Techniques

Discover the primal power of fire in ceramics using the anagama technique. Immerse yourself in an ancient Japanese tradition where fire, ash and time engage in an unpredictable and captivating dance. Every firing is an adventure, with the final form and appearance determined by the fire.

The kintsugi technique: The beauty of being broken. This Japanese art of repair transforms damage into something beautiful and meaningful by embracing fractures as valuable scars. It is a tribute to imperfection and the transformative power of repair.

Read here what exactly naked raku is and how it works.

This shiny reddish earthenware, popular in Roman times, was given the name ‘terra sigillata’, literally meaning ‘stamped earth’.

Want to prevent cracks and air bubbles in your clay creations? The right wedging technique can lay the perfect foundation for a sturdy, smooth result.

Get creative with shape and texture by working with sand. This surprising method allows for a variety of spontaneous and organic results, as well as unique surface textures.

You could call this technique the advanced form of the sgraffito technique.

You can add colour to your work even without glaze. Take a look at some examples here.

Crystal glaze
Natural crystals on clay, created using the crystal glaze decoration technique. Experience the magical interplay of science and nature as the glaze transforms during firing to form beautiful, living crystal patterns, making each piece a unique work of art.

Embroidery on ceramics is an unexpected combination of textiles and clay. Thread and earth come together to create a new, tactile world. The combination of hard, fragile clay and soft stitching produces unique patterns that break down the barriers between materials and tell new stories.