This is a custom-made offering for a family or group of friends of up to 4 persons. This creates a cosy, friendly atmosphere where your needs can be met.
Holistic heart space setting to re-charge, find fresh strength and inspiration and an exciting intro in the different modalities of ceramic world and getting to know our herd of horses and their language. A real deep dive in the creative sanctuary I have created here in the middle of nowhere that became really somewhere!
This course is organized on-request for a family of up to 4 persons and can include any combination of ages (4 adults, 2adults+2 children etc) . Price is all inclusive for the whole group of up to 4 persons.
Included is 4 hours of guided sessions per day, each immersion is suited for the individual group, I will custom design your classes to suit your wishes.
Some of the available options are:
WHEEL LESSONS : I can cover everything from preparing the clay, to centring and pulling up a cylinder and further shaping techniques, as well as trimming in the next day. Having taught hundreds of beginners I have an eye for detail and fun way to make each step memorable and easy to understand not just technically, but also energetically. The whole art of living is within the microcosm of the wheel-practice.
DINNERWARE: We can make your own dinner-set in slab-rolling method- allowing you to create professional looking dinner set in just a few hours. Have a look at my dinner sets to see examples of what can be created under my guidance. Both kids and adults love pressing our range of wooden stamps and plants into plates to make lovely patterns.
HORSEMANSHIP: we begin with theory and art of horse communication, continue by observing the herd movement and practicing basic communication from the ground. My priority is to make a safe place for both you and the horses, in this sanctuary we look for inter-species harmony and communication. Healing comes naturally, is both given and received in this space. We don’t offer riding lessons. Meet our herd!
HAND BUILDING: We will explore hand-building cups and bowls and adding various textures. We have several “tricks” to allow also kids and total beginners to create functional and beautiful pieces even in their first time with clay.
This holiday immersion is ideal as first experience into the magical land of pottery (and horses).
Located in the rural Zemgale countryside, the closest town Bauska is 25km, the vibrant capital Riga convenient 70km away, surrounded by vast farming fields and an enchanted apple orchard, next to horse “paddock paradise” sanctuary “LaimesZirgi”. The studio is just 5min away from nr.1 top tourist location in Latvia- the gorgeous Rundale Palace as well as other lovely day trips in the local area such as SPA at Mazmezotne manor house.
Every day we spend 4 hours in guided practice to explore all different modalities offered. Lessons are (10:00-12:00, then you have 2 hour brake for lunch and we meet again for afternoon session 14:00-16:00).
For those staying in nearby hotels- please also arrive a day before too so we can start the morning session the next day.
10:00 meet and greet, studio and farm tour, meet the horses
10:30-12:00 hand building cups and bowls in pinching technique
12:00 - 14:00 lunch brake
14:00-16:00 guided pottery wheel practice
10:00 - 12:00 make your own heirloom dinnerware (set of up to 8 plates/bowls)
12:00- 14:00 lunch brake
14:00-16:00 continued guided wheel practice as well as trimming previous days work OR session with the horses
total 8 hours of guidance across 2 days
Material and firing fees*
(Offering for a 4 person group/price for the whole group)
*Our basic material/firing fee package includes glazing and firing of up to 20 pieces (pieces stay in the studio for 1 month and are shipped after to your address (additional cost for shipment).
WHO is this for? Family or group of friends, total up to 4 person group.
WHEN? I will organize this mini-holiday for a date of your preference.
WHERE? My light-filled gorgeous studio in the countryside of Latvia. Just 1.1 hour drive from RIX airport! Just type “Laima Ceramics” in google maps and you will find it!
BY WHO? Led by me- Laima Piliņa- I created this pottery studio at age 22 (2013), made my first restaurant tableware ranges for international restaurants at age 24 and became the guardian to a herd of horses at 25- it has been a wonderful and magical journey > read my full story here.
HOW MUCH? All inclusive offering for 960eur.
We suggest these nearby guest houses short drive from the studio:
Location is rural and you do need rental car to get around. There are also plenty of amazing restaurants and cafes in 5-20min driving distance.
Read travel and arrival tips here>
Write to me at : laimaceramics@gmail.com to check available dates.
See booking Terms&Conditions here.
We hope to meet you in Latvia!
