4-day immersion COURSE
WHEELTHROWING
MAKING HEIRLOOM DINNERWARE
THE HEALING POWER OF HORSES
SELF-DEVELOPMENT, INTEGRITY, AUTHENTICITY
IMMERSE YOURSELF IN THE FUNDAMENTALS OF CERAMICS and HORSES
This is a custom-made offering for 2-4 guests at a time. This creates a cosy, friendly atmosphere where your needs can be met. You can come as an absolute beginner or already with some experience.
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 programme is organised on-request and suitable for both solo traveller, couples, group of friends, family or team.
LESSON LENGTH
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. If you are already advanced we can delve into the art of throwing porcelain (my favorite), teapot making or other difficult shapes like spheres or combining shapes. 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.
GLAZING: gorgeous matte, lava, metallic, natural and special-effect glazes are my speciality. I can cover both glaze development and various glaze application methods. Have a look here at some of my favourites.
DINNERWARE: I can teach you how to make you dream 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. I have made thousands of plates and bowls for restaurants around the globe, through repetition I have unlocked the key of looking for efficiency, ease and flow and grace in every process. Even if you already know how to hand build with slabs- this class will take your skills to the next level!
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. Meet our herd!
HAND BUILDING: We can explore hand-building porcelain cups and adding various textures OR it is possible to learn coiling technique to build a larger ceramic floor vase during this course too. For large scale work there are additional firing and material costs though, have a look here.
RAKU and WOOD-FIRING: this 4-day stay is too short for full firing cycles, but feel free to reach out to extend your stay and take part in alternative firing techniques! There are two local traditions in Latvia I would love to introduce you to: Baltic Raku (Obvara) (900C) and reduction (black) firing for earthenware (1100c).
SELF-DEVELOPMENT and COMMUNICATION - more than just pottery skills and techniques - I love to sprinkle in every lesson glimpses in the the universal truths available in every interaction. 99.99% of life is energy after all. In my own life I use such methods as TheWork of Byron Katie, Belief work, Qigong, Somatic movement practice, Gene Keys, Human Design as well look for balance and harmony in both life and work.
NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
This holiday immersion is ideal as first experience into the magical land of pottery (and horses) as well as for those with lots of experience, but who want to improve their technique or simply try something different.
PROPERTY
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.
COURSE STRUCTURE
Every day we spend 4 hours in guided practice, lessons are suited for each group, we can decide to focuss on a single practice (e.g. wheel throwing) or explore all different modalities offered. We adhere to the time structure (10:00-16:00), yet sessions are in FLOW state so we get a lot done in each day.
For those staying on site - arrive a day before to allow time to settle in, check-in is from 14:00 until 20:00. For those staying in nearby hotels- please also arrive a day before too so we can start the morning session the next day.
Here is one example of the 4 day course structure:
Day 1:
10:00 meet and greet, tea, studio and farm tour, meet the horses
11:00 wheel demo
12:00 - 14:00 lunch brake
14:00-16:00 guided wheel practice (stoneware), for beginners also intro to wedging and preparing space and materials
16:00 free time in the studio to keep exploring
Day 2:
10:00 - 12:00 handbuilding (either porcelain cups with various textures or coiling larger size vases)
12:00- 14:00 lunch brake
14:00-16:00 continued guided wheel practice as well as trimming and adding handles to previous days work.
Day 3:
10:00 - 12:00 advancing to wheel throwing porcelain (if skill level allows)
12:00- 14:00 lunch brake
14:00-16:00 holistic horsemanship intro
Day 4:
10:00 - 12:00 slab-rolling dinner set OR exploring GLAZES and glazing techniques
12:00- 14:00 lunch brake
14:00-16:00 shaping dinner set
* The studio is available for you also after the daily guided sessions finish, so feel free to stay longer and enjoy!
Included:
total 16 hours of guidance across 4 days
Material and firing fees*
4 x lunches in the studio
TOTAL all inclusive : 1800eur
(Offering for 2-4 person group/price per person)
*Our basic material/firing fee package includes glazing and firing of up to 10 pieces (pieces stay in the studio for 1 month and are shipped after to your address (additional cost for shipment).
