Open studio Policy

Hi there ! Here is a non exhaustive and pretty boring but essential list of things you need to know before joining us for some clay fun. 🙂

What is included in studio time?

Access to the studio up to two hours
Use of the space, its equipment and tools (5 wheels, an extruder, three handbuilding tables, one wedging table)
Materials (30 colors of glazes & 4 colors of clay)
Limited number of participants to guarantee the access to the equipment & tranquility
Firing costs are not included
Maintenance and firings done by us
An assistant will be on site to help you if you have any question regarding the space, material and tools

Requirements

Previous experience with clay (with the wheel or handbuilding) or with glaze if you come for glazing
You are responsible for your own liability insurance and must have one when using the studio space
Before your first studio time session you will receive a quick tour of the space with explanations concerning the use of the equipment
Please finish each stage of the process (preparing wet pieces for firing/glazing bisqueware/picking up ready pieces) within one month maximum
Respect the timetable you previously booked online, studio hours cannot be refund or postponed

The space

You shall use the studio in a careful and respectful way. Extra costs will occur in case of damages resulting from improper use of the space, its tools, furnitures or equipment
Make sure you respect the personal space and time of other people working in the studio as well as others’ pieces (no touching of greenware pieces)
After working in the studio, mark all your pieces with your name or logo, place them on the « studio time » labeled shelf, and don’t leave anything in the shared space(belongings, clay pieces, etc.)
Do not eat or drink in the studio area except in the kitchen with clean hands (glaze & clay are toxic)
Smoking, consuming drugs or alcohol is not allowed in the studio
Discriminations, abuse of any person, racism, homophobia, antisemitism or stigmatization towards any minorities or ethnicities will result to the immediate cancellation of the studio hours without refund
Visitors, pets and children are not allowed in the studio space
Nothing should be placed on top of the kilns
Only throw away organic material (food, etc.) in the organic trash in the kitchen to avoid any parasites

The materials, tools & equipments:

You will be required to use the equipment and tools carefully as well as cleaning them all with a wet sponge after usage. All used surfaces and equipment must be cleaned and dishes, tools returned to their place before leaving the studio.
Cleaning of the surfaces and tools should be done with the use of water in buckets available in the front room. If you need to move around the studio or go to the bathroom, make sure you clean your hands in one of the buckets first
After using the space, place any leftover clay (too wet or too dry) in one of the labeled clay containers with the corresponding clay color. Do not mix several colors together in a bucket (except in the one labeled « mixed clay ») Before switching to another color of clay, make sure that the previous one is cleaned up
Use the open bags of clay before opening a new one. Always use scissors to open new bags
Do not use the square wooden throwing bats
Do not cut anything directly on the plaster table, use a wooden board
No mold making using plaster is allowed in the studio space
Do not sand your piece inside the studio
Do not broom the floor. If you need to clean the floor, use a wet mop
Towels should go in the laundry basket when dirty. Do not shake them if dry in order not to spread silica dust in the air
Clay must not be disposed of in sinks and drains but in the corresponding clay color bucket or in the dirty water container
When using the glazes, make sure to use a clean wooden stick for each color in order not to mix the different glazes together. After using the glazing buckets clean them carefully and place them back on the shelf
Only glaze pieces made at the studio during the open studio hours
Only use the glazes with no heart sticker on the bucket

Personal belongings:

You are responsible for your own belongings in the studio.
Use of external clay or glazes is not allowed

Firings:

Firing fees are 10€/kg per firing
When your pieces are ready to be fired, place them on the « ready to be fired » shelf in the front room
Your pieces will be fired within 1-2 weeks after placed on the « ready to be fired » shelf
Pick up your ready pieces when you see them on the « ready pieces » shelf, ask the studio coordinator to weigh them and proceed to payment before taking them home
The studio is not responsible and will not refund any damages happening to pieces during the firing ( cracks, bubbles, glaze melting down, changes of shape and color, etc. ) and you will be entitled to pay your fired pieces anyways.
In case of kiln damages (shelves, resistances, etc. ) you will be required to compensate the studio for incurred reparation costs

Datas & confidentiality:

Violaine Toth’s processes and design are protected by Intellectual property and the studio user is not authorized to copy/disclose any pieces or processes during and after the open studio hour period
Any marketing, educational or other materials of this nature whatsoever produced by the studio user in connection with Violaine Toth Ceramic shall at all times remain the property of Violaine Toth Ceramic and will be subject to Violaine Toth Ceramic’s copyright
When posting images on social media, make sure nobody is on the picture and if so, ask for their consent. If you post images of the space or Violaine Toth’s work, make sure you tag @violainetoth.ceramic
Your work might be photographed and tagged on our social media. If you disagree, please let us know

