What "Food Safe Glaze" Actually Means — And Why It Matters More Than You Think
"Food safe glaze" sounds reassuring. But in Switzerland, the law only sets migration limits for two metals — lead and cadmium. No legal limit exists for arsenic, cobalt, nickel, zinc, or eleven other elements that can migrate into your food. Here is what independent testing actually means, and why it matters more than a label.
A Slower, More Attentive Way to Learn Wheel Throwing in Zürich
A more attentive approach to wheel throwing in Zürich. Explore how working with movement, breath and clay can lead to greater stability, precision and understanding over time.
Pottery & Taoism: Balancing the Five Elements Through Clay
In Taoism, harmony comes from the balance of the Five Elements. Pottery brings all of them together: the grounding of Earth, the adaptability of Water, the structure of Metal, the creativity of Wood, and the transformative power of Fire. Through clay, this philosophy becomes tangible.