Amsterdam’s vibrant arts scene offers a treasure trove of creative opportunities, and pottery classes are no exception. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or a curious beginner, the city boasts a variety of studios where you can mold clay into stunning works of art. Guided by experienced potters, these classes provide hands-on experience and personalized instruction in a welcoming environment. Dive into the world of ceramics and discover the joy of crafting your own unique pieces!
Our Favorite Pottery Classes In Amsterdam
Keramiek Atelier
Make the most original piece for yourself or to offer as a gift! At Keramiek Atelier, you can choose the type of piece you make, a vase, a mug, and then decorate it with fun glazes. It’s a fun activity to relax by yourself, to do with a group of friends and even with kids! Suus, the owner of the studio, was originally as social psychologist, but she decided to let her creativity take over. Her dogs Mokum and Grandpa are also often present at the studio and love to supervise everyone’s works. And of course, give out some cuddles!
📍Where? Donker Curtiusstraat 25K, 1051JM Amsterdam
Studio Pansa
Studio Pansa offers pottery classes in a renovated old maritime building at the KNSM-Island in Amsterdam East. They offer a variety of courses, workshops and masterclasses. You’ll be able to make a beautiful and unique piece with your own hands in a very relaxing atmosphere. Pansa also displays works for visitors to buy, and twice a year the studio organizes a 2-day market where members can sell their work.
📍Where? 297 KNSM-Laan, Amsterdam, NH, 1019 LE
Mud Magic Pottery Studio
Mud Magic opened in 2023 and the studio offers all the tools you need to create both wheel-thrown and hand-built ceramics art. It is family-owned and smaller than other studios, giving you the perfect cozy and intimate atmosphere to realize your artistic dreams. Every month, the studio has “Mud Magic Moments”, where they showcase local ceramic artists in the studio window. Their focus is to promote local, hand built ceramic craft as beautiful additions to people’s lives. We love it!
📍Where? Hazenstraat 27, 1016 SM Amsterdam
Laurent Muller
Five minutes away from Central Station, you can find this amazing Ceramic Studio. Laurent Miller is an Industrial Designer and self-taught Ceramic Artist, and he is there to welcome everyone to his studio and share his passion. You can go to learn the basics of pottery, or specialize in it ! Think about it for your next birthday or as a team-building activity with your colleagues! Every excuse is good to start your creative ceramic-journey.
📍Where? Westerdok 318, 1013 BH Amsterdam
The Clay Room
The Clay Room Amsterdam, is a pottery studio based in the Bos en Lommer area of Amsterdam West. It offers a workspace where potters of all abilities can learn and perfect their pottery skills. There is a 6-week basic introduction to the wheel course where you’ll learn to make beautiful simple forms, trim them and then glaze them for a perfect professional finish. You could be discovering your next passion!
📍Where? De Rijpgracht 36H, 1055 VT Amsterdam