Ceramic Kingdom is an Art School, Shared Workspace, and Artist-in-Residence Program in Berlin. We're dedicated to advancing ceramic art and fostering creative dialogue.

We are located in the heart of Neukölln, Berlin. Our address is Reuterstr. 20, 12043 and the nearest Ubahn station is Hermannplatz U7 & U8.

We've been open since March 2017.

Artists and designers from various backgrounds come together at our facilities. We welcome people of all ethnicities, gender identities, sexualities, belief-systems, and bodies.

We offer a wide variety of ceramics classes in intimate group settings. Private sessions are also available for customized learning.

Yes, we offer Studio Time for independent work in clay. You can choose from Drop-in or Monthly Package options.

We have Artist Programs designed for both Emerging Ceramic Artists seeking professional training and Professional Ceramic Artists looking to expand their experience. We aim to foster high-level engagement and creative exchange within an international network.

Yes, Guest Artists exhibit work and share knowledge with our community through exhibitions and talks.

Yes, CK Artists sell their individual work through studio sales or pop-up markets. Studio sales are self-organized, meaning you buy directly from the artists. You can find more information about these sales on our social media platforms.

We offer a wide variety of ceramics classes in intimate group settings. Private sessions are also available for customized learning.

Our courses offer a unique opportunity to unleash your creativity and learn the ancient craft of shaping clay. You can learn various techniques, including:

• Wheel Throwing on the potter’s wheel

• Handbuilding classes

• Glazing techniques

• Mold-making

• Slip-casting

• Nerikomi

• 3D Printing in Clay

• Glaze Chemistry

Yes, whether you're a beginner or an experienced ceramic artist, our teachers and mentors will guide you through the process, helping you develop your skills and create stunning pieces.

All group classes at Ceramic Kingdom in Berlin are taught in English and German. For private sessions, you can request another language.

Handbuilding involves creating unique forms with clay using techniques such as slab building, pinching, and coil-building. You can also explore surface techniques like texturing or engobe decorating.

The "Intro to Handbuilding" class is for beginners to learn foundational handbuilding techniques like slab building, pinch pots, and coiling. You'll also explore texturing and engobe decorating. Finished pieces (approx. 3-5 small) can be picked up one week after the glazing session. No previous experience is necessary.

• Previous experience: No previous experience necessary.

• Course size: 7 Students

• Course Length: 1 Handbuilding session @ 3 hours + 2 hours Glazing session = 5 hours.

• Costs:

  • Course: €85,00

  • Material & Firing fees: €36,00

  • Includes tax (MwSt.) + 3.5% processing fee.

The "Nerikomi" class teaches you to create contrasting patterns by mixing and layering different colors of clay, using Murrina patterns and slab rolling. You'll make Nerikomi blocks and then various handbuilt forms, which will be fired and glazed with a transparent glaze for a glossy finish. Finished pieces (approx. 3-5 small) can be picked up within about four weeks after the final session. No previous experience is necessary.

• Previous experience: No previous experience necessary.

• Course size: 6 Students

• Course Length: 2 Handbuilding sessions @ 3 hours = 6 hours.

• Costs:

  • Course: €95

  • Material & Firing fees: €26

  • Includes tax (MwSt.) + 3.5% processing fee.

This class is a try-out session perfect for anyone looking to have their first pottery experience without prior knowledge. The focus is on creativity, exploration, and fun, allowing you to create unique, handmade pieces without a wheel.

This is a try-out session, so material and firing costs are not included in the price, as we generally don't keep or fire your pieces. If a piece survives and you wish to keep it, you can pay an extra cash fee at the end of class: €10,00 per piece for glaze firing (glossy transparent) or €5,00 per piece for bisque firing.

• Previous experience: No prior knowledge required.

• Course size: 7 Students

• Course length: 1 session @ 2 hours.

• Costs:

  • Course: €55,00

  • Materials & Firing costs: Not included (see above).

  • Includes tax (MwSt.) + 3.5% processing fee.

Refunds: No refunds are provided for this course. Konfetti's cancellation policy applies to any cancellation requests.

