About Classes
  • Suitable for all levels. No previous experience with ceramics is needed
  • Support at every level. Includes both theory and practice
  • All materials, firings are included in the price
Ceramic Workshops for Beginners
Alcantara, Lisbon
  • Suitable for all levels. No previous experience with ceramics is needed
  • Support at every level. Includes both theory and practice
  • All materials, firings are included in the price
About the Tutor
Meet Nadia Frolova, the mastermind behind the beginner's ceramics workshops. As a seasoned ceramic artist with a background in 9 years of art education, 8 years of analytical therapy, and 17 years of hands-on creative experimentation, Nadia has developed a unique and supportive teaching approach that empowers anyone to transform their ideas and emotions into beautiful art objects. Born in Togliatti, Russia, and now based in Lisbon, Nadia graduated with an MFA from Togliatti State University of Graphic Design, pursued postgraduate studies in Urban Design at the Bauhaus Dessau Foundation in Germany, and holds an MA in Glass and Ceramics from Belas-Artes, Universidade de Lisboa. The workshops take place in Nadia's personal studio, offering students a unique opportunity to learn directly from her extensive experience.
Sculpting Basics: Vase
19th of October. From 10:00-15:30
160
In this workshop, you'll craft a sculptural vase with relief decorations, reflecting your unique aesthetic vision. The morning session from 10:00 to 12:30 includes both forming the vase's main body using coil and pinch techniques and a lecture on contemporary artists to inspire your work. The afternoon session from 13:30 to 15:30 focuses on adding relief elements and final touches. After firing, your vase will be ready for collection in about three weeks.

The cover artwork is from a beginners class
Foundation of Modeling
30th of October. From 18:00-20:00
70
Experience the art of ceramics through the eyes of a ceramic artist. In this session, you'll delve into the fundamental pinching technique. You will be providing a set of theoretical and practical knowledge for creating simple forms, everyday objects. This workshop is perfect for those who want a hands-on introduction to ceramics while exploring their creativity.

The cover artwork is from a beginners class
What my Students Say
  • I loved taking the beginner workshop! I enjoyed the creative atmosphere and individuality that Nadia encourages in her classes.
    From the same techniques, each student created such different pieces, all of which were so impressive. My favourite part was using slips and glazes, something unique to Nadia's workshops as many studios don't focus on glazes for beginners. Seeing the final products was amazing - I was surprised that the item I had the least expectations of was my absolute favourite.
    Lydia
  • I want to thank you for the amazing ceramic workshop that I had with you!
    I didn't play with clay before this workshop and I thought it's not for me because I am not an artist and I don't have any pottery background, coloring or painting but after this workshop I feel it's not required to be an artist or having any background, I just need to be myself and unleash my passion and imagination.
    Somaya Rayan
  • I always felt that I am not an artist even when I tried many many different things, but now with the clay and shapes and abstract colors I do feel like I found my art type!
    It was very therapeutic for me, l was totally focused on the project and the class being small also helps, it's not messy and the explanations are amazing.
    Camila Ribeiro
  • The first class for me was like meditation. Because she is not only allows you to create wherever you want because she is very supportive about what. She teaches not only just to use the material to create, but also to let the material guide you on the way to do that. So it is a very special process.
    Rita Casalao
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