That’s it, thanks for reading 🙂

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Clients Ratings

Violaine Toth ceramic studio

5.0

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Andrea Schober

15:31 16 Jul 24

I found this studio by searching for a gift certificate to learn doing pottery. Violaine has a funny and sympathetic insta account which intrigued me trying pottery myself. What can I say? It became my favourite kind of hobby. And after learning the technique properly with Violaine, Ella and Eva I visit the open hours on a regular basis to do my own stuff. The studio provides all you need and Violaine and her team are always open to questions and to share their knowledge. The prices to me are very fair, I love this place and highly recommend it!

Sasha Elia

10:26 16 Jul 24

We had a wonderful experience at Violaine's pottery studio yesterday. Violaine, the owner of the shop, gave us a warm welcome and was very happy that we were there. She explained everything to us step by step and was always kind and patient.The atmosphere in the studio was great, and the music selection and ambience contributed perfectly to the creative atmosphere. The studio's equipment is also really first-class, which made working very pleasant.The money you pay to take part is absolutely worth it - both because of the high quality material and the excellent training you receive there. All in all it was a great experience that I recommend to everyone.

Isabelle Pinheiro

11:12 12 Jul 24

What an experience ! I can’t wait for my 2nd class :) I recommend

akira rara

16:54 21 Jun 24

Really nice studio ! I had a class there that was very professional and the vibe is super cool ! A big thank you to the team who makes me want to make ceramics even more now !

elke foltz

19:45 20 Jun 24

I got the chance to have one workshop at Violaine's studio! Violaine is really kind and patient. I had a lot of fun! Thanks a lot 💕

Jo Aspvik

15:28 20 Jun 24

The studio is super welcoming and Violaine is a great teacher. To learn from the best I would 100% recommend to take a class!

Amanita Calderon-Cifuentes

16:02 24 Apr 24

It was fab. Queer/Trans friendly. You can do it even with long nails.

Natalie Linke

20:49 11 Nov 23

The first pottery wheel class was an inspiring experience. The studio is beautifully designed and exudes a pleasantly calm atmosphere. The instructor is not only loving but also competent, guiding participants through the process with great patience. The conversations during the course were enriching and contributed to creating a relaxed learning environment. Overall, a thoroughly enjoyable experience!Thanks a lot! ❤️

Elisa Fink

09:38 04 Nov 23

loved it!

Isabelle Matuschka

14:44 17 Sep 23

My team had a handbuilding workshop with Violanne after she'd been recommended to us by a colleague. Violanne was patient, funny, and had us building our own cups/fruit bowls/tapas trays within 20 mins of our arrival. The studio was great for our team event, and Violanne was a great teacher. Would recommend.

Maike Berndt

17:51 11 Sep 23

We had an amazing team event with Violaine!

Thania U

12:27 02 Sep 23

İpek Çokçevik

08:19 01 Sep 23

She is an amazing person and teacher. We had so much fun learning and creating. Definitely worth the trip from Hamburg to Berlin 😅 %100 recommended! 🩵

Greta MacEvers

14:29 26 Aug 23

Billie Barton

13:52 23 Aug 23

Agathe

22:36 16 Aug 23

We had an amazing time in Violaine's workshop! It's a beginner friendly course, where you'll be able to create several ceramics. Violaine is a lovely teacher and we had a lot of fun! We'll come back for more! You can also buy her craft and it's a beautiful workshop and shop to visit!

Sarah Raouf

16:12 31 Jul 23

Super friendly instructor, very cool place. I highly recommend working with Violaine for for team building activities. She does amazing workshops that will allow you to lose track of time and space and use your hands to create something beautiful. Also a very nice taste for music to channel the creator within you!

ahmed elgammal

20:10 28 Jul 23

I had a workshop there and it was amazing, thanks a lot for this great experience

M. H.

20:29 05 Jul 23

I did the handbuilding workshop- cool place, great instructor, good coverage of the basics, and you eventually get your own vessel/sculpture. Great opportunity to get a feel for clay and explore ceramics creatively.

Fee Gross

18:45 23 Jun 23

Took a wheel class and loved it!

Katherine Fisher

14:36 30 Apr 23

Violaine is very kind and patient. She is an excellent teacher and very clearly explains how to use the wheel properly and is very encouraging to beginners! I would very much recommend her classes.