This class is for students with previous handbuilding experience (e.g., "Intro to Handbuilding"). It's project-oriented, focusing on structural thinking, strategizing, scaling up, building lighter, and troubleshooting. You'll work with wet clay into the leather-hard state, learning about drying rates. Students bring sketches or reference materials for idea-mapping. Technical support is provided for the first 1.5 hours of each session, followed by 1.5 hours of independent work.

• Previous experience: Must have taken "Intro to Handbuilding" or have relevant handbuilding experience.

• Course size: 3 - 6 Students.

• Course Length: 2 Handbuilding sessions @ 3 hours = 6 hours.

• Costs:

  • Course fee: €90

  • Includes tax (MwSt.) + 3.5% processing fee.

  • Firing fee is not included. Finished pieces are weighed and calculated at our studio rate before firing (€2/kilo Materials, €9/kilo per Firing).

Private Handbuilding Sessions allow you to learn or improve techniques like slab building, pinch pots, and coiling, and explore surface techniques. You can request your preferred language, teacher, and skill level.

Yes, follow-up session/s or independent work in the studio are required to obtain finished results from your private sessions.

• 1 Person (1-on-1):

  • First session (2 hours): €110,00 + Material & Firing fee €18,00

  • Follow-up session with leather-hard clay (1 hour): €55 + Material & Firing fee €9,00

    • 3.5% Processing fee (inkl. MwSt.)

• 2 People (2-on-1):

  • First session (2 hours): €180,00 + Material & Firing fee €36,00

  • Follow-up session with leather-hard clay (1 hour): €90,00 + Material & Firing fee €18,00

    • 3.5% Processing fee (inkl. MwSt.)

• 3 People (3-on-1):

  • First session (2 hours): €250,00 + Material & Firing fee €54,00

  • Follow-up session with leather-hard clay (1 hour): €125,00 + Material & Firing fee €27,00

    • 3.5% Processing fee (inkl. MwSt.)

• For private groups of more than 3 people, please inquire by email.

Glazing is not included and should be booked separately through our Glazing Classes page (group class or private session, at least 1 week after your last handbuilding session).

We offer various Wheel-Throwing classes for all skill levels, from beginners learning the basics to experienced throwers refining their techniques.

This 4-day course teaches you the fundamental basics of throwing clay on the potter's wheel, including wedging, centering, opening, pulling up walls, trimming feet, and glazing your pieces. You will learn to throw cylinder and bowl forms.

• Previous experience: This is an absolute beginner's class. If you have some experience, we recommend "Throwing Lab: Basic", a Private Session, or an Intermediate course.

• Course size: 7 Students

• Course length: 4 sessions @ 2 hours per session = 8 hours.

• Costs:

  • Course: €190,00

  • Materials & Firing costs: €36,00

  • Includes tax (MwSt.) + 3.5% Processing fee.

Finished work: Approximately 3-5 small pieces can be picked up approximately one week after the final session.

This process-oriented workshop is designed for individuals who want to experience wheel throwing in a relaxed atmosphere without committing to a full beginner course. It focuses on the initial experience of working with clay on the wheel.

This is a try-out session, so material and firing costs are not included. More professional techniques like trimming and glazing are not covered. If you want to keep a piece that survives, you can pay an extra cash fee at the end of class: €10,00 per piece for glaze firing (glossy transparent) or €5,00 per piece for bisque firing.

• Purpose: Aimed at having an experience with the material; not for professional techniques.

• Recommendations: If you're ready to deep-dive, consider a Beginning Wheel Course or Private Session. If you've taken a beginner course but want to refresh, try "Throwing Lab: Refresh". If you have independent wheel experience, we recommend "Throwing Lab: Intermediate" or an Intermediate course.

• Course size: 7 Students

• Course length: 1 session @ 2 hours.

• Costs:

  • Course: €59,00

  • Materials & Firing costs: Not included (see above).

  • Includes tax (MwSt.) + 3.5% Processing fee.

Refunds: No refunds are provided for this course. Konfetti's cancellation policy applies to any cancellation requests.

This class is for students who have already completed a beginner's course and wish to reinforce their skills. It reviews techniques such as centering, pulling up walls, body positioning, wheel speed, and general process understanding. It serves as a bridge toward more independent practice.

• Previous experience: Not for absolute beginners.

• Focus: Process-oriented. Firing fee is not included.

• Preparation: To practice trimming, students must come prepared with a leather-hard piece.

