baarsjesweg 301, amsterdam

zhen zhen keramiek

find your zen

Join us for:

Open Studio Membership

Our Opening hours – 10:00 to 22:00
All members will have their own key to enter during opening hours.

How does this work?
Open studio is providing membership to those potters who already know how to make pottery, whether hand building, wheel thrown, or both. We will provide all the equipment and tools. You can buy clay from us or bring your own clay.
Glaze on purchase.
Coffee, tea and snacks is on the house.

How much per month?

40 hours of studio time per month

190 euros (including 15 liters up to 30 liters of firing service)

-if over the firing max = 5euro per 1 liter

–if over max hours = 4euro per 1 hour

If you also have pottery lessons with us you will get 10% off for the first month of membership.

Single-Use Studio Session

• €60 / 4-hour session

Includes 2 kg of white clay

• Firing fee: €10 per liter of kiln space

(Includes bisque firing and glaze firing)

• Glazing fee: €5 per liter (based on finished piece size)

Additional clay and kiln space are available upon request

VAT included

Wheel Throwing Lessons

MONDAY 19:00 – 21:30

Beginner Throwing Wheel Class

TUESDAY 19:00 – 21:30

HUMP throwing wheel class for intermediate

(12 lessons recommended or previous experience).

WEDNESDAY 19:00 – 21:30

Beginner Throwing Wheel Class

6 lessons for 330 euro
8 lessons for 400 euro
VAT included

We do small classes of 3-6 people with mixed experiences so everyone can learn from one another!

In each class you can keep one pot to glaze and fire – it’s included in the price!

hand Building lessons

THURSDAY 18:15 – 20:45

Hand Building Class
Hand-Building Course & Trial Lesson
run at the same time

4 lessons for 200 euro
8 lessons for 360 euro
VAT included

Explore the creativity of hand-building pottery — from functional bowls and cups to unique sculptural pieces. You will learn essential techniques such as pinching, coiling, and slab building, while developing your own ideas at your own pace.

These classes are open to all levels. Beginners and experienced makers are equally welcome.

Each lesson includes one hand-built piece to keep, with biscuit firing included.

Glazing options:

• After 4 lessons, we recommend adding a separate glaze workshop

• With 8 lessons, the final lesson can be turned into a glaze workshop

Hand-Building Trial Lesson

Thursday 18:15–20:45

1 trial lesson for 65 euro

The trial lesson takes place together with the regular hand-building class, giving you a full experience of the studio atmosphere and teaching style. You’ll learn basic hand-building techniques and create your own piece during the session.

Glazing is not included in the trial lesson.

Glazing options for trial lesson pieces:

• Glaze service (we glaze the piece for you):

€10 per piece

• Glaze workshop (glaze it yourself): €20

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Why Join Our Classes?

• Small and friendly groups

• Learn to make cups, bowls, plates, and vases step by step

• One finished, biscuit-fired piece included per class

• Calm, welcoming studio with creative energy

GLAZE LESSONS

SUNDAY 18:30 – 20:30

Glazing Class

Come to learn how to glaze your pieces!

1 lessons for 45 euro
VAT included

glazes are provided with the cost

Book a lesson below:

About us

ZhenZhen Ceramics is a brand new pottery studio located on Amsterdam’s Baarsjesweg. Our beautiful canal side studio with large windows full of natural light welcomes all pottery lovers!

Open hours

Mon-Sun – 10:00 am to 10:00 pm

Holidays may be closed 🙂

ZHEN ZHEN KERAMIEK

Contact Info

Baarjesweg, 301
Amsterdam, Netherlands

+31 (06) 555 110 65

zhen@zhenzhenceramics.com