Lucie Barsegian

15:31 13 Dec 22

What a great class we had with Violaine and Flora! They both managed to handle our big group, were really patient and fun.Violaine conveyed her passion very well and everyone had a lovely afternoon. Thanks again! Truly looking forward to see our fired pieces.

Maria O.

23:04 22 Oct 22

I just picked up my bowls from Violaine today and I'm totally overwhelmed. Let's start with the fact that I've been making pottery as an autodidact for years and just wanted to expand my knowledge and finally learn the "right" grips. For this I booked Violaine’s beginner’s course, among other things, and after the first appointment (which, to my great luck, I was able to enjoy alone with this pottery goddness), I could not miss the opportunity to attend part 2/4 the next time, on the day of my marriage. Every Wednesday I went to the train station Sonnenallee with a grin because I had my personal aha moments and new insights. Also when it comes to claytypes and glazes, Violaine has a noble taste, even I've finally experimented a bit, even if not always successfully. I envy everyone who has not yet got to know this artspace and the artist and who is still having this experience in the future! Have fun with it and all the best for Violaine - a beautiful and talented human.

Giuliana Kolling

13:59 16 Sep 22

Violaine is very patient and nice, the session works really well to understand the wheel and I am super happy about the experience. I had a lot of fun! Will definitely come back for more sessions in the future!

Ludo Enderlen

05:02 30 Aug 22

Best introduction to pottery with Violaine for me, all in a happy and friendly atmosphere, it was just perfect.

Paulawellmann Wellmann

18:23 24 Aug 22

great workshop and great teacher and artist!!

Melis B

11:25 18 Aug 22

We had a lovely group class with Violaine, she was patient, engaging and very welcoming! She encouraged everyone to come up with their own ideas and guided us whenever we had questions. It was the first time working with pottery for most of us and everyone had a great time! I advise her workshop/classes to anyone who would be interested in trying out pottery :)

Brondie Bradie

21:32 16 Aug 22

Took a ceramic class as a company team building and Violaine showed us solid techniques, catered for everyone’s different artistic needs, while giving us fun, chill times with lovely conversation. I took ceramic classes before but it was either too hard so teacher did everything for me or too hands off without good instructions but this one was just a perfect balance, making our idea materialise with the spot on practical tips from Violaine.

Benedetta Ludovisi

11:22 29 Jul 22

I took a wheel class and a glazing class with Violaine and loved it! She is a great teacher and the studio is also super nice. I highly recommend to take one or more of her classes!

Viet Le

16:25 31 Mar 22

Best pottery class and instructor - it was lots of fun

Jason Perez

10:32 24 Feb 22

My wife and I did a beginner Ceramics class with Violane, and it was absolutely fantastic and super fun. We had no previous experience, but Violane is a very clear and effective teacher, and helped us understand the basics of crafting ceramics on the wheel. I highly recommend Violane's classes! :)

Maria Jose de la Riva

21:59 04 Feb 22

Took a course recently with my partner. We not only had a really great time with Violaine, who is lovely, but also learned quite a bit. We knew absolutely nothing about throwing (other than we really wanted to try) and managed to make 3 bowls each under her guidance. I really wish Violaine offered longer format courses, I'd be the first to sign up. If you're looking for a great class, this is it : )

Robert Smith

15:15 11 Nov 21

We had such a wonderful time in our group class learning the wheel! Would highly recommend. Lovely to see her incredible work in the studio too!

Stefan Keuchel

22:10 08 Oct 21

Had a great time and a lot of fun at our ceremic course with Violaine... The explained everthing really well and patient. Strong recommendation!

Julia Empelmann

14:48 08 Oct 21

the workshop was fun and instructions helpful. thank you Violaine and Isa.

Pia Sternberg

13:42 08 Oct 21

We had a great 3-hours workshop with Violaine – it was perfect. Lovely space, great hostess, a lot of fun!

Simon Pröber

13:22 08 Oct 21

Great experience! Amazing job by you, Violaine!