All meals and drinks are served on my gorgeous handmade tableware! A very special experience :) I can normally cater to pisceterican, vegetarian and vegan diet choices. There is also kitchen to make meals in, as well as a couple of amazing restaurants and cafes in 5-20min driving distance.
Read travel and arrival tips here>
WHO is this for? Anyone from someone just curious to already advanced potters. Custom made offering to meet you where you are at!
WHEN? If applying as single person choose from available dates below, or better yet - come with your friends, family or colleagues and I will organise this mini-retreat 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 1800eur.
ACCOMODATION OPTIONS:
We have limited spaces available at our family home (2min walk from the studio) we also suggest for you nearby guest houses in 5min drive from the studio so you can choose what suits you best:
1 en-suite guest room (has double bed and a small kitchen in the room) (60eur/per night or 80eur/for a couple)
1 shared room with 2 x single beds (has separate kitchen and a shared bathroom) (50eur/per night/per person)
This programme is organised on-request and suitable for both solo traveller, couples, group of friends, family or team.
Write to me at : laimaceramics@gmail.com to check additional available dates and custom design your experience.
See booking Terms&Conditions here.
We hope to meet you in Latvia!
WHEELTHROWING
MAKING HEIRLOOM DINNERWARE
THE HEALING POWER OF HORSES
SELF-DEVELOPMENT, INTEGRITY, AUTHENTICITY
IMMERSE YOURSELF IN THE FUNDAMENTALS OF CERAMICS and HORSES
This is a custom-made offering for 2-4 guests at a time. This creates a cosy, friendly atmosphere where your needs can be met. You can come as an absolute beginner or already with some experience.
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 programme is organised on-request and suitable for both solo traveller, couples, group of friends, family or team.
LESSON LENGTH
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. If you are already advanced we can delve into the art of throwing porcelain (my favorite), teapot making or other difficult shapes like spheres or combining shapes. 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.
GLAZING: gorgeous matte, lava, metallic, natural and special-effect glazes are my speciality. I can cover both glaze development and various glaze application methods. Have a look here at some of my favourites.
DINNERWARE: I can teach you how to make you dream 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. I have made thousands of plates and bowls for restaurants around the globe, through repetition I have unlocked the key of looking for efficiency, ease and flow and grace in every process. Even if you already know how to hand build with slabs- this class will take your skills to the next level!
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. Meet our herd!
HAND BUILDING: We can explore hand-building porcelain cups and adding various textures OR it is possible to learn coiling technique to build a larger ceramic floor vase during this course too. For large scale work there are additional firing and material costs though, have a look here.
RAKU and WOOD-FIRING: this 4-day stay is too short for full firing cycles, but feel free to reach out to extend your stay and take part in alternative firing techniques! There are two local traditions in Latvia I would love to introduce you to: Baltic Raku (Obvara) (900C) and reduction (black) firing for earthenware (1100c).
SELF-DEVELOPMENT and COMMUNICATION - more than just pottery skills and techniques - I love to sprinkle in every lesson glimpses in the the universal truths available in every interaction. 99.99% of life is energy after all. In my own life I use such methods as TheWork of Byron Katie, Belief work, Qigong, Somatic movement practice, Gene Keys, Human Design as well look for balance and harmony in both life and work.
NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
This holiday immersion is ideal as first experience into the magical land of pottery (and horses) as well as for those with lots of experience, but who want to improve their technique or simply try something different.
PROPERTY
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.
COURSE STRUCTURE
Every day we spend 4 hours in guided practice, lessons are suited for each group, we can decide to focuss on a single practice (e.g. wheel throwing) or explore all different modalities offered. We adhere to the time structure (10:00-16:00), yet sessions are in FLOW state so we get a lot done in each day.
