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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
Assembling circular glazes w/ RR
Throwing - follow up
Amsterdam Glazes
November
Throwing course
Ceramic course w/ Elshaday Berhane
Winter holidays market
December Winter holidays - t.b.a.
Agenda 2026


January Vuur collective anniversary - t.b.a.
FebruaryComing soon

October 2025

AMSTERDAM GLAZES

Sundays the 5th & 12th of October
10AM - 1PM
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 2PM to 4:30PM - From  the 26th of October
 Thursdays from 6PM to 8:30PM - from the 2nd of October
363 euro (incl. BTW)
BOOK



ASSEMBLING CIRCULAR GLAZES w/ RR

Workshop ♯8: a beginners' workshop on making ceramic glazes from regional waste, reconnecting with materials at the end of their life cycle.
Ceramic glazes are essentially a kind of glass. In industry, they are often produced with mined raw materials that can be highly toxic to both people and the environment. vuur collective explores a different, more circular path. In this workshop, we’ll experiment with ashes, stones, and other remnants from our surroundings to create safe and unexpected surfaces on clay. By working with what is already here, we discover new ways of glazing that are grounded, imaginative, and circular.
In collaboration with Reparatie Remise 💝
1 session of 4 hours including pinching, preparing and applying the glazes.
Max. 8 participants
19th of October, from 1PM to 5PM
FREE
SOLD OUT


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
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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:
Thursdays from 5:30PM to 8PM - From the 6th of November
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 handbuilt 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 max. 4-6 participants
Every Fridays from 10AM to 1PM
From the 7th of November 2025
360 euro (incl. BTW)
BOOK


WINTER HOLIDAYS MARKET


A curated ceramic market by a few collective members, with gluehwine, homemade snacks and music.
With ceramics by saskia Blagaj-Berger, Rebecca Bordini, James VoelckeRs, Mirabel Levine, Awital Bar Barroeta, Iris Hirschel, Ronald Boer, Huwan Peng, Sana Johnson, and Lauren Adams.
23rd of November
3 - 8 PM


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, if you’ve never been at ours beforehand. 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. 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 a 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.
We are particularly interested in hosting alternative and unique activites, that represent 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, documentation and admin. Firing(s) and material(s) costs are excluded. No fee is charged for using the space.
In the photo: Elena Genesio’s workshop about slip casting wild clay and learning how to make a two parts mould.

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