Intensive Ceramic Handbuilding Course
Overview
A one week course of dedicated teaching and studio work. Ideal for mastery of key ceramics skills and enjoy dedicated time to build a body of work.
The workshop includes sharing pottery decoration techniques and fun. Visiting and working in a professional ceramics studio is a unique experience. Our artisan workshop is accredited by the Generalitat de Catalunya. The opportunity to try your hand at this craft tradition will create a unique and memorable experience.
Wendy and her husband Eric are the founders of Taller Gingell. Reviewed as "a new generation of exceptional artisans" and highlighted as "artisan projects you should know in the fashion world" according to Marie Claire, Condé Nast Traveller and others.
Wendy’s exhibited her work in Europe and North America, including at the Smithsonian, Philadelphia Museum of Art, Barcelona Design Museum and the American Craft Council craft shows. Her work is part of permanent museums and private collections in North America and Europe
What's Included
Meeting Location
Carrer de Salvà
71, 08004 Barcelona, Spain
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Intensive Handbuilding Course
A one week course of dedicated teaching and studio work. Ideal for mastery of key ceramics skills and enjoy dedicated time to build a body of work.
Your teacher, Wendy, will lead during this 20 hour course over 5 days. Sign-up on your own or with a friend - this is an open, friendly environment.
No prior ceramics experience is necessary.
Everything is included. No need to bring anything special with you. We’ll have an apron ready for you. Each student can select upto 5 items to kiln fire.
Instruction is in Spanish and /or English based on your preferences.
What you’ll learn and what we’ll do
The course is 5 consecutive four hour classes Monday - Friday. Each class is designed to introduce specific techniques during the first two hours. The second two hours are individual construction with dedicated instruction.
Learn essential handbuilding techniques. These skills are used to create functional and sculptural work. This provides the foundation for nearly any handbuilding project.
By the end of this course you learn many clay hand building techniques and produce some unique ceramic pieces.
This course is suitable for all levels.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
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Activity code: C-355241P5
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Sky Diving customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- Kiln Firings.
- Clay.
- WIFI.
- Ceramic Modeling Tools.
- Aprons.
- Shipping (if desired).
The minimum age to participate is 13. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Intensive Ceramic Handbuilding Course is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Intensive Ceramic Handbuilding Course will be included in your confirmation email from City Sky Diving. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Kiln Firings
- Clay
- WIFI
- Ceramic Modeling Tools
- Aprons
- Shipping (if desired)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
