Studio needs ceramist
I have a beautiful and custom-designed pottery studio. Unfortunately, I hardly find any time to work in it myself. I think it's a shame that such a lovely space is almost always empty. Therefore, my studio is looking for a ceramist.
How does it work?
I rent out my studio on a flexible basis during weekdays, but not on weekends. You can book studio time through the online reservation system.
There are time slots in the morning (between 8:30 AM and 12:00 AM) and in the afternoon (between 1:30 PM and 5:00 PM). You can also rent the workshop for a full day or multiple days.
- You work in the studio when it suits you and you pay with a studio pass. The more time slots you buy, the cheaper it gets.
- There is no designated spot for your private things to be kept when the workshop is used sporadically. You retrieve what you make or you take it home.
- In the studio, you work alone and completely independent There is no teacher available.
The space
The studio is compact but very bright and practically furnished. Everything is within easy reach, and the space is designed for efficient and comfortable work.
There is a large workbench for wedging, hand building, or glazing. Additionally, the studio has ample shelving space for bats and work in progress, which you can customize as you wish.
The studio is located at the front of our home, but you work completely independently and in peace.
Who is it for?
The studio is ideal for:
- hobby potters without their own workspace
- potters who want to practice between lessons
- anyone who temporarily needs extra space
You work completely independent; therefore, experience with clay is necessary.
What is included?
- Private space just for you
- Use of equipment (extruder, pottery wheel) and all materials (bat, tools)
- White stoneware clay without grog
- Heating, water, and electricity
Large machines & fixed setup
- Pottery Wheel (Shimpo RK-3E) – height adjustable
- Adjustable comfortable chair
- Pugmill (for white stoneware clay without grog)
Work surfaces & base material
- More than 150 bats (various sizes – from 20cm to 50cm)
- 2 buckets (for slib and reclaim)
- 2 plasterboards
- White stoneware clay without grog
Small tools & hand tools
- Small hand extruder
- Basic clay tools
- Tungsten carbide trimming tools
- Glaze tools
Work Comfort & Amenities
- Running cold and hot water
- Central heating
- Coffee maker (Nespresso)
- Large window with daylight
- Toilet in the hallway
Kiln (on request)
- Rohde TE-S 200 liter ceramic kiln with three thermocouples (minimal temperature gradient). Usable internal dimensions 60 cm diameter x 65 cm height.
- Advanced controller with all programming capabilities, including the cooling phase
- Crystar2000 silicon carbide oven plates (8 mm thin and light)
The kiln room is in the basement. I have a custom-made, very good Rohde ceramic kiln with an exhaust system. This kiln can be used under certain conditions.
The use of the ceramic kiln is optional and comes with a fee. Contact me for more information.
How much does it cost?
The price varies depending on the rental period. All mentioned prices include VAT.
A part of the day lasts 3.5 hours and you choose it yourself:
- morning from 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM
- afternoon from 1:30 PM to 5:00 PM
When you visit for the first time, you will receive a mandatory introduction. This way, you will become familiar with the space and the equipment. This one-time introductory fee is 15 euros.
For longer consecutive rental periods, contact me for a customized proposal.
- 1 half-day
- 2 half-days€30 / half day
- 4 half-days€27.50 / half day
- 8 half-days€24.38 / half day
- 20 half-days€20 / half-day
Using the Rohde ceramic kiln
The 200-liter Rohde kiln can be used provided the house rules are followed.
- Bisque firingself-loading and unloading
- Bisque firingloading and unloading by SOGO
- Glaze firing (stoneware)self-loading and unloading
- Glaze firing (stoneware)loading and unloading by SOGO
To estimate the kiln size, I will provide some guidelines.
- 170 cups (8 cm height, 9 cm diameter) fit in a glaze firing.
- You can fire 20 plates (diameter approximately 25 cm) and 10 breakfast plates (diameter approximately 20 cm) at once.
- In a bisque firing, of course, much more fits because you can stack and all the pieces can touch each other.
Availability
The studio can be booked on any weekday. These are the time slots:
- In the morning from 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM
- In the afternoon from 1:30 PM to 5:00 PM
- Or a whole day from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
On this calendar, you can see the availability of the studio.
The studio is not available for booking on weekends!
Your place in the workshop awaits
A fully equipped ceramics studio, ready for you to use. Book flexibly by half-day or full-day and work on your projects in peace. Sofie takes care of the space, you take care of the creation.
After booking, you will receive an email with a link to schedule an appointment.