Kirsten Wearne

16:10 13 Sep 21

I have done 2 courses with Violaine, they are a very intuitive teacher, sharing their own skills and experiences and to give you the confidence to work independently and take away skills to drive your own projects!I would highly recommend Violene to beginners to get the best basic skills, anyone looking to learn new skills or to expand their ceramic skills further! Looking forward to my next class soon hopefully :)

saki koulos

15:08 13 Sep 21

Violaine is a really talented artist, a good teacher and more a great human! I’m so amazed by what she built within this few years. Her work space/shop is so well arranged and welcoming.I’m one of your biggest fan 💕

Anna Kusnier

13:18 06 Dec 20

I took a one-month ceramic class with Violaine and it was the beginning of a love for this craft. I can highly recommend the course, but especially the ceramics that are sold here. They are very tasteful and in each piece there is a lot of work, knowledge and often several attempts that can fail at one point of production. Keep this in mind (also with the prices) and support small artists like Violaine.

Héloïse Nelte

16:00 11 Sep 20

I booked a monthly wheel class with Violaine and it was a great introduction into the ceramic world. The set up was well structured and Violaine shared a lot of useful tipps. We started with the wheel directly in the first session and could experience all important stages to shape basic forms. I really had a great time and was very happy about the results. I can highly recommend it!

Liam Sanders

13:34 01 Aug 20

Fantastic experience into the world of ceramics and throwing. Clear instruction and teaching from an incredibly talented artist - would highly recommend to any wishing to get dip their toe into ceramics.

Laura H.

13:06 01 Jul 20

Great class to learn how to work with the wheel, shape and glaze your own ceramics pieces ! Violaine is a patient and attentive teacher, who does beautiful pieces herself. I really enjoyed learning the techniques and making my own pieces, and I would definitely recommend the classes!

Eva Wong

08:21 01 Jul 20

Had a great experience with Violaine. Booked a private class for my boyfriend and I to learn, and she was very patient with us and showed us all the techniques step by step. We got to glaze our pieces and play around with the different colours and techniques which was cool to see how it all works.Overall great experience and she responds in a quick manner to everything. Would definitely do a class again ☺️

Matt Boucher

10:42 18 Jun 20

I just recently finished a wheel throwing course with Violaine.She was really accommodating, welcoming and a great teacher.The studio is a nice space and having a small number of students made it really good for learning all things ceramics related.

Plant Circle

21:29 20 Mar 20

Violaine is a great and patient teacher, I’ve enjoyed very much my 4 week wheel class where I have produced some really nice pieces to keep. Highly recommend if you look for something new to learn whether you want to start your career in ceramics or simply make a few cups :-)

Alexia Schann

06:58 13 Mar 20

A wonderful place to learn and explore pottery. Violaine is wicked talented! She was patient, kind, and energetic, making intro to pottery a really fun experience.Violaine gives individual attention making sure you are happy with your project. This is better than meditation or therapy. It's calming and gratifying to mold clay. I highly recommend this class for anyone who has never touched a pottery wheel.

Juliette Navarro

12:16 30 Jan 20

It was an amazing experience to have a 2.5 hours private class with Violaine!She is super patient and helpful! Saved my piece when I almost screwed it up! ;)I really had the chance to dive into the universe of ceramic creations! Highly recommended!

Holly Daggar

09:09 26 Nov 19

My mother and I took a private 2-hour wheel class back in September and it was such a wonderful experience as an entry into wheel throwing! Highly highly recommend.

Christopher Bétrémieux

08:38 26 Oct 19

I had a 3-session private course with Violaine and absolutely loved it. She’s very passionate and friendly. I really liked her teaching method, she helps you get it right but she’s not doing it for you so you learn the (not so) hard way. I’d recommend 100% for someone living in Berlin who wants to learn ceramics as a beginner (or even intermediate level) 👌🏼

TINMAN Berlin

11:46 25 Oct 19

Had a great four sessions. Very interesting experiencing each stage of making ceramics. And pleasure to meet such a talented lovely lady!Thank you and hope to see you around again :)

Nieka Pour

09:22 25 Oct 19

We had such a great time with Violaine. The pottery class was more like a get together with friends. As we don´t live in Berlin, Violaine glazed the pieces for us and sent them over - thank you for the great experience!

Johannes Maier

16:07 24 Oct 19

I did a pottery class on the wheel with Violaine and had an amazing experience doing this workshop which took four sessions. Violaine is a very nice person and has lots of patience to explain the hand-movements to built pots and bowls as well as helps you to safe your piece in case you mess it up. Will definitely go for another workshop!

Helene Broussou

09:04 05 Jul 19

I wish I could rate the course with more than 5 stars, because it deserves a lot more!I took the 4 week wheel class with Violaine, and had an amazing time! Violaine is a great teacher, the atmosphere is very relaxed, and I just wish i could go everyday.I left the workshop very proud, with the pieces I made.I strongly recommend you try it, you'll love it for sure!

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