For those staying on site - arrive a day before to allow time to settle in, check-in is from 14:00 until 20:00. For those staying in nearby hotels- please also arrive a day before too so we can start the morning session the next day.
Here is one example of the 4 day course structure:
Day 1:
10:00 meet and greet, tea, studio and farm tour, meet the horses
11:00 wheel demo
12:00 - 14:00 lunch brake
14:00-16:00 guided wheel practice (stoneware), for beginners also intro to wedging and preparing space and materials
16:00 free time in the studio to keep exploring
Day 2:
10:00 - 12:00 handbuilding (either porcelain cups with various textures or coiling larger size vases)
12:00- 14:00 lunch brake
14:00-16:00 continued guided wheel practice as well as trimming and adding handles to previous days work.
Day 3:
10:00 - 12:00 advancing to wheel throwing porcelain (if skill level allows)
12:00- 14:00 lunch brake
14:00-16:00 holistic horsemanship intro
Day 4:
10:00 - 12:00 slab-rolling dinner set OR exploring GLAZES and glazing techniques
12:00- 14:00 lunch brake
14:00-16:00 shaping dinner set
* The studio is available for you also after the daily guided sessions finish, so feel free to stay longer and enjoy!
Included:
total 16 hours of guidance across 4 days
Material and firing fees*
4 x lunches in the studio
TOTAL all inclusive : 1800eur
(Offering for 2-4 person group/price per person)
*Our basic material/firing fee package includes glazing and firing of up to 10 pieces (pieces stay in the studio for 1 month and are shipped after to your address (additional cost for shipment).
All meals and drinks are served on my gorgeous handmade tableware! A very special experience :) I can normally cater to pisceterican, vegetarian and vegan diet choices. There is also kitchen to make meals in, as well as a couple of amazing restaurants and cafes in 5-20min driving distance.
Read travel and arrival tips here>
WHO is this for? Anyone from someone just curious to already advanced potters. Custom made offering to meet you where you are at!
WHEN? If applying as single person choose from available dates below, or better yet - come with your friends, family or colleagues and I will organise this mini-retreat 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 1800eur.
ACCOMODATION OPTIONS:
We have limited spaces available at our family home (2min walk from the studio) we also suggest for you nearby guest houses in 5min drive from the studio so you can choose what suits you best:
1 en-suite guest room (has double bed and a small kitchen in the room) (60eur/per night or 80eur/for a couple)
1 shared room with 2 x single beds (has separate kitchen and a shared bathroom) (50eur/per night/per person)
This programme is organised on-request and suitable for both solo traveller, couples, group of friends, family or team.
Write to me at : laimaceramics@gmail.com to check additional available dates and custom design your experience.
See booking Terms&Conditions here.
We hope to meet you in Latvia!
WHEELTHROWING
MAKING HEIRLOOM DINNERWARE
THE HEALING POWER OF HORSES
SELF-DEVELOPMENT, INTEGRITY, AUTHENTICITY
IMMERSE YOURSELF IN THE FUNDAMENTALS OF CERAMICS and HORSES
This is a custom-made offering for 2-4 guests at a time. This creates a cosy, friendly atmosphere where your needs can be met. You can come as an absolute beginner or already with some experience.
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 programme is organised on-request and suitable for both solo traveller, couples, group of friends, family or team.
LESSON LENGTH
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. If you are already advanced we can delve into the art of throwing porcelain (my favorite), teapot making or other difficult shapes like spheres or combining shapes. 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.
GLAZING: gorgeous matte, lava, metallic, natural and special-effect glazes are my speciality. I can cover both glaze development and various glaze application methods. Have a look here at some of my favourites.
DINNERWARE: I can teach you how to make you dream 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. I have made thousands of plates and bowls for restaurants around the globe, through repetition I have unlocked the key of looking for efficiency, ease and flow and grace in every process. Even if you already know how to hand build with slabs- this class will take your skills to the next level!
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. Meet our herd!
HAND BUILDING: We can explore hand-building porcelain cups and adding various textures OR it is possible to learn coiling technique to build a larger ceramic floor vase during this course too. For large scale work there are additional firing and material costs though, have a look here.