This is a custom-made offering for a family or group of friends of up to 4 persons. This creates a cosy, friendly atmosphere where your needs can be met.
Holistic heart space setting to re-charge, find fresh strength and inspiration and an exciting intro in the different modalities of ceramic world and getting to know our herd of horses and their language. A real deep dive in the creative sanctuary I have created here in the middle of nowhere that became really somewhere!
This course is organized on-request for a family of up to 4 persons and can include any combination of ages (4 adults, 2adults+2 children etc) . Price is all inclusive for the whole group of up to 4 persons.
Included is 4 hours of guided sessions per day, each immersion is suited for the individual group, I will custom design your classes to suit your wishes.
Some of the available options are:
WHEEL LESSONS : I can cover everything from preparing the clay, to centring and pulling up a cylinder and further shaping techniques, as well as trimming in the next day. Having taught hundreds of beginners I have an eye for detail and fun way to make each step memorable and easy to understand not just technically, but also energetically. The whole art of living is within the microcosm of the wheel-practice.
DINNERWARE: We can make your own dinner-set in slab-rolling method- allowing you to create professional looking dinner set in just a few hours. Have a look at my dinner sets to see examples of what can be created under my guidance. Both kids and adults love pressing our range of wooden stamps and plants into plates to make lovely patterns.
HORSEMANSHIP: we begin with theory and art of horse communication, continue by observing the herd movement and practicing basic communication from the ground. My priority is to make a safe place for both you and the horses, in this sanctuary we look for inter-species harmony and communication. Healing comes naturally, is both given and received in this space. We don’t offer riding lessons. Meet our herd!
HAND BUILDING: We will explore hand-building cups and bowls and adding various textures. We have several “tricks” to allow also kids and total beginners to create functional and beautiful pieces even in their first time with clay.
This holiday immersion is ideal as first experience into the magical land of pottery (and horses).
Located in the rural Zemgale countryside, the closest town Bauska is 25km, the vibrant capital Riga convenient 70km away, surrounded by vast farming fields and an enchanted apple orchard, next to horse “paddock paradise” sanctuary “LaimesZirgi”. The studio is just 5min away from nr.1 top tourist location in Latvia- the gorgeous Rundale Palace as well as other lovely day trips in the local area such as SPA at Mazmezotne manor house.
Every day we spend 4 hours in guided practice to explore all different modalities offered. Lessons are (10:00-12:00, then you have 2 hour brake for lunch and we meet again for afternoon session 14:00-16:00).
For those staying in nearby hotels- please also arrive a day before too so we can start the morning session the next day.
10:00 meet and greet, studio and farm tour, meet the horses
10:30-12:00 hand building cups and bowls in pinching technique
12:00 - 14:00 lunch brake
14:00-16:00 guided pottery wheel practice
10:00 - 12:00 make your own heirloom dinnerware (set of up to 8 plates/bowls)
12:00- 14:00 lunch brake
14:00-16:00 continued guided wheel practice as well as trimming previous days work OR session with the horses
total 8 hours of guidance across 2 days
Material and firing fees*
(Offering for a 4 person group/price for the whole group)
*Our basic material/firing fee package includes glazing and firing of up to 20 pieces (pieces stay in the studio for 1 month and are shipped after to your address (additional cost for shipment).
WHO is this for? Family or group of friends, total up to 4 person group.
WHEN? I will organize this mini-holiday for a date of your preference.
WHERE? My light-filled gorgeous studio in the countryside of Latvia. Just 1.1 hour drive from RIX airport! Just type “Laima Ceramics” in google maps and you will find it!
BY WHO? Led by me- Laima Piliņa- I created this pottery studio at age 22 (2013), made my first restaurant tableware ranges for international restaurants at age 24 and became the guardian to a herd of horses at 25- it has been a wonderful and magical journey > read my full story here.
HOW MUCH? All inclusive offering for 960eur.
We suggest these nearby guest houses short drive from the studio:
Location is rural and you do need rental car to get around. There are also plenty of amazing restaurants and cafes in 5-20min driving distance.
Read travel and arrival tips here>
Write to me at : laimaceramics@gmail.com to check available dates.
See booking Terms&Conditions here.
We hope to meet you in Latvia!
