Take a ceramics course? It can be done online!
Discover all online courses below.




Looking for ceramics classes?
Anyone who says you can’t learn pottery and ceramics online clearly hasn’t taken an online ceramics course at Cursist. Whether you are just starting out or are an experienced potter, you are sure to find a course to your liking.
The courses focus on more than just the basic skills of throwing clay, casting and sculpture. They also offer a wide range of specific techniques and teach you how to use new tools. They are also an ideal way to find inspiration and make your earthenware, stoneware or porcelain creations even more interesting.
The courses are online video courses that you can complete at your own pace. The videos are designed so that you can see the teachers’ actions in detail. What’s more, the teachers are master ceramists and potters. In addition, you will receive online guidance and support from a group of fellow students. Questions will be compiled and answered, and the answers will be added to the course. You also have lifetime access to the curriculum.
Are you ready to take your ceramics and pottery skills to the next level? Browse Cursist’s range of online courses to find the right one for you.
Clay and ceramics courses
Why take a ceramics or pottery course online?
You can take the video course whenever you want, at your convenience.
Has something come up? Just press pause and your teacher will wait patiently until you have time to resume the class. Got lots of time? Then you can watch several lessons back-to-back. It's that flexible!
You won't have to wait because anyone can register. There is always a spot for you.
You can start learning today and enjoy lifetime access to the full course. No rush and no worries!
The video lessons focus on the teachers' hands.
This allows you to see in detail how they do it. Would you like to see it again? Just rewind the video. Want to watch the movements at a slower pace? You can! Just reduce the playback speed. You're always in the front row!
The online courses are clearly structured.
Each course is set up according to a clear logic. They start with basic knowledge and movements and finish with a completed project. Each course is tailored to a specific skill level. You can read more about this on the individual course pages.
Each course includes downloadable supporting materials.
These include PDF documents containing summaries, step-by-step plans, materials lists and additional advice that you can download and print to take with you to your workspace. This way, you always have a reminder on hand.
You also receive online support and assistance.
Feel free to ask as many questions as you like using the question form or by email. Questions and answers will be added to the course so that everyone can benefit from them. This means that if you get stuck, you can quickly get back on track. You can also join a closed Facebook group for students of all courses. There, you will receive valuable feedback on your work and become part of a warm and engaged clay community.
Any questions?
If so, be sure to check out the page with more information on how an online course works or the frequently asked questions. You will also find a wealth of information on techniques, supplies, materials and the online clay and ceramics courses on the blog. If you can’t find the answer to your question, don’t hesitate to contact us.