Making time in our day to be creative is more important than ever. Pottery is the perfect way to relax, be present and stretch our creative muscles.
There has been a surge in interest in pottery in recent years, and with it there are more ceramic co-working spaces, supply stores, fairs and people interested in pottery. The offer for pottery studios in Barcelona continues to grow. Below they’re listed in alphabetical order.
137° Ceramic Art Studio
137º Artistic Studio opened its doors in 2015 to support Barcelona’s humming ceramics scene. Located on Calle Llull near the metro PobleNou, just across from a park and close to cafes, restaurants and the beach. They offer a variety of ceramics classes for all levels, including intensive, continuous and individual courses and workshops. They also have a “free access” schedule during the week. They organize expositions, pop-ups, events and activities. There is a large classroom and 15 coworking spaces for resident artists. The classroom space is also available for open work hours when class is not in session. The studio is equipped with a kitchen/ dining and chill-out areas and exhibition space. Learn more >
Atuell
Unlike the other pottery studios on this list, Atuell offers an open studio schedule from Mon-Thurs 5:30 to 9:00pm and 5:30-8pm on Fridays. Students can access the workshop any time during this schedule. Access cards are sold for 5 hours (37 Euros) and 10 hours (65 Euros). Slips, basic glazes and firings are included in the price of the card. The studio is located in the Gracia district, near the Fontana metro stop. Learn more >
BAS
Bas is the result of Alicia Bas’s passion for ceramics. In 1970 she established her workshop in Barcelona and began working on clay and, after a long journey through various creative phases, in 2013, with the initiative of her daughter, Xènia Bas, the Bas project was born. Bas is a family project that draws on the know-how of handmade ceramics and the precise outline of contemporary design. They offer ceramics and mold-making courses in Spanish. Learn more >
BCN Clay Studio
BCN Clay Studio launched in September 2018, offering new classes and coworking opportunities in the Gracia district. They currently have spaces available for ceramists and jewelers. Perks include a personal table, personal drawer + shelves, access to kilns, pottery wheels and basic glazes, kitchenette + coffee/tea. They have ongoing as well as weekend workshops dedicated to wheel-throwing, hand-building, porcelain and more. Location in the district of Gracia. Learn more >
Corrie Bain Ceramics School
This school was launched in 2019 and is located in a spacious building in the centre of Poblenou, with plenty of natural light. The space measures 300 m2 distributed on one floor, and is fully equipped with 10 Shimpo wheels, and a 300 Litre Nabertherm electric Kiln. The school is divided into 7 different areas: Wheel throwing, hand building, glazing, 20 communal coworking spaces, 9 artists spaces, kitchen, and reception. They have a small gallery, library and chill out area. They offer high quality, professional ceramics courses in various ceramics techniques such as: hand building, wheel throwing, glazing and decoration. They also host Artists Residencies and Symposiums. Learn more >
Coure taller de ceramica
Coure taller de ceramica is an open studio workshop in Eixample where you can obtain a “passport” to attend classes. Learn more >
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[‘eko.] Ceramic Space
Tucked into the eclectic and quaint district of Sant Antoní, you can find a beautiful space dedicated to clay, named after it’s founder, Echo (pronounced [‘eko]). Native to China, Echo has worked with many art forms, including photography and jewelry, before finally settling down in the world of clay. Her creative space offers coworking, workshops as well as pop-up shows. Learn more >
Espai Ku
ku means emptiness, latent potentiality, constant changes. Espai ku is a ceramics studio, a working place for its members. Ceramics, painting and sculpture are our main activities. Espai ku also has an area exhibiting the work of its members, and eventually also that of guest artists. There has emerged the possibility to host concerts, theatre and other events. Espai ku is also a place where guest artists/ artisans can offer various workshops. Learn more >
El Torn de Barcelona
Opening its doors in 2007, El Torn Barcelona was the first large, international ceramics hub in Barcelona, bringing potters and artists together with classes and coworking. This ceramics studio is located in a large commercial space in the district of PobleNou. There is a classroom, exhibition area, coworking studio spaces, a glazing area and kitchen/bathrooms. El Torn de Barcelona studio space is shared among a large group of international artists and they offer continuous and intensive classes for all skill levels. Learn more >
FELIZ STUDIO
Started by Milena (Argentina) and Sara (Barcelona) after the pandemic, Feliz Studio offers intensive and weekly classes, workshops and private groups in El Clot district. Learn more >
FORMA
The Forma school of ceramics, founded in 1970, is a family center founded by Joan Auleda and Maria Rosa Segón. Since 1997, her daughter Elisabet Auleda is the director of the school and his son Ivan Biescas (3rd generation) is the pottery teacher. Their method is to teach students the techniques they prefer and the courses adjust to their needs. Learn more >
Laüma
Laüma is an artistic studio that is born with the objective of bringing creativity closer to everyday life. They offer courses related to artistic creation to initiate exchange, experimentation, autonomous learning and creative freedom. It’s also posible to rent the space for personal or collective projects. Learn more >
LesMans
LesMans is a space for creation and training in ceramics and other artistic disciplines such as animation and gardening. They offer courses, monographs, work spaces for coworkers and store-gallery. Located in the district of El Clot, LesMans is a cozy space open to creativity! Learn more >
Little Studio
Located in the district of Gracia, Little Studio offers classes for kids and adults. There is an exposition space as well as coworking spaces to create your ceramics autonomously. Learn more >
Studio Kanay
Founded by Katia Falcón in 2016, Studio Kanay started out in the historic center of Barcelona, in the district of El Raval and in 2020 moved to a larger space on Calle Bruc, just a few minutes walk from the Palau de la Musica Catalana. Studio Kanay offers hand-building pottery classes as well as wheel throwing classes. There are also a few coworking spaces for artists to work independently. Learn more >
Taller de Ceràmica Japonesa Yuu
The Taller de Cerámica Yuu is run by Japanese potter Motoko Araki. This ceramics studio is located in the historic city center, in the district of La Ribera. Classes for small groups are offered Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday and there is a small gallery where exhibitions are held. Learn more >
Terra i Pell
Terra i Pell is a new concept store and artisan studio located in the trendy creative district of El Born. You can find handmade ceramics, jewelry and leather products made by two local artisans, Purificación Rodríguez and Víctor Resa. Besides selling their artwork, this is a working studio where Purificación and Victor give lessons and workshops. You can take wheel throwing and clay hand building classes. Learn more >
Tierra Cerámicas
Paula and Jose started a studio with a home spirit, where they design and produce unique, special pieces designed both for everyday use and for decorating a space. Located in the Gracia district, they offer workshops as well as monthly classes. Their coworking has 7 individual workplaces and a common area. Each member has free access with keys and will have their own table, chair, 5 shelves and a wide variety of glazes included in the rental. Learn more >
Turbot Design
The Turbot Design Studio is located in the district of Poble Sec. Founded by a Polish architect who has a passion for clay! The studio is equipped with a small classroom and coworking spaces for rent. Learn more >
Vuelasola y Hombre Pez
Vuelasola and Hombre Pez is a production ceramics studio that unites the workshops of two Spanish artists, Mily Brezmes and Vicente Rivera. Located in the district of El Born, the studio space includes a gallery. Learn more >
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please can you help me in where I can find a second hand pottery wheel?
Budget up to €500 for the right wheel
thanks,
Debbie
Hello Debbie,
Are you located in Spain? If so, I would check the following websites for used wheels:
– http://www.portalceramica.com/taulell/taulell.php#
– https://es.wallapop.com/
– https://www.milanuncios.com/publicar-anuncios-gratis/
Best of luck!
Amelia