS
"This has been the most special and rewarding experience I have ever had.
Firstly, I want to express how kind, generous, and caring Hana is. Every morning, she took care of us, brewing delightful coffee and providing small treats.
She patiently answered all our questions, generously shared her expertise in crafting clay items, and walked us through the entire process—from measuring and wedging the clay to
modeling and shaping, using various techniques, to the specifics of drying the items and, my personal favourite, glazing.
The workshop was meticulously detailed, well-structured, and perfectly
organised. Each day, we crafted new things, with ample time to proceed
at our own pace, and Hana was readily available right beside us.
Beyond the artistry, every day she prepared the most delicious lunches,
allowing us the opportunity to get to know one another.
It was a precious time spent together, providing a wonderful chance to meet such a kind and delicate artist and person."
Anna, Bulgaria
"The 7-day intensive workshop with Hana was magical! Not only did I learn a ton about handbuilding, but it really served as a therapeutic experience, as well.
The group's energy mirrored Hana's process – natural, free, and fluid. Hana was very approachable and patient throughout the week.
She taught us to embrace each step of the journey of building a piece, whether that meant parting ways with a broken bowl, or challenging oneself through glazing.
I would highly recommend recommend Hana's course!"
Noelle, USA
"Attending Hana’s one-week workshop was a fabulous immersion into ceramics crafting and particularly into Hana’s hand-building techniques as throwing, pinching, rolling, squeezing, pulling, smoothing etc.
This encounter with clay was intense (6 hours a day) and very well structured from theory to (a lot of) practice and so much fun in a beautiful spacious studio filled up with sunlight and tasteful music.
Getting involved in the whole process of creation of a collection from rolling a ball of clay to opening the kiln not to mention the design of a logo or mixing the colours was thrilling.
Hana is such a kind and patient pedagogue who also teaches you resilience to materials and gives you useful tips and constructive feedbacks while letting your imagination run wild.
She also excels at preparing tasty treats and connecting people. It was a beautiful week suspended in time!"
Anne-Cécile, France
“Hana’s workshop was a very special experience for me. Hana is a very kind and knowledgeable teacher as well as an inspiring artist. In her class, I grew as both as an artist and a person. I am extremely grateful to Hana for all she has shared with me!“
Kya, USA
"I traveled all the way from Guatemala to attend Hana’s one-week workshop and the long trip was completely worth it!
I have been doing ceramics for many years and I recommend the workshop for beginners as well for advanced ceramists.
Her technique is different, unique and her studio has a natural light that exudes a calm vibe. Hana is very experienced ceramicists and incredible teacher of her art."
Lilyan, Guatemala
About your teacher
I began my ceramics journey at the age of 10 when my mum SIlva, a painter and ceramics designer herself, introduced me to the craft, and I would try everything with her, from pinching to raku in our family garden.
After pursuing a master's degree in art teaching, I wrote my master's dissertation about ceramic sculpture and transitioned to creating ceramic jewellery for a number of years before I made the first set of dishes.
In 2016, I established my studio in Ljubljana, where I have since hosted hundreds of workshops with students from Slovenia and abroad.
My signature techniques involves shaping pieces using Styrofoam moulds, a technique I perfected over the years and is suitable for any level of experience, and glaze pouring.
In my designs, I value simplicity of form while honouring the delicate beauty of stoneware. I believe clay work is natural to all of us humans and is continuously rewarding, which is why I've loved discovering it for more than two decades.
Good to know info
You'll have access to a some of my favourite stoneware clays, as well as all the necessary clay tools.
Styrofoam moulds will be available for you to use during the workshop and also available for purchase if you'd decide to use them yourself back home.
Additionally, aprons, gloves, safety masks and other tools and materials will be provided.
I recommend bringing a notebook for taking notes and wearing comfortable clothing.
Clay limitations: Each participant will have access to approximately 10 kg of diverse high quality stoneware clay (white, grey and black) with a maximum of 1.5 kg per object (size of a fruit bowl)
Glazing limitations: You will be able to select up to 10 objects for the glazing, the rest will be bisque fired and taken
home with you or shipped to you. In case you'd like for the rest of the objects to be glazed by you/us at the studio, additional charge of 15,00€/25,00€/kg of bisque objects will apply.
Extra clay/glaze usage: Participants can use additional clay at a rate of 10,00€/kg (includes material and bisque firing only) or 25,00€ per kg (includes material, bisque firing and glaze firing in glaze of your choice).
All Fantasy Projects and extra items that are not going to be glazed by you can be taken home in bisque form after the workshop ends or left to be glazed at our studio to be fired later at extra cost and shipped to your desired location.
Custom clay stamp: Participants can send their logos/signatures before the workshop to be made into a professional clay stamp at additional cost of 40,00€.
Shipping costs: Shipping of the items to participants will incur additional costs that will be calculated after they are all finished.
Accommodation is not included in the workshop fee. However, we are more than happy to assist you in finding suitable accommodation in Ljubljana.
My studio is conveniently located just a 10-minute walk from the City Centre, just few steps away from the main bus and railway stations. Since Ljubljana is a tiny city anyway, everything is within a walking distance.
Due to limited availability, I recommend booking your accommodation soon after securing your spot in the workshop.
Consider searching for Airbnb rentals or hotels near the City Centre or the Bežigrad district.
Each day, we will arrange for a delightful vegetarian lunch for all workshop participants.
You'll also have unlimited access to coffee, tea, pastries, fruit and other refreshing beverages at the studio.
The fee for my intensive workshop is 1.050,00€.
You can conveniently pay the fee using a credit card or PayPal through my website.
You have the option of refund or exchange your booking for another available workshop up until 30 days prior to the start of the course.
After this point, the booking becomes non-refundable and non-exchangeable.
Your place will be booked as soon as you place an order via my website and receive a confirmation email about your order.
Instalment payments are unfortunately not available at this moment.
For other details please send me an email to info@hana-karim.com