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vuur collective is a shared ceramic atelier in Amsterdam exploring circular, locally sourced, and regenerative materials. The collective offers a non-institutional space where makers, artists, and designers can engage in circular practices and collaborative material research through workshops, lectures, events, and memberships.

Agenda 2025
October
Throwing course
Throwing follow up
Amsterdam Glaze
November
Throwing course
December & Later
To be announced

October 2025

AMSTERDAM GLAZES

Sundays the 5th & 12th of October
10 - 13 pm
2 sessions of 1:1 learning how to preparing glazes for ceramics from scratch with artist Anna Leoni & designer Benedetta Pompili.
The workshop includes:
- Collecting & processing of found raw materials
- Samples making & testing 
Max 8 participants 
Price including:
Tools
Clay
Firings
€ 145,50 incl. BTW
SOLD OUT


THROWING COURSE

A course by Yuval Harel and Benedetta Pompili where you’ll learn about throwing techniques. From preparing the clay for the wheel, centering, shaping, trimming, adding handles.
At the end you’ll have the basic skills to continue and practice throwing on your own and several complete pieces to take home with you.
The materials (clay and glazes) in the studio are based on recycled raw materials only.
The fee includes:
5 sessions
Clay
Glazes
Firings
Up to 5 final pieces
The class is run in a small group of max. 4 participants to allow personal guidance and adapt to your level & interest (from complete beginner to wanting to deepen and brush up technique).
Available sessions:
Sundays from 2 to 4:30 pm - From  26th of October
 Thursdays from 6 to 8:30 pm - from the 2nd of October
363 euro (incl. BTW)
BOOK


THROWING FOLLOW-UP

Two sessions to keep growing your throwing techniques. From using profiles, creating sprouts, adding handles, using bats, and trimming.At the end you’ll have the skills to continue and practice throwing on your own, as well as bringing complete pieces to take home with you.
The fee includes:
2 sessions (2 hours each)
Clay
Glazes
Firings
1:1 guidance
Max. 4 participants per session
Pick the 2 dates that suite you best:
Mondays from 8 to 10:00 pm - 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th of October
110 euro (incl. BTW)
10% discount for members
15% discount for students
SIGN UP


THROWING COURSE NOVEMBER

A course by Yuval Harel and Benedetta Pompili where you’ll learn about throwing techniques. From preparing the clay for the wheel, centering, shaping, trimming, adding handles.
At the end you’ll have the basic skills to continue and practice throwing on your own and several complete pieces to take home with you.
The materials (clay and glazes) in the studio are based on recycled raw materials only.
The fee includes:
5 sessions
Clay
Glazes
Firings
Up to 5 final pieces
The class is run in a small group of max. 4 participants to allow personal guidance and adapt to your level & interest (from complete beginner to wanting to deepen and brush up technique).
Available sessions:
Sundays from 2 to 4:30 pm - From: t.b.a
363 euro (incl. BTW)
T.B.A

CLAY GYM

The montlhy membership is meant for you if you’re comfortable with ceramics and you want to deepen your practice on your own in the atelier.

CLAY GYM BASIC 

24h open studio per week
1 bisque firing (1020C)*
1 glaze firing (1220C/1080C)*
Glazes 
Storage box
Storage shelf of 70x50x25 cm
Technical advice
Tools
10% off workshops & courses
183,42€ (BTW incl.) per month
JOIN THE WAITING LIST

CLAY GYM XL

24h open studio per week
4 bisque firings (1020C)* p.m.
4 glaze firings (1220C/1080C)* p.m.
Glazes 
2 storage boxes
Storage shelf of 100x50x25 cm
Technical advice
Tools
10% off workshops & courses
260€ (BTW incl.) per month
JOIN THE WAITING LIST

INTAKE

Come by to meet us, visit the space and check the equipment. We always recommend to do so before starting the membership.Feel welcome to share with us your ideas, means, and deadlines.Our team will suggest you how to proceed, which plans or courses could best suit you without any obligation.
FREE
RESERVE
The membership starts and ends on a monthly basis. It renews automatically, and it can be canceled anytime.
The firing included is one full kiln shelf of ⌀ 47 cm and with a max heigh of 30 cm for each piece.
Are you already a member? BOOK a timeslot below to let us know when you are coming and secure a spot.