• Finishing work: Students can finish their work independently during Studio Time or book a Follow-up Private Session.

• Course length: 1 session @ 2.5 hours.

• Participants: 5 - 6 students.

• Costs:

  • Course: €50,00

  • Materials fee: €12,00

  • Includes tax (MwSt.) + 3.5% Processing fee.

This class focuses on advanced wheel-throwing techniques such as throwing bigger/taller/smaller forms, throwing on the hump, double-walled forms, throwing lids, trimming on a chuck, pulling handles, and avoiding cracks in plates. The teacher demonstrates techniques based on student requests, offering supervised practice in a flexible atmosphere.

Previous experience: Approximately 1-3 months of independent wheel-throwing experience is recommended. A basic understanding of how to throw a cylinder and a bowl without instruction is required. This class does not teach basic centering or pulling walls; instead, it focuses on refining these steps.

• Focus: Process-oriented. Firing fee is not included.

• Finishing work: Students may choose to finish their work independently during Studio Time or book a Follow-up Private Session.

• Course length: 1 session @ 2.5 hours.

• Participants: 3 - 6 students.

• Costs:

  • Course: €40,00

  • Materials fee: €12,00

  • Includes tax (MwSt.) + 3.5% Processing fee.

This class teaches you to use the potter's wheel to throw and assemble complex parts like lidded forms and teapots. You'll learn to pull handles and make different kinds of spouts. Bisque-fired pieces (approx. 1-2 assembled) can be picked up approximately 1 week after the last session.

Glazing is not included in this class. You can glaze at Ceramic Kingdom during Studio Time, glaze on your own for external firing at CK, or bring your bisque-fired pieces to one of our Glazing Sessions to refresh your skills.

• Previous experience: At least 1-3 months of independent wheel-throwing experience is required. Basic techniques like centering, pulling, and glazing will not be covered. If you're unsure of your skill level, try "Throwing Lab: Intermediate". If you're still working on basic techniques, try "Throwing Lab: Refresh".

• Course size: 4-6 People.

• Course length: 3 sessions @ 2.5 hours per session = 7.5 hours.

• Costs:

  • Course: €130,00

  • Material & Firing fees: €26,00

  • Includes tax (MwSt.) + 3.5% Processing fee.

This class focuses on improving your wheel-throwing skills by teaching you to throw plates and bottle forms. It covers trimming tricks, such as how to trim bottles on a chuck and how to avoid cracks and warping in plates. Bisque-fired pieces (approx. 3-6) can be picked up approximately 1 week after the last session.

Glazing is not included in this class. You can glaze at Ceramic Kingdom during Studio Time, glaze on your own for external firing at CK, or bring your bisque-fired pieces to one of our Glazing Sessions to refresh your skills.

• Previous experience: At least 1-3 months of independent wheel-throwing experience is required. Basic techniques like centering, pulling, and glazing will not be covered. If you're unsure of your skill level, try "Throwing Lab: Intermediate". If you're still working on basic techniques, try "Throwing Lab: Basic".

• Group size: 4-6 People.

• Course length: 3 sessions @ 2.5 hours per session = 7.5 hours.

• Costs:

  • Course: €130,00

  • Material & Firing fees: €26,00

  • Includes tax (MwSt.) + 3.5% Processing fee.

This experience workshop teaches you to create mini pots and porcelain rings using colored clay slip on a mini pottery wheel. Your creations will be high-fired unglazed after the workshop.

• Previous experience: No previous experience necessary.

• Course Language: English.

• Group size: 5 People.

• Course length: 90 min.

• Cost:

  • €35,00 (Course fee) + €15,00 (Materials & Firing fee)

  • Includes tax (MwSt.) + 3.5% Processing Fee.

Further exploration: You can inquire about a Mini Pottery Private Session or consider buying one of our Mini Pottery Wheel kits.

Private Wheel-throwing Sessions are designed to meet your individual needs, whether you're a beginner or looking to refine existing skills. You can request your preferred language, teacher, specific techniques, or personal goals to be explored. In the first session, we work with wet clay in a process-oriented manner.

