How does it work?

Acquire real skills with online courses taught by experts in the field.

Learning online

If you purchase one of our online courses, you will receive an email within 15 minutes with your login information and an explanation of how to log into the course platform. You can go there anytime via the login button at the top right. All courses consist of video lessons, texts and pdf documents that you can download and print. You need an internet connection to view the course.

Classes are not live. So you don’t have to be present at a certain time. The lessons are professionally recorded and edited, with different camera angles so that you can see exactly what the teacher is doing. You can watch and review the lessons as much as you want. You have lifetime access to the course. If there are improvements or changes made to the course, you will get those as well.

Tools needed for ceramics

What you need in terms of tools differs from course to course. Each course includes a clear list of tools or even a video lesson to explain what you need. For example, to learn how to throw clay, you need a potter’s wheel, and a sturdy work surface is sufficient for sculpture or to get started with paper porcelain.

For some courses you can order an additional set of materials at a reduced price, so that you can immediately start using the techniques that are thaught. Read more information on the different course pages .

Ceramic firing service

A ceramic kiln is quite an investment, and may be a bit too big for you alone, especially if you are just starting out. You certainly do not need to purchase a kiln to start with one of the courses. We compiled a list of ateliers and individuals worldwide who fire pieces for others in their ceramic kilns, a so-called firing service.

Online support

All students who take an online Cursist course can join the alumni group here. You can exchange knowledge, ask questions and share photos to your heart’s content.

You can ask questions about any course if you are stuck. You can do so here. Questions and answers will be compiled and added to the course so that all students can follow along.

Further questions?

The world of ceramics is full of terms and jargon you may never have heard before. No worries, we have a glossary ready for you with the explanation of the most common clay terms.

On our Frequently Asked Questions page, we collected questions and answers about starting out with clay, about online courses, about the course platform and more…. You’re sure to find answers to your pressing questions!