FA

Q


I have an experimental idea and I am not sure where to start.
We’d recommend you to reserve an intake.
Do you sell clay?
Yes. We support and provide Witgert 100% recycled stoneware (12 euro per 10 Kg), suitable for building and throwing. If you wish to work with a different type, check with us for firing temperatures and properties. You can also order other materials through us.
Can I bring my own clay and/or glazes?
Sure; please always check with us first for the temperatures of clay body/glazes. You can also order other materials through us.
Can I fire more than a kiln shelf per month and/or make bigger sizes?
Of course. Depending on the sizes and quantities you can pay a separate additional price. Please be in contact with us so that we can advice you along the way and plan smoothly for all the other members.
What shall I bring with me?
We offer basic tools, clay and glazes. Feel welcome to bring your own. There is also a kitchen, where you can make tea & coffee.
What if I need to cancel my membership?
Please send an e-mail to vuurcollective@gmail.com at least 1 month in advance.
I have booked a course but I cannot attend it anymore
Check out the cancellation policy in our terms&conditions to see if a full refund is applicable.
How is my data used?
In our privacy policy you can find out which information that we collect and how we use it.

GROUP WORKSHOPS

For team building, private group, events and/or workshops* at ours please send us an email to vuurcollective@gmail.com to coordinate and talk possibilities. We had so much fun in the past months, so we are looking forward to hear your ideas and share the space with you.
We are particularly interested in hosting alternative and unique activites, that represents an unprecedented occasion to share knowledge that is circular, bioregional, overlooked or getting lost.
The makers that are selected by the team earn 90% of the revenues from the sales of the participants’ tickets. The collective keeps 10% to help with the logistics and admin. Firing(s) and material(s) costs are excluded. No fee is charged for renting the space.
In the photo: Elena Genesio’s workshop about slip casting wild clay and learning how to make a two parts mould.

FIRING AT OURS

We have a 95-litre electric top-loading kiln, built with eco-friendly and energy-efficient design. Our electricity is sourced from renewables. To ensure sustainability and efficiency, we only fire full kilns, following a weekly schedule based on demand. 
Set-temperature firings are included in the membership, but an additional charge applies if members exceed 50 litres per month.
Non-members are welcome to fire with us—pricing for our standard set temperatures is listed below.

BISQUE 1020 °C

1 shelf ⌀ 47 cm: 7 euro
1/2 kiln 47,5ℓ: 18,75
Full kiln: 37,31

1060 °C

1 shelf ⌀ 47 cm: 11 euro
1/2 kiln 47,5ℓ: 28,12
Full kiln: 47,5

1220 °C

1 shelf ⌀ 47 cm: 13 euro
1/2 kiln 47,5ℓ: 42,18
Full kiln: 57,25If you’d like to fire a full kiln at a custom temperature, please contact us at vuurcollective@gmail.com
Prices may fluctuate due to changes in energy costs from our provider, and we will notify you in advance.
The prices include the time and labour of our team setting up and loading the kiln and the energy consumption.

ABOUT

vuur collective is a shared ceramic workspace in Amsterdam exploring sustainable, locally sourced, and regenerative materials.
Central to vuur is a commitment to participatory learning and accountable  sourcing of raw materials.
On the one hand the the collective offers a non-institutional platform where makers, artists, and designers can engage with circular materials and collaborative research through workshops, events and lectures.
On the other hand, members can make and learn through hands-on experimentation, sharing tools, methods, and findings to build a growing  and site-responsive archive of material practices.
Co-founded by Benedetta Pompili,  Hannah Rose Whittle and Yuval Harel
Everything is made in-house, from graphic design to photography.



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