Summary

In this workshop, we will focus on turning stoneware vessels on the potter's wheel. Under the guidance of ceramic artist Eva Koj, we will learn step by step how to center clay and shape it into simple vessels. Once we have the basics down, we will experiment with proportion, shape and surface. We will also explore decorative techniques such as transferring engobes to create lively textures and color effects on the vessels. At the end, the pieces are turned in a leather-hard state and receive their fine finish.
The course is suitable for beginners as well as for participants with little experience on the wheel.

What you can expect:
- Introduction to turning vessels on the potter's wheel
- Work on proportion, surface and design
- Experimenting with engobes and structures
- Turning and refining in a leather-hard state
- Personal supervision by Eva Koj

About the artist:
Eva Koj is a ceramic artist and lives near Kiel. She studied ceramics at the Muthesius University in Kiel and has been working in her own workshop since the 1990s. She has received numerous awards for her vessels, including 1st prize at the Keramikwochen Hüfingen. Her works combine clear forms with experimental surfaces and are represented in national and international exhibitions.

The retreat at a glance

The most important facts in a nutshell:

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

Extension of stay possible

Guidance and support from qualified artists

Bike rental 5 € / day

Consideration for allergies and intolerances

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

Full board (breakfast, lunch, coffee, dinner)

Reduction for students, pupils and trainees

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 210,- €
Surcharge for second person in double room incl. breakfast buffet 130,- €

Catering

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 evening meal 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.

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