Photo Barbara Kaucher

Private Pottery Wheel Workshop

Kaarlenkatu 15, 00530 Helsinki
Organiser: UDUMBARA Helsinki Pottery Studio
Duration: 2 hours
Price: 65 - 520 €

Join for an immersive pottery experience at UDUMBARA Studio guided by professional ceramic artist Eva Spoof!
In the relaxed and inspiring atmosphere, you'll learn the basics of pottery wheel throwing with Kultela clay and create your own flowerpots.

Program:
- Guidance from a Professional: Eva Spoof will guide you through each step, ensuring a personalized and enjoyable learning experience.
- Hands-On Practice:You'll have ample clay to practice and perfect your pottery wheel techniques.
- Create Your Own Flowerpots: Your first creations may be charmingly wonky, adding a unique touch to your garden or home.

The workshop is aimed for eight people, additional participants are welcome. Purchase their spots from the webshop (udumbara.fi –>workshops) at least two days in advance for adequate preparation time.

When you work with Kultela wild clay, you're embracing 100% local materials and a genuine piece of Finland. At UDUMBARA, you're supporting ethical and environmentally conscious craftsmanship. The commitment to ethics goes beyond clay. UDUMBARA Pottery utilizes solar choice energy to power the studio and kiln, reducing the carbon footprint associated with pottery-making.

Established in 1994, UDUMBARA is run by a professional artist using 100% local Kultela wild clay from Ojala fields. This natural raw clay gives the products a deep, earthy character that reflects Finnish nature. UDUMBARA combines craftsmanship with contemporary design, and they look forward to sharing this experience with you.

The finished products can be delivered you by post, with shipping costs based on your location. Alternatively, choose a small UDUMBARA planter pot as an immediate memory of your visit. Please note that finished pottery takes a few weeks to a month to be ready.