Our Services

Dive into the fascinating world of pottery – from individual beginner pottery courses to unique team events, everything is possible in our Studio Roka Creative Space.

Crash Course

Our introductory courses are called 'Crash Courses,' and they truly live up to their name! We provide you with an insight into the world of pottery on the wheel. With our guidance, you'll shape your very own bowl on the pottery wheel. It's perfect if you're not quite sure if pottery on the wheel is your thing. You can pick up your masterpiece at our studio approximately three weeks after the course.

Topics: Introduction, Fundamentals, Bowls, Cylinders

1 session, 2 hours

Price: 145.- CHF

All material costs and firing are included in the price.

Beginner Class

In this course, you will learn everything you need to independently create pottery on the wheel. Starting from a lump of clay, you'll progress through shaping, trimming, firing, glazing, and finally enjoying your coffee from your handmade mug. It's a personal and intensive course with theoretical insights, limited to a group of only 5 participants. This course is suitable for beginners or individuals looking to refresh their knowledge.

Topics: Fundamentals, Cylinders, Bowls, Glazing

6 sessions, each lasting 3 hours

Price: 870.- CHF

All material costs and firing are included in the price.

Beginner - Level 2

The art of ceramics is a way of life. It demands a lot of patience and practice. With this course, you will not only grasp the fundamentals but also delve into various other techniques, such as throwing bigger amounts of clay, making plates or adding handles.

This course is designed for beginners that already completed a class on the pottery wheel or individuals with some prior experience from elsewhere.

Topics: Intensive Fundamentals, Cylinders, Bowls, Handles, Plates, Glazing - group preferences discussed

6 sessions, each lasting 3 hours

Preis: 870.- CHF

All material costs and firing are included in the price.

Summer/Winter School

Don't want to commit for several weeks? Or just looking for an amazing week in the city? :) You can acquire a new skill, meet new people, and enrich your home with some beautiful ceramic pieces you create yourself. The course runs from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM and includes lunch, clay, bisque firing, glazes, and glaze firing for up to 15 pieces.

Topics Covered: Intensive Fundamentals, Bowls, Handles, Plates, Glazing

5 sessions, each lasting 5 hours (Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri & Sat of the following week)

Price: 1280.- CHF

All material costs and firing are included in the price.

Membership

Studio Roka is also an open workspace for 24/7 bookings by our members. A prerequisite for membership is the completion of a course at Studio Roka. (a crashcourse does not count)

3 Months | 570 CHF for unlimited workshop access

6 Months | 1020 CHF for unlimited workshop access, Roka Socks

1 Year | 1980 CHF for unlimited workshop access + ROKA T-shirt + Seminars and an annual Makers Market

-10% discount on courses for all members

Clay (including firing and glaze) can be purchased directly at the studio.

Events at Studio Roka

Whether it's a team event, bachelorette party, or simply a great afternoon with friends, we'd love to host your custom event at Studio Roka or the Roka Creative Space.

We can accommodate groups of up to 25 people. You can choose between a hand-building, pottery wheel or ceramic painting course, or come by for a pottery painting event. We also offer various catering options.

Please reach out to us with the number of attendees, some preferred dates, and a brief description of what you're looking for. We'll tailor a bespoke proposal that's perfect for an unforgettable pottery-themed event.

Open Atelier

Do you feel like working with clay but don't want to commit to a membership? Are you interested in painting handcrafted ceramics? Then our Open Studio is perfect for you. In the Open Atelier, you'll have access to all the facilities of our studio. Plus, one of our instructors will be available to assist you with any questions you may have.

Important note: This is not a formal class. Basic knowledge of pottery or handbuilding is required to participate. No prior experience is necessary for pottery painting.

Add on's price list:

  • Clay CHF 32/kg / Porcelain CHF 34/kg - including 2 firings and glaze

  • Practice clay - CHF 4/kg

  • Pottery Painting: Additional Ceramics: S CHF 25, M CHF 50, L CHF 75, XL CHF 100 / Porcelain + CHF 5 per piece

Price: starting from 50.- CHF

Firing Service

If you are working from home but do not have your own kiln, you can bring your pieces to Roka Creative Space and we will fire them for you. Come by during our opening hours. Please note, we only fire high-fire stoneware clay for both bisque and glaze firings. Important: For new glazes, make test tiles first. Customer responsible for any equipment damage due to glaze application or incorrect clay info. You can find a short manual on test tile making here.

Kiln Size: 49 cm x 57 cm / 100 liters

Firing Temperatures: Bisque firing at 1000 °C / Glaze firing at 1225 °C

The following information is mandatory prior firing:

  • Firing temperature of your clay

  • Approximate size of your pieces

  • glaze you are planning to use

Price: 90 CHF (full kiln)

Private Lesson

Do you have your own studio but find yourself stuck in the same place when working on your pottery?

Are you already a member of Studio Roka but struggling with centering larger quantities?

These or similar issues are perfect for our private lessons. Here, we sit down with you one-on-one and address your specific concerns.

Topics: We tailor the lesson to your needs, based on your preferences.

1 session, 2 hours (1 hour of intensive work at the wheel, followed by additional time for you to work on the wheel yourself, we are available for questions and guidance)

Price: 180.- CHF

Pieces are cut and analyzed, recycling is included in the price. 

Cancellation policy

  • We are a small studio and work in tiny groups to assure the highest quality. For this reason, each student is important to us. The following policy applies. Full refund or free rescheduling for cancelations prior to 48h. 50% refund in cancellations within 24-48h. No refund or rescheduling possible within 24h prior appointment.

  • We are a small studio and work in group of just 5 participants. Each student is therefore very important to us. The following policy applies. Full refund or free rescheduling for cancelations prior to 10 days in advance. No refund or rescheduling possible within 10 days prior appointment.

  • Membership fees are non-refundable.

    Please communicate to us if you would like to stop or continue your membership 2 weeks before it runs out.

    Workspace slots should be canceled as soon as you know you cannot make it and latest 24h in advance. In case of repetitive no shows to your appointments we take the liberty to not prolong your membership. Thank you for your understanding and love to this community.

  • In the event of an insufficient number of participants or other unforeseeable factors, Studio Roka reserves the right to cancel a course. Courses are conducted with a minimum of four participants. Participants will have the option of receiving a refund for the course fee or rescheduling for a future course.

    Studio Roka makes every effort to provide early notification of cancellations whenever possible. Our commitment is to inform participants as soon as a cancellation decision is made, ensuring transparency and allowing for appropriate adjustments to be made.