Pottery Classes · Zürich OerlikonEverything you need
to know — before you book.
Packs, pricing, schedules, techniques and what makes Clay & Tao different. All the details in one place.
Tuesdays 18:30 — 20:30
Thursdays 9:30 - 13:30
Saturdays 10:00 - 13:00
Sundays Once a month 10:00 - 13:00
START HERE
Your first session.
The simplest way to begin.
First Pottery Session
CHF 94
2 hours · 500g clay & transparent glaze included
No experience needed
Create your first pieces
Learn essential techniques
Discover the studio and its approach
Max. 4 students per session
500g clay & transparent glaze included
Additional clay: CHF 10 / kg
Spots fill quicklyThis is the best place to start. Two hours in the studio — you'll work with clay, learn the essentials, and leave with your first pieces fired and ready to take home.
By the end, you'll have a clear sense of whether you want to continue — and most students do.
Looking for a gift?
CONTINUE YOUR PRACTICE
Build something
that lasts.
Most students come back after their first session. These packs let you continue at your own pace, with the same individual attention and full flexibility.
10 hours
Build your practice
CHF 420
CHF 42 / hour · firing included · clay CHF 10/kg
This is where things come together. Build consistency and strengthen your technique through regular, guided practice.
Refine gestures and coordination
Develop confidence with clay
Create more intentional, finished pieces
4 weekly slots — book when you want
Valid 6 months · Max. 4 per session
Most popular
20 hours
Deepen your practice
CHF 720
CHF 36 / hour · lowest rate · clay CHF 10/kg
For those who already know they want to continue. Develop deeper control, confidence and visible progress over time.
Gain precision and stability
Work on more complex forms
Refine surface and finishing
Develop your own creative direction
Valid 9 months · Max. 4 per session
Payable in 2 installments
Best Value
Wheel throwing
The Grounded Wheel Approach
CHF 570
Structured entry into wheel throwing
A precision-based approach to the wheel, informed by breath, posture and internal awareness. Rarely taught in Switzerland.
Stability and control over force
Work with larger forms earlier
Reduce frustration, build confidence
Progressive introduction to the wheel
Intensive
SAFETY AND MATERIALS
Glazes you can
actually trust.
Many commercially produced glazes contain metals such as lead, cadmium, arsenic, aluminium, manganese or copper that can leach into food and drinks over time. Most studios use them without testing or disclosure.
At Clay & Tao, every glaze is handcrafted in the studio and independently verified by a laboratory. Every piece you make here is genuinely safe to eat and drink from.
The studio is fully ventilated, protective equipment is provided for all glazing sessions, and every material decision is made with your health — and your family's — in mind.
Handcrafted glazes
Made in the studio — no industrial shortcuts, no unknown ingredients.
Laboratory tested
Independent lab verification — not just a claim. Zero heavy metals detected.
Safe working environment
Full ventilation system, protective equipment during glazing, and deep knowledge of every material used.
FAQ
Questions you
might have.
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No. Most students begin with zero experience. The first session is designed exactly for that — you'll leave with your first pieces and a clear sense of how the process works.
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Nothing. Wear clothes you don't mind getting a little dirty. All tools and equipment are provided in the studio.
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Your first session includes 500g of clay and a transparent glaze. From your second session onwards, clay is charged at CHF 10 per kg — a typical session uses between 0.5 and 1.5 kg depending on what you make. Firing is always included in your pack.We combine a thoughtful, human-centered approach with clear communication and reliable results. It’s not just what we do—it’s how we do it that sets us apart.
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Yes — and we take this seriously. All glazes are handcrafted in the studio and independently tested by a laboratory. Commercially produced glazes are often untested — many contain metals such as lead, cadmium or arsenic that can migrate into food over time. At Clay & Tao, every piece you make is genuinely safe to eat and drink from. The studio is also fully ventilated and protective equipment is provided during all glazing sessions.
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Yes. Once your pack is active, you book each session independently — whichever slot suits you that week. No fixed commitment.
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Maximum 4. This is intentional — it means you receive individual attention every time, not shared guidance in a large group.Collaborative, honest, and straightforward. We're here to guide the process, bring ideas to the table, and keep things moving.
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Packs are valid for 6 months (10h) or 9 months (20h). Extensions can always be discussed directly with the studio.
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The studio is 10 minutes' walk from Oerlikon SBB, and 7 minutes from Sternen Oerlikon (trams 10, 11, 14). Blue zone parking is available nearby.
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Absolutely. The first session is complete in itself — you'll create pieces, learn the essentials and leave with something you made. No commitment beyond the session.
GROUPS AND PRIVATE EVENTS
A creative experience
for your group.
Clay & Tao offers small-scale ceramic sessions for private groups, creative teams or special occasions — birthdays, team events, or simply a different kind of afternoon with friends.
Sessions focus on hand-building techniques in a calm, supported studio environment. Contact the studio to discuss dates and format.
"A space where concentration, craftsmanship and creative renewal coexist."
Clay & Tao, Zürich Oerlikon
Sessions available in English, German, French and Italian. The studio works with a maximum of 4 participants to ensure a genuinely personal experience.
The same principle that informs the Grounded Wheel Approach — working with natural dynamics rather than against them — runs through everything at Clay & Tao. For those interested in exploring this further, Tao consultations offer a structured way to apply that clarity to personal and professional decisions.
Go deeper
Seasonal workshops —
for those who want more.
Four intensive workshops per year — one per season. A concentrated period of deeper immersion into technique, material and creative direction. Something regular sessions can't always offer.
Ready to begin?
Your first session
takes 2 hours.
You leave with pieces you made yourself — and a clear sense of whether you want to continue. No pressure. No commitment beyond the session.
Max. 4 spots per session · Materials & firing included · All levels welcome