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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.
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OPENING HOURS
Tuesday

Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Sunday 10 - 14 H
16 - 20 H
16 - 20 H
10 - 14 H
16 - 20 H
16 - 20 H
AGENDA / 2026
January Throwing course / SOLD OUT
February Whistling clay w/ Domenico Mangano
 Ceramic course w/ Elshaday Berhane / SOLD OUT
 Handbuilding course
March Throwing course
Computer Clay w/ Martin Kofoed Pedersen
Ash Glazes w/ Hannah Rose Whittle New Date
AprilAmsterdam Glazes w/ Benedetta Pompili
May onwardst.b.a.


THROWING COURSE / MARCH

A course by 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:
Thursdays from 6PM to 8PM - From the 5th of March
363 euro (incl. BTW)
BOOK 


CERAMIC COURSE BEGINNERS

A 5-week course lead by Elshaday Berhane introducing to the world of ceramics. Each session combines theory and hands-on making, giving participants both an understanding of the material and confidence in creating with it.
Participants will complete a small hand-built cup or mug, plus a larger personal project such as a vase or sculptural piece. No prior experience is required – just curiosity and willingess nto get your hands dirty.
The fee includes:
5 sessions
Clay
Glazes
Firings
The class is run in a small group of mpax. 4-6 participants
Every Fridays from 10AM to 1PM
From the 6th of Feruary 2026
360 euro (incl. BTW)
SOLD OUT 


WHISTLING CLAY

Sundays the 15th & 22nd of February
10 AM - 1 PM
Led by artist Domenico Mangano, the workshop offers in two sessions the opportunity to create your own ceramic flute and participate in a creative and shared experience.
The participants will make a flute and fire it togethe. Ceramic flutes, also known as okarinas or stone whistles, have different functions in different civilizations around the world. Together with the workshop participants, we will explore the radical and imaginative design aspects inherent in these magical sound instruments in an artistic, playful and poetic way.
Max 8 participants
Price including:
Tools
Clay
Firings
€ 145,50 incl. BTW
BOOK

ASH GLAZES WORKSHOP

Mondays 2nd & 9th March  
18.00 pm - 20:30 pm (SOLD OUT)

Saturday 14th March (Day Intensive)
10.00 am - 15.00 pm
Ash glazing course led by Hannah Rose Whittle. 
This course will cover how to process and mix glazes with ash, a variety of bio-ash will be provided and you are welcome to also bring your own. You will be introduced to ash glazes, make test tiles and some initial glaze tests. You will make glaze samples and develop bespoke recipes to take back to your studio practice. Suitable for both beginners and glaze enthusiasts! All tests will be fired in an electric kiln. 
Max 6 participants 
Price including:
Tools
Clay
Glaze materials 
Firings
€ 175 incl. BTWBOOK

HAND BUILDING

Saturdays 14th & 28th February 
15:00 - 17.30
Two session introduction to handbuilding and glazing ceramics led by Hannah Rose Whittle. 
The first class will cover making with various handbuilding techniques, including pinch pots, slab building and coil building. Come along with your own ideas and make functional or sculptural objects.
The second class will cover the basics of glazing, you will finish with your very own glazed ceramic objects.
Please note:there is a week gap between classes to allow for drying and firing the objects before glazing. 
Hannah Rose Whittle is an artist and researcher focusing on process led explorations into sustainable ceramics practices, highlighting material agency and knowledges.  
Max 6 participants 
Price including all tools, materials and firings
€ 145 incl. BTW
BOOK




COMPUTER CLAY

A course by Martin Kofoed Pedersen that demystifies 3D workflows through a DIY approach, using only free softwares to achieve results that would otherwise be very difficult. Anyone can join!
On the first workshop day, Martin will introduce the software and overall workflow. Participants will sculpt the object they want to produce in ZBrush, from which a two-part mould will be created in Blender. By the end of the session, the moulds will be exported and prepared for 3D printing. Martin will follow each participant individually, step by step.
    On the second workshop day, everyone’s mould will have been 3D printed. Following a demonstration, participants will create up to five individual pieces, which may function independently or be assembled into larger compositions. At the end of the day, the finished work(s) will be raw-glazed in a transparent glaze. 
Requirements: a compatible laptop (Windows 10/11 64-bit or macOS 13+) with Blender and ZBrushCoreMini installed (or the freemium ZBrush edition if CoreMini is discontinued). Please contact us if you experience any issues downloading or installing the software.
The fee includes:
2 sessions
Clay
3D-printed models
Glazes
Firings
Up to 5 final pieces
The class is run in a small group of up to 8 participants to allow for personal guidance.
 Sundays the 22nd and 29th of March from 10 AM to 2 PM
170 euro (incl. BTW)
BOOK 

AMSTERDAM GLAZES

Sundays the 12th & 19th of April
10AM - 1PM
2 sessions of 1:1 learning how to preparing glazes for ceramics from scratch with social designer and material researcher Benedetta Pompili.
The course covers how to practically tackle the making of a glaze starting from local resources, including household waste (f.e. glass, eggshells), architectural waste (bricks, concrete), found materials (f.e. seashells, rocks) and industrial waste (f.e. ashes, iron).
The workshop includes:
- Processing found raw materials from local sourcing
- Samples making & testing 
Max 8 participants 
Price including:
Tools
Clay
Firings
€ 165,50 incl. BTW
BOOK 

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 

Up to 12h open studio per week
1 bisque firing (1020C)*
1 glaze firing (1220C/1080C)*
Glazes & recycled clay
Storage box of 40x22x30 cm
Storage shelf of 80x50x25 cm
Technical advice
Tools
10% off workshops & courses
183,42€ (BTW incl.) per month
RESERVE

CLAY GYM XL

Up to 24h open studio per week
2 bisque firings (1020C)* p.m.
2 glaze firings (1220C/1080C)* p.m.
Glazes & recycled clay 
2 storage boxes of 40x22x30 cm
Storage shelf of 100x50x25 cm
Technical advice
Tools
10% off workshops & courses
263,42€ (BTW incl.) per month
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INTAKE

Come by to meet us, visit the space and check the equipment. We always recommend to do so before starting the membership, especially if you’ve never been at ours beforehand. Feel welcome to share with us your ideas, means, and deadlines. Our team will suggest which plans or courses could best suit you without obligation.
FREE
RESERVE
The membership starts and ends on a monthly basis. It renews automatically, and it can be canceled anytime. Check out our terms and conditions for more detailed information about the clay gym. 
*The standard firing included in the membership is a 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 your spot.
Download here our workshop manual to get to know how we run the atelier.

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 25% 0 - 0,2mm, suitable for building and throwing.
Can I bring my own clay and/or glazes?
Sure; please always check with us first for the temperatures of clay body/glazes.
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.
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 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 are looking forward to hear your ideas and share the space with you.

FIRING AT OURS

Our 95-litre electric top-loading kiln is built with an 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.
NB: a.tm. the service is full. Next firings from non-members are welcome from April 2026 onwards.

BISQUE 1020 °C

1 shelf ⌀ 47 cm: 8,55 euro
1/2 kiln 47,5ℓ: 17,12
Full kiln: 34,20

1080 °C

1 shelf ⌀ 47 cm: 9,06 euro
1/2 kiln 47,5ℓ: 18,12
Full kiln: 36,25

1220 °C

1 shelf ⌀ 47 cm:  14,60 euro
1/2 kiln 47,5ℓ: 29,20
Full kiln: 58,40
If 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 it here in advance.
The prices include the time and labour of our team setting up and loading the kiln and the energy consumption.