• One Person (1-on-1):

  • First Session (2 hours): €130,00 + Material & Firing fee: €20,00

  • Follow-up Session for Trimming (1 hour): €65,00 + Material & Firing fee €10,00

• Two People (2-on-1):

  • First Session (2 hours): €220,00 + Material & Firing fee €40,00

  • Follow-up Session for Trimming (1 hour): €110,00 + Material & Firing fee €20,00

• Three People (3-on-1):

  • First Session (2 hours): €270,00 + Material & Firing fee €60,00

  • Follow-up Session for Trimming (1 hour): €135,00 + Material & Firing fee €30,00

• All prices include tax (MwSt.) + 3.5% Processing fee.

• Please email us to book a session. For private sessions of 4 people or more, please inquire by email.

No, glazing is not included in private wheel-throwing sessions. Glazing sessions should be booked separately through our Glazing Classes page. You can join a glazing group class or book a private session (which should be at least 1 week after your last wheel-throwing session).

Yes, follow-up session/s or independent work in the studio are required if you want to obtain finished results from your private wheel-throwing sessions.

These classes teach you to produce replicas of real-life objects. You'll learn how to build and pour a two-part plaster mold, and then how to prepare and pour slip (liquid clay) into your mold to create cast objects.

In this workshop, you'll learn to build a two-part mold to produce replicas of a chosen object. You'll learn to find the dividing line, build clay walls, and mix and pour plaster. Basic principles of slip-casting are also explained. At the end of the workshop, you'll have a finished plaster mold that needs to dry for at least one week before use.

You can bring your own unique object to cast. It must be a maximum of 15cm in any direction, or maximum 30cm in cross-section diagonal. The object must also be free of any undercuts.

• Previous experience: No previous experience necessary.

• Outcome: You will have a finished plaster mold.

• Next step: To continue to the slip-casting process, an additional slip-casting session or independent work in the studio is required.

• Course size: 3-4 People

• Course Length: 1 session @ 4.5 hours

• Costs:

  • Class: €80,00

  • Materials fee: €25,00

  • Includes tax (MwSt.) + 3.5% processing fee.

This class focuses on replicating ceramics using slip (liquid clay). You can use one of the molds provided at the studio or bring your own. It covers the theory and techniques of slip casting, including slip mixing, pouring, and de-molding. Bisque-fired pieces can be picked up one week after the final session.

• Previous experience: Previous experience with the mold-making process is recommended.

• Molds: Bring your own plaster mold or use a ready-made mold from the studio.

• Course size: 3-4 People

• Course Length: 1 session @ 2 hours.

• Costs:

  • Class: €60,00

  • Materials & Firing Fees: €10,00

  • Includes tax (MwSt.) + 3.5% processing fee.

Glazing: Glazing is not included. A glazing session can be booked separately (group class or private session, at least 1 week after your last session).

In a private mold-making session, you will learn how to build a two-part plaster mold for producing replicas of real-life objects. You can bring your own unique object (maximum 15cm in any direction, or maximum 30cm in cross-section diagonal, and free of undercuts). This is a process-oriented workshop, and you will leave with a plaster mold to continue your slip-casting process.

In a private slip-casting session, you will learn to replicate ceramics with slip (liquid clay) using either a studio mold or your own. It covers the theory and techniques of slip casting, including mixing, pouring, and de-molding. An understanding of the mold-making process is helpful. Your cast pieces will be bisque-fired after this session.

Yes, follow-up session/s (such as glazing), or independent work in the studio is required to obtain finished results from your private slip-casting sessions.

• One Person (1-on-1):

  • Mold-Making Private Session (3 Hours):

    • Course: €150,00 + Materials fee: €25,00

  • Slip-Casting Private Session (2 Hours):

    • Course: €80,00 + Materials & Firing fee: €20,00

  • Follow-up session for Re-touching or Glazing (1 Hour):

    • Course: €55,00 + Materials & Firing fee: €9,00

• Two People (2-on-1):

  • 2 Person Mold-Making Session (3 Hours):

    • Course: €275,00 + Materials fee: €50,00

  • 2 Person Slip-Casting Session (2 Hours):

    • Course: €145,00 + Materials & Firing fee: €40,00

  • 2 Person Follow-up for Re-touching or Glazing (1 Hour):

    • Course: €100,00 + Materials & Firing fee: €18,00

• All prices include tax (MwSt) and exclude a 3.5% processing fee.

