Hand-Building Pottery Classes in Madrid
Rámica Open Studio
Weekly classes where you can learn hand-building, decorating and glazing while developing your own projects with guidance.
If you already have pottery experience, you can join directly. If you are starting from scratch, we recommend taking the Intro to Pottery Workshop first.
2 hours per week · Max. 8 students · €130 / month
A pottery class where every project can be different
In Open Studio, not everyone works on the same piece. Each student can develop their own projects and learn the techniques needed to bring them to life.
You might be building a mug with slabs while someone else is making a vase with coils and another student is glazing a finished piece. Ravit guides each process and adapts her support to the student’s level and project.
If you're starting from scratch
We recommend taking the Intro to Pottery Workshop first so you can become familiar with clay and the basics of the ceramic process.
If you already have experience
You can join directly and develop your own projects with guidance during the class.
Your project shapes what you learn
Techniques are introduced according to what you want to make, in a practical way that is directly connected to the project you are working on.
Pottery techniques you can learn in Open Studio
Hand-building, decorating and glazing are all part of the regular class work.
Hand-building
Learn to build pieces directly by hand and understand how clay behaves throughout the process.
Pinching, coiling and slab building
Three fundamental hand-building techniques for creating different forms, from simple vessels to more complex pieces.
Textures and decoration
Explore relief, texture and decorative finishes using slips and other materials available in the studio.
Glazing and personal projects
Learn to finish your own pieces with glazes and develop projects suited to your interests and experience level.
From an idea to a piece made by you
Personal projects, real techniques
In Open Studio you can work on functional or decorative pieces: mugs, bowls, vases, trays, plates, planters or more experimental projects.
Pieces up to approximately 35 × 35 cm are included in the monthly membership. Larger projects must be discussed in advance and may involve an additional fee.
Can you also use the pottery wheel?
For students with previous experience only
The pottery wheel is available only to students who already know how to work independently on the wheel.
There are 6 pottery wheels for a maximum of 8 students. Access depends on availability, and there is no specific time limit during the class.
Open Studio does not teach wheel throwing from scratch. If you want to learn this technique, our dedicated Wheel Throwing classes are the right place to start.
What Open Studio includes
2 hours per week
One session each week so you can make steady progress on your projects.
Clay, slips and glazes
All included. There is no monthly clay limit within the usual scope of the classes.
Tools and guidance
Use of the studio tools and guidance throughout the development of each project.
Firings included
Firings are included for pieces made within the usual scope of the classes. Large-scale projects may involve an additional fee.
What happens to your pieces after each class
A piece may require several sessions and different stages before it is finished: building, drying, bisque firing, decorating or glazing, and the final firing.
Each student glazes their own pieces as part of the learning process, with guidance during class.
The full process usually takes around 3–4 weeks, depending on drying time and the studio firing schedule.
How an Open Studio session works
Continue or start a project
You can continue a previous piece or start a new one, depending on what you want to work on that week.
Work with the technique you need
Hand-building, textures, decoration, slips, glazes or the pottery wheel if you already have enough experience.
Work at your own pace
Ravit guides the process and answers questions, while each student develops their project according to their own level and goals.
Store your work to continue later
Work in progress is stored on the studio shelves, labelled with your name and date, for a maximum of one month.
Open Studio schedule
Choose the group that suits you best
Monday: 19:00–21:00
Tuesday: 11:00–13:00
Thursday: 11:00–13:00 / 19:00–21:00
Saturday: 11:00–13:00
Each student attends one session per week. Places are subject to availability in each group.
Open Studio price
1 weekly session · 2 hours · Max. 8 students
Includes clay, slips, glazes, tools, guidance and firings within the usual scope of the classes.
The monthly membership renews automatically. You can cancel before the next renewal date to avoid the next charge. Once the renewal has been processed, the payment is non-refundable.
Making up missed classes
If you cancel a class at least 12 hours in advance, you can make it up in another group, subject to availability.
With less than 12 hours’ notice, the class cannot be made up.
Open Studio or Independent Studio: which is right for you?
Open Studio is a guided class designed for learning techniques and developing personal projects. Materials and firings are included.
Independent Studio is a self-directed workspace for experienced ceramicists who do not need a guided class.
Hand-Building Pottery Classes in Central Madrid
Rámica is located in La Latina, in central Madrid, close to Embajadores, Lavapiés and Puerta de Toledo.
C/ de la Ribera de Curtidores, 25
Centro, 28005 Madrid
How to get to Rámica
Rámica is on Calle de la Ribera de Curtidores, next to La Latina and just a few minutes from Puerta de Toledo, Embajadores and Lavapiés.
A central, well-connected location for pottery classes, one-off workshops or wheel throwing sessions from different parts of Madrid.
C/ de la Ribera de Curtidores, 25
Centro, 28005 Madrid
Open Studio FAQs
Do I need previous experience?
Not necessarily. If you already have pottery experience, you can join directly. If you are starting from scratch, we recommend taking the Intro to Pottery Workshop first.
Do I need to take the Intro to Pottery Workshop first?
Yes, if you have no previous experience. The Intro to Pottery Workshop introduces you to clay and the basic process before joining a regular class.
Can I use the pottery wheel?
Yes, as long as you already have experience and can work independently. There are 6 pottery wheels for a maximum of 8 students, and access depends on availability. Open Studio does not teach wheel throwing from scratch.
Are materials and firings included?
Yes. Clay, slips, glazes, tools and firings are included within the usual scope of the classes. Pieces larger than approximately 35 × 35 cm must be discussed in advance and may involve an additional fee.
Can I work on my own project?
Yes. Each student can develop personal projects according to their level and interests. Techniques are introduced based on what they want to make.
What happens if I miss a class?
If you cancel at least 12 hours in advance, you can make up the class in another group, subject to availability. With less than 12 hours’ notice, the class cannot be made up.
How does the monthly membership work?
The monthly membership renews automatically. You can cancel before the next renewal date to avoid the next charge. Once the renewal has been processed, the payment is non-refundable.
Start your next pottery project
Learn new techniques, work at your own pace and develop your own pieces with guidance throughout the process.
2 hours per week · Maximum 8 students · €130 / month