Creative time out at the wheel - stoneware turning for beginners

Meezen, Germany

Summary

Clay turning and creating ceramics for beginners

Guided by the experienced ceramic artist Eva Koj, we will learn how to turn vessels on the potter's wheel. In order to turn a simple vessel, it is particularly important to center the clay. Once we have got the hang of it, we will focus on the shape and surface of our bowls. We experiment with other techniques such as transferring engobes onto the vessels to add additional structures and vibrant color aspects. Finally, we will turn our vessels in a leather-hard state to give them a final finish.
The workshop is suitable for beginners, but also for participants with some experience in turning.

Materials and firing costs of €40 per person are payable separately.
Firing, glazing and shipping will be charged separately at cost.

The retreat at a glance

The most important facts in a nutshell:

Categories: Creative Retreats, Pottery, Modeling, Nature Vacation, Detox Retreats
Date: 2026-08-18 - 2026-08-20
Language(s): English, German
Level: Beginner
Group Size: 10
Place: Meezen, Germany
Accommodation: not included
Catering: Full board
Types of food: Dairy-free, Gluten-free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Services: Parking lots

Reduction for students, pupils and trainees

Extension of stay possible

All necessary tools available

Consideration for allergies and intolerances

Discount for students

Guidance and support from qualified artists

Bike rental

Good starting point for hikes and bike tours in the nature park

Accommodation

For on-site accommodation, we offer various bedrooms with double beds. There is one shared bathroom with bath and shower per floor.
An extension of the stay is possible by arrangement.

Two nights in a single room incl. breakfast buffet 190,- €
Surcharge for second person in double room incl. breakfast buffet 90,- €

Catering

Two days catering incl. lunch, snack, dinner and drinks

We offer full vegetarian catering for the workshops. This consists of a breakfast buffet (only for overnight stays), hot lunch, cake and fruit as a snack, rounded off by a hot dinner with dessert. We also serve bread, salad, a cheese platter and a selection of wines. All drinks are included.
We are happy to cater for intolerances and special diets.
We mainly use seasonal and certified organic products.

sequence

Arrival on Tuesday from 3 pm. At 4 p.m. we start setting up our workstations and the first shooting exercises. After that, we will only be interrupted by good conversation and delicious food until around 3 p.m. on Thursday afternoon. An overnight stay is possible. Both courses can be booked together. If you like, you can stay at the Werkgut for a few days afterwards and deepen the techniques you have learned in the open workshop.

The course takes place with a maximum of 10 participants, no previous knowledge is required.

Arrival

You can reach the WERKGUT as follows:
Arrival by car: Via A7 exit Neumünster Mitte then on B430 to Aukrug and via Hennstedt to Meezen/ A23 exit Scheenefeldt via b430 to Hohenwestedt and via Grauel to Meezen.
Parking spaces are available, as well as charging facilities for electric cars.
Parking for other vehicles is possible.
Arrival by public transport: If you arrive by train, you can be picked up from Wrist or Hohenwestedt station.
Bus connection Hohenwstedt-Meezen-Wrist with bus route 6191.

Hauptstraße 2, 24594 Meezen, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

Cancellation policy

Full refund up to 60 days before arrival.
After this, the booking is non-refundable.

It is a pity if a workshop place remains free although others would have liked to book. We therefore ask you to inform us in good time - preferably in writing - if you are unable to attend the workshop you have booked.

The following costs will be incurred in the event of a cancellation:

Up to 60 days before the workshop date, there is no cancellation fee.
Up to 20 days before the start of the workshop, 50% of the total booking amount will be charged. Thereafter, the full amount will be charged in the event of cancellation.

Dates

2026-08-18

2026-08-20
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