Talk & Collective Discussion: When Ceramics Become Part of Life

An open, informal talk about creativity and community. Join a relaxed discussion on becoming a ceramicist, finding your style, handling mistakes, and learning along the way.

This is an open, informal talk about creativity, community, and what it means to start making things with our hands—together.

We begin with a short collective performance where everyone adds a piece of clay to a shared vase. Little by little, a shape grows that reflects everyone in the room, from beginners to experienced ceramicists. A playful introduction that shows how creativity can connect people.

We then move into a relaxed conversation about becoming a ceramicist. There is no single path; some have formal training, others start through curiosity or simply the desire to create. We’ll explore common questions: how to join a ceramics community, deal with fear of mistakes, find our own style. We’ll touch on practical matters—next steps after discovering clay, necessary technical knowledge, work/life balance as a ceramicist. On the personal side, we’ll reflect on doubts, impostor syndrome, tracking growth, and the meditative possibilities of working with clay.
This is not a lecture or masterclass—it is an open conversation for listening, reflecting, questioning, and joining in. The event is held in English.

Participants: all ceramicists from beginners to professionals
Matthias A., architect, studio teacher
Silke V., graphic designer, studio teacher
Sebastian K., ceramist, studio friend
Marina G., product manager, studio coworker
Kinsey C., futurist, studio coworker
Yury K., programmer, studio coworker
Ev F., kamishovka ceramics studio owner