Yes, if you are interested in learning Mold-Making or Slip-Casting with a private group of more than two people, please write us an email to inquire.

These classes teach you how to combine technology and natural materials by using software and our professional 3D printer to design and print forms in clay. It's a unique approach to ceramics.

In this course, you'll learn the basics of 3D printing with ceramics, including:

• Getting to know the printer

• Preparing the clay

• Filling the cartridge with clay

• Making a 3D model using online 3D software

• Converting the data into a printable format (slicing software)

• Printing a small, simple shape, approximately the size of a cup.

No previous knowledge is necessary, but you must bring your OWN LAPTOP - preferably with a mouse.

• Course Length: 4 hours (may take longer depending on printing times).

• Smaller objects are produced to keep printing times short for all participants.

• Finished work: Bisque-fired pieces (no glaze) can be picked up 2 weeks after the course.

Future access: After completing this course, you will be allowed to book a time-slot to use our 3D printer during open studio hours. Our printer can create volumes of 25x25x40 cm.

• Class size: 6 Students

• Costs:

  • 3D-Printing Session (4 hours):

    • Course: €140,00

    • Material & Firing fee: €10,00

  • Includes tax (MwSt.) + 3.5% processing fee.

Glazing: Not included. Glazing sessions must be booked separately, minimum 1 week after your printing session.

Yes, Custom Art Production or Consultation is available upon request. This is perfect for project preparation and/or planning. Please email us with information about your project, a sketch or design file, and your area of interest.

Our 3D Private Sessions are designed to provide close work with a teacher to clarify or troubleshoot your design, delve into execution best practices, and help you achieve your vision. You will learn to design a custom 3D form, prepare the material, and print, after discussing the material limitations of 3D printing in clay.

Please bring your OWN LAPTOP - preferably with a mouse.

No, glazing is not included. Glazing Classes should be booked separately. You can join a glazing group class or book a private session (should be at least 1 week after your last session to allow for the first bisque-firing).

The private consultation is available upon request. Please email us with some information about your project, a sketch or design file, and your area of interest.

Our regular glazing classes teach you how to apply glaze to pieces that have already been bisque-fired. You can bring your own pieces or use "leftover" pieces from the studio. We explore various techniques such as pouring, dipping, brushing, removing, and applying layers.

In this class, you will learn how to apply liquid glaze to bisque-fired ceramic pieces. You'll explore techniques like pouring, dipping, brushing, removing, and applying layers. You can bring your own bisqued pieces (up to 1 kilo) or use studio pieces. An experimental approach is encouraged, and teachers provide guidance and examples based on technical experience and glaze research.

No previous experience is necessary.

• Course language: Taught in English/German (group classes). You can request another language for Private Sessions.

• Course size: 5-6 Students

• Course Length: 1 session @ 2 hours

• Costs:

  • Class: €45,00

  • Material & Firing fee: €18,00

  • Includes tax (MwSt.) + 3.5% processing fee.

• Finished pieces: Can be picked up approximately 1 week after the course. Kiln firing is included in the class price.

In a private glazing session, you will learn how to apply glaze to bisque-fired pieces. You can bring your own pieces or use studio pieces (if available). The session explores techniques such as pouring, dipping, brushing, removing, and applying layers.

No previous experience is necessary.

• Course language: Taught in English, unless otherwise requested.

• Finished pieces: Can be picked up 1-2 weeks after the course. Kiln firing is included in the price.

• Prices for private sessions:

  • 1 Person (1-on-1): 1 hour €46,00 + €18,00 materials & firing fee

  • 2 People (2-on-1): 1 hour €77 + €36,00 materials & firing fee

  • 3 People (3-on-1): 1 hour €99 + €54,00 materials & firing fee

• All prices include tax (MwSt), and exclude a 3.5% processing fee.

• For larger groups, please see our Private Groups page or contact us via email.

This class delves into the composition of glazes. You'll learn how to develop your own glaze, textures, and surfaces. It includes theory, measuring, mixing, and glazing. You'll also learn to create glaze compositions, read cones, observe glaze results, and understand fluxes and the firing process.

The class includes a theoretical discussion, hands-on measuring and mixing, and glazing. You will also learn about glaze compositions, how to interpret cones and glaze results, and the role of fluxes in the firing process. A 1-hour follow-up session is scheduled approximately one week after the main workshop for students to discuss their experimental results after firing and pick up their glaze tests. Students keep their glaze mixtures and glaze tests.

