Laima Ceramics is one of the most recognised ceramic studios in Latvia, and an important part of the revival of local craftsmanship, contemporary design, and culture in the Baltic region.
Founded in 2013, the studio emerged after Laima’s return to Latvia from studies in the United Kingdom. There, she developed a practice rooted in contemporary craft, enriched by Japanese aesthetics, material research, and a slow, mindful rhythm of making. These influences form the studio’s creative DNA: wabi-sabi, nature, materiality, and quiet presence.
Today, Laima Ceramics works on an international scale. The studio’s tableware and objects are sold in more than 100 retail locations across Europe, the United States, and worldwide. Laima Ceramics has also represented Latvia multiple times at national design stands at international exhibitions in Paris, New York, and Tokyo, acting as an ambassador of Latvian contemporary craft and design.
The studio collaborates with restaurants in Latvia and abroad, where its ceramic pieces become part of curated dining experiences. In addition, Laima Ceramics regularly hosts retreats, courses, and workshops for an international audience, welcoming participants from across the world.
Today, Laima Ceramics works can be found in Latvian homes and restaurants, as well as in private collections around the world. The pieces are characterised by simplicity, organic forms, and glazes shaped by earth and fire.
The guided visit offers a close-up insight into the ceramic-making process, from raw material to finished object, combining technical knowledge with artistic perspective.
a guided tour of the studio and a short introduction to its history and philosophy
an overview of the making process: wedging, wheel throwing, drying, and finishing
explanation of different firing methods
(electric kiln, gas kiln, raku firing)
an introduction to glaze types, including their chemistry and alchemy
time for questions and hands-on interaction with materials
If you wish to purchase ceramic pieces at the end of the visit, please allow additional time for browsing and selection.
Duration: approx. 45 minutes
Price: €6 per person (groups of 10–55 people)
* For groups of fewer than 10 participants, a flat fee of €60 per group applies.
cultural and educational groups
schools and art schools
corporate teams and organisations
friends and family outings
international visitors
The visit can be easily combined with a tour of Rundāle Palace, creating a well-balanced culture, design, and heritage day itinerary in the Bauska region.
In which languages is the tour available?
Latvian · English · Russian
Who leads the guided visit?
Laima Piliņa (English) or Oksana Berķe (Latvian / Russian)
Laima Ceramics is one of the most recognised ceramic studios in Latvia, and an important part of the revival of local craftsmanship, contemporary design, and culture in the Baltic region.
Founded in 2013, the studio emerged after Laima’s return to Latvia from studies in the United Kingdom. There, she developed a practice rooted in contemporary craft, enriched by Japanese aesthetics, material research, and a slow, mindful rhythm of making. These influences form the studio’s creative DNA: wabi-sabi, nature, materiality, and quiet presence.
Today, Laima Ceramics works on an international scale. The studio’s tableware and objects are sold in more than 100 retail locations across Europe, the United States, and worldwide. Laima Ceramics has also represented Latvia multiple times at national design stands at international exhibitions in Paris, New York, and Tokyo, acting as an ambassador of Latvian contemporary craft and design.
The studio collaborates with restaurants in Latvia and abroad, where its ceramic pieces become part of curated dining experiences. In addition, Laima Ceramics regularly hosts retreats, courses, and workshops for an international audience, welcoming participants from across the world.
Today, Laima Ceramics works can be found in Latvian homes and restaurants, as well as in private collections around the world. The pieces are characterised by simplicity, organic forms, and glazes shaped by earth and fire.
The guided visit offers a close-up insight into the ceramic-making process, from raw material to finished object, combining technical knowledge with artistic perspective.
a guided tour of the studio and a short introduction to its history and philosophy
an overview of the making process: wedging, wheel throwing, drying, and finishing
explanation of different firing methods
(electric kiln, gas kiln, raku firing)
an introduction to glaze types, including their chemistry and alchemy
time for questions and hands-on interaction with materials
If you wish to purchase ceramic pieces at the end of the visit, please allow additional time for browsing and selection.
Duration: approx. 45 minutes
Price: €6 per person (groups of 10–55 people)
* For groups of fewer than 10 participants, a flat fee of €60 per group applies.
cultural and educational groups
schools and art schools
corporate teams and organisations
friends and family outings
international visitors
The visit can be easily combined with a tour of Rundāle Palace, creating a well-balanced culture, design, and heritage day itinerary in the Bauska region.
In which languages is the tour available?
Latvian · English · Russian
Who leads the guided visit?
Laima Piliņa (English) or Oksana Berķe (Latvian / Russian)
