Special14-dayWheel Throwing

Two-week Tableware Course with Lisa Kosak

Two weeks of tableware with Lisa Kosak — throwing matching sets on the wheel and refining forms, surfaces and details for the table.

from €2,550See 1 available date

Two-week Tableware Course with Lisa Kosak

Is this course right for you?

This course is right for you if:

you can already independently and autonomously centre +1.5kg of clay
you are a ceramics student or practising ceramicist with wheel-throwing foundations and wish to perfect your skills
you want to practise throwing better, thinner, more regular pieces
you already have intermediate experience on the wheel and you simply want a chance to spend two full weeks practising without worrying about anything else

Dates & availability

9–22 May 2027

with Lisa Kosak · Studio 2 · €2,550

Available

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About this course

This two-week course is a deep dive into wheel throwing for tableware. You’ll spend your days at the wheel, practicing, experimenting, and creating your own set of functional pieces: bowls, plates, cups, and more.

Throughout the course, you’ll refine your throwing technique: learning to center more confidently, pull even walls, and explore new shapes and proportions. It’s a rare chance to fully focus on making and to see real progress in a short time.

During the first week, we’ll concentrate on building and strengthening your throwing foundations. You’ll practice cylinders, bowls, and plates, explore ways to make matching pieces, and experiment with throwing off the hump for smaller forms.

In the second week, you’ll move on to designing and creating your own tableware set. We’ll work on throwing small series and focus on consistency, balance, function, and personal style. You will also have the chance to experiment with surface decoration techniques like sgraffito, underglazes, or adding texture to your pieces.

By the end of the course, you will select the pieces you would like to keep and decide on a glaze for your whole set. (Firing and shipping take place after the course; shipping costs are not included.)

Schedule of the week＋

This is an intensive learning week! Teaching is primarily group-based with moments of individual feedback built in. Please note this is not one-on-one tuition.

You will be in the studio from Monday at 09:00 through to approximately 17:00 on Friday afternoon. Studio time is a combination of teaching and non-teaching time. You can expect a typical day to look like this:

08:00 - Yoga in the courtyard (optional)

09:00 - 13:00 - Studio (teaching with a coffee/tea break at 10:30 in the courtyard)

13:00 - Shared lunch in the courtyard

14:00 - 16:30 - Free Studio Time - Afternoon studio hours are primarily self-directed practice, with your teacher available in the studio for guidance

19:00 - Dinners are a combination of eating at local restaurants, home restaurants, and in-house at the studio

Please note

Our program is carefully designed to balance teaching, practice, meals, and cultural experiences, and we do our best to follow the planned schedule. However, all times and activities are indicative and may shift with the season, the weather, or the needs of the group. Studio sessions, meals, and excursions may be adjusted, rescheduled, or substituted at our discretion. Flexibility is part of the Salemi Ceramics experience, and we believe these small changes often add to the richness of your time with us.

Exact hours may vary depending on ad-hoc adjustments, but you will have a minimum of 6 hours a day in the studio, for a total of 26 hours of teaching and 9 hours of supervised free studio time every week.

During the weekend, the studio will be closed. You will be free to organise your own weekend plans or participate in one of our optional weekend activities.

What you'll take home＋

The course is focused on learning foundational skills for tableware design, but you will also be able to make and keep a full tableware set

The course includes the firing and glazing of up to 6kg of dry clay (that’s a tableware set for 4 people)
There is an extra charge of 25€/kg of clay for firing and glazing of more than 6kg of clay
Each student will be able to pick one glaze for their set, and all their pieces will be finished with that glaze, after the course is finished
We do not ship unglazed bisque pieces, as the chances of them breaking during shipping are too high
Shipping costs are charged separately (we’ll provide you with a shipping fee document closer to the date)

What happens after you book

1
Book your date
Secure your spot on WeTravel with the deposit or the full amount.
2
Confirmation
Two confirmation emails arrive - one from WeTravel, one from us - plus a short form for your personal and travel details.
3
60 days before
If you paid a deposit, the balance is due now. Reminders come 7 days before, 3 days before and on the day.
4
30 days before
Your course info pack: arrival and departure details, course structure, useful tips, transfer and shipping costs.
5
10 days before
You'll be invited to the course WhatsApp group and receive the shipping address form. Then - see you in Salemi!

Common questions

Can I pay a deposit instead of the full amount?＋

Yes - paying the deposit confirms your place. The balance is due 60 days before the course starts, and you'll get automated reminders so nothing sneaks up on you.

What happens right after I book?＋

Two confirmation emails (WeTravel + Salemi Ceramics) and a short form for your personal and travel details. Everything else - info pack, WhatsApp group - follows automatically in the weeks before your course.

What if I need to cancel or change dates?＋

Contact us as early as possible and we'll look at options together. The full cancellation and transfer terms are in the Terms and Conditions.

Do I need to prove my skill level?＋

Beginner courses need no experience at all. Intermediate and advanced courses ask for a short self-assessment before booking, so we can make sure the course fits where you are.