No previous glaze-mixing experience is required. However, students should already have some experience applying glaze and are expected to understand basic concepts such as wetware, greenware, bisqueware, and glazeware.

Item Group size: 3-5 students

• Course length: First session 4 hours, + 1 hour follow-up session (approximately one week later) = 5 hours total.

• Costs:

  • Course: €80,00

  • Materials & Firing fees: €25,00

  • Includes tax (MwSt.) + 3.5% processing fee.

Follow-up session: An additional 1-hour follow-up session is scheduled flexibly with students approximately one week after the workshop to discuss results and pick up test pieces (included in the price).

The Sgraffito Workshop introduces a ceramic decoration technique where a layer of colored slip is applied and then scratched or carved through to reveal the underlying clay body, creating contrasting designs. The workshop includes an introductory theoretical part, a demonstration, and hands-on practice on prepared media (tiles + 1 tumbler per participant). An overview of various artists' work is also provided for creative inspiration.

Yes, the workshop is suitable for both beginners who have no prior ceramic experience and those already involved in ceramics who want to learn this specific decoration technique.

• Course: €80,00

• Materials & Firing fees: €25,00

• Includes tax (MwSt.) + 3.5% processing fee.

This class explores various surface decoration techniques, from traditional sgraffito to relief surfaces, inlay, and spraying with glaze. Participants will decorate pre-rolled leather-hard slabs, experimenting with additive and deductive clay processes, incorporating slip, colored engobes, carving techniques, green-glazing, and more.

No previous experience necessary.

• Course language: Taught in English only.

• Course size: 5 Students

• Course Length: 1 session @ 2.5 hours

• Costs:

  • Course: €45,00

  • Materials & Firing fee (bisque-firing only): €18,00

  • Includes tax (MwSt.) + 3.5% processing fee.

Finished pieces: Approximately 2-3 pieces can be picked up approximately 2 weeks after the course.

Yes, we offer Private Groups and TASTER-Events perfect for team building, corporate events, or private group gatherings.

Working with clay is a stimulating and satisfying experience. Our pottery group events allow participants to tap into creativity, work together in a relaxed setting, and create individual and unique pieces. It's an opportunity to strengthen relationships through focus, patience, and communication.

Pottery is an excellent choice whether you want to have fun together, celebrate an important event (like a birthday or hen party), or improve your team’s professional co-working skills. It encourages individual expression, stimulates neurological intelligence, and can calm the nervous system.

Your group will get a chance to try two different techniques in the same session:

1. Throwing on the potter’s wheel: Experience the meditative and challenging process of wheel-throwing, which requires strength, concentration, and letting go.

Handbuilding: Learn simple hand techniques to create a small object like a mug, vase, or soap dish. This is intuitive, playful, and allows for conversation while being hands-on. You can also apply engobes (colored pigments) to your freshly built pieces.

The TASTER-Event is a 2-in-1 experience lasting 2.5 hours. Groups will switch techniques after an hour, ensuring everyone gets hands-on experience with both wheel-throwing and handbuilding.

Participants can choose to color their pieces with engobes (colored pigment for wet clay) or have the studio glaze them later with a glossy transparent glaze.

Finished pieces will be available for pickup approximately 3 weeks after the session.

The pricing for TASTER-Events is as follows (all prices include MwSt., Materials, and Firing Fees):

• 4-7 people: €75 per person, per 2.5 hours

• 8-14 people: €65 per person, per 2.5 hours

15-25 people: €55 per person, per 2.5 hours

If you're looking for a private session for 1-3 people instead, please go to our Classes pages, select your preferred technique, and then click on 'Private sessions'.

• Payment is required in full upfront.

• Cancellations or changes to a booking can be made up to 1 week before the event without a fee.

• Cancellations between 1 week and 24 hours before the event can be rescheduled up to 1 year from the original booking date with no additional fee, or refunded at 70%.

• Cancellations after 24 hours before the event can be rescheduled for a 30% rescheduling fee.

No refunds can be offered after 24 hours before the event or if fewer people attend than originally booked.

Yes, an invoice with MwSt can be provided upon request.