Intro to the wheel ｜Centered hands ｜Private lesson

CHF 145.00 CHF 187.00

Private lesson - Date to be defined together

Centered Hands is a hands-on pottery course designed for those who want to slow down and work with care. Rather than relying on force, speed, or muscle, this course focuses on throwing slowly — guided by breathwork and grounding exercises. Forms emerge through steady hands, focused attention, and thoughtful movement.

Inspired by principles of flow and balance, each session offers time and space to engage deeply with the process. We approach wheel work from the inside out — not just shaping clay, but noticing how your breath, posture, and pace influence the outcome. This is a practical, body-aware method that emphasizes patience, sensitivity, and ease.

What You’ll Experience:

  • Private lesson

  • Breathwork and grounding woven into the practice

  • A quiet studio environment that supports focus and clarity

  • Techniques for working with clay through calm, responsive movement

  • A process-oriented approach rooted in balance, rhythm, and adaptability following taoist approach

  • Shaping vessels through internal awareness rather than external pressure

  • An opportunity to build skill while developing a more relaxed, attentive way of working

  • You have the option to share the course with one other person . However, based on our experience, we recommend attending alone — individual participation tends to lead to better results. If you choose to share the course, simply book one spot and let me know by email.

Centered Hands is ideal for beginners and experienced potters alike — anyone interested in exploring pottery at a slower pace, with space to focus, feel, and create in a more grounded way.

The first 500g are included in the price and will be finished with a transparent glaze. If you would like another color or additional clay, the prices listed in the Conditions below apply.

If you’re a Friend of CAT enter your reduction code to get your special price.

Once you've made your purchase, please contact us at hoi@clayandtao.com to schedule your private lesson.

Private lesson - Date to be defined together

Centered Hands is a hands-on pottery course designed for those who want to slow down and work with care. Rather than relying on force, speed, or muscle, this course focuses on throwing slowly — guided by breathwork and grounding exercises. Forms emerge through steady hands, focused attention, and thoughtful movement.

Inspired by principles of flow and balance, each session offers time and space to engage deeply with the process. We approach wheel work from the inside out — not just shaping clay, but noticing how your breath, posture, and pace influence the outcome. This is a practical, body-aware method that emphasizes patience, sensitivity, and ease.

What You’ll Experience:

  • Private lesson

  • Breathwork and grounding woven into the practice

  • A quiet studio environment that supports focus and clarity

  • Techniques for working with clay through calm, responsive movement

  • A process-oriented approach rooted in balance, rhythm, and adaptability following taoist approach

  • Shaping vessels through internal awareness rather than external pressure

  • An opportunity to build skill while developing a more relaxed, attentive way of working

  • You have the option to share the course with one other person . However, based on our experience, we recommend attending alone — individual participation tends to lead to better results. If you choose to share the course, simply book one spot and let me know by email.

Centered Hands is ideal for beginners and experienced potters alike — anyone interested in exploring pottery at a slower pace, with space to focus, feel, and create in a more grounded way.

The first 500g are included in the price and will be finished with a transparent glaze. If you would like another color or additional clay, the prices listed in the Conditions below apply.

If you’re a Friend of CAT enter your reduction code to get your special price.

Once you've made your purchase, please contact us at hoi@clayandtao.com to schedule your private lesson.

  1. Purchased courses are valid for 12 months from the date of purchase.

  2. Cancellations are possible 48 hours prior to the course for the regular students and 24 hours for Friends of CAT. Late cancellations are not refundable.

  3. Use of the throwing wheel is reserved for students who followed the introduction course with us or already have basic knowledge.

  4. The price for material amounts to 10 CHF per kilo (the rate is subject to modification should the electricity or material costs change). Should you want that I finish your ceramics, the cost amonts to 30 chf per kilo.

  5. Glazing sessions are priced at 47 CHF per hour (outside of a pack). We recommend 1 hour for smaller or simpler pieces and 2 hours for lager works or more detailed decorations. They can be purchased at the studio directly.

  6. Courses are held in English, German, Italian and French depending on the participants wish.

  7. Students are asked to leave their workplaces clean. Cleaning time is included in the lesson time. It takes between 10 and 15 minutes, depending on the student's speed.

  8. Every hour begun is due in full.

  9. Bringing your own materials is not allowed. Only studio-provided materials may be used.

  10. We kindly ask that all pieces be finished and picked up within 3 months of their start date.

  11. For safety reasons, glazing must be done during designated hours. Students are required to wear black nitrile gloves and an FFP3 mask while glazing. Eating or drinking during glazing is strictly prohibited.

  12. Clay is a precious, non-renewable material. We encourage you to be mindful and intentional when choosing which pieces to keep and fire.

  13. Swiss law applies, Geneva courts are competent.