RAKU and WOOD-FIRING: this 4-day stay is too short for full firing cycles, but feel free to reach out to extend your stay and take part in alternative firing techniques! There are two local traditions in Latvia I would love to introduce you to: Baltic Raku (Obvara) (900C) and reduction (black) firing for earthenware (1100c).
SELF-DEVELOPMENT and COMMUNICATION - more than just pottery skills and techniques - I love to sprinkle in every lesson glimpses in the the universal truths available in every interaction. 99.99% of life is energy after all. In my own life I use such methods as TheWork of Byron Katie, Belief work, Qigong, Somatic movement practice, Gene Keys, Human Design as well look for balance and harmony in both life and work.
NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
This holiday immersion is ideal as first experience into the magical land of pottery (and horses) as well as for those with lots of experience, but who want to improve their technique or simply try something different.
PROPERTY
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.
COURSE STRUCTURE
Every day we spend 4 hours in guided practice, lessons are suited for each group, we can decide to focuss on a single practice (e.g. wheel throwing) or explore all different modalities offered. We adhere to the time structure (10:00-16:00), yet sessions are in FLOW state so we get a lot done in each day.
For those staying on site - arrive a day before to allow time to settle in, check-in is from 14:00 until 20:00. For those staying in nearby hotels- please also arrive a day before too so we can start the morning session the next day.
Here is one example of the 4 day course structure:
Day 1:
10:00 meet and greet, tea, studio and farm tour, meet the horses
11:00 wheel demo
12:00 - 14:00 lunch brake
14:00-16:00 guided wheel practice (stoneware), for beginners also intro to wedging and preparing space and materials
16:00 free time in the studio to keep exploring
Day 2:
10:00 - 12:00 handbuilding (either porcelain cups with various textures or coiling larger size vases)
12:00- 14:00 lunch brake
14:00-16:00 continued guided wheel practice as well as trimming and adding handles to previous days work.
Day 3:
10:00 - 12:00 advancing to wheel throwing porcelain (if skill level allows)
12:00- 14:00 lunch brake
14:00-16:00 holistic horsemanship intro
Day 4:
10:00 - 12:00 slab-rolling dinner set OR exploring GLAZES and glazing techniques
12:00- 14:00 lunch brake
14:00-16:00 shaping dinner set
* The studio is available for you also after the daily guided sessions finish, so feel free to stay longer and enjoy!
Included:
total 16 hours of guidance across 4 days
Material and firing fees*
4 x lunches in the studio
TOTAL all inclusive : 1800eur
(Offering for 2-4 person group/price per person)
*Our basic material/firing fee package includes glazing and firing of up to 10 pieces (pieces stay in the studio for 1 month and are shipped after to your address (additional cost for shipment).
All meals and drinks are served on my gorgeous handmade tableware! A very special experience :) I can normally cater to pisceterican, vegetarian and vegan diet choices. There is also kitchen to make meals in, as well as a couple of amazing restaurants and cafes in 5-20min driving distance.
Read travel and arrival tips here>
WHO is this for? Anyone from someone just curious to already advanced potters. Custom made offering to meet you where you are at!
WHEN? If applying as single person choose from available dates below, or better yet - come with your friends, family or colleagues and I will organise this mini-retreat 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 1800eur.
ACCOMODATION OPTIONS:
We have limited spaces available at our family home (2min walk from the studio) we also suggest for you nearby guest houses in 5min drive from the studio so you can choose what suits you best:
1 en-suite guest room (has double bed and a small kitchen in the room) (60eur/per night or 80eur/for a couple)
1 shared room with 2 x single beds (has separate kitchen and a shared bathroom) (50eur/per night/per person)
This programme is organised on-request and suitable for both solo traveller, couples, group of friends, family or team.
Write to me at : laimaceramics@gmail.com to check additional available dates and custom design your experience.
See booking Terms&Conditions here.
We hope to meet you in Latvia!
