Centered & Splattered: A Monday Ceramics Catch-up

A low-key gathering for those who spend their Monday evenings wrestling with clay at HANDFUL in Prenzlauer Berg. Whether you are obsessed with trimming technique or just trying to get a cylinder that does not collapse, we are meeting up to talk shop without the pressure of a formal critique. We will gather among the kiln shelves to discuss glaze recipes, local clay suppliers, and the shared struggle of centering. It is a chance to connect with fellow Berlin makers in a setting that values the process over the perfection—an optimistic plan for a Monday night that acknowledges the occasional beauty of a failed kiln load.

Event plan

• 7:00 PM
  Damp Hands & Dry Hellos

  Arrive at the studio, find the group, and settle in with some low-pressure introductions while we wait for any stragglers navigating the U2 line.
• 7:25 PM
  The Throwing Post-Mortem

  A casual discussion about current projects—sharing wins, losses, and the specific pieces that definitely didn't survive the bisque fire.
• 8:05 PM
  Glaze Talk & Local Sourcing

  Technical shop-talk regarding Berlin glaze sources and the merits of different stoneware bodies available in the city.
• 8:40 PM
  Final Form & Graceful Drift

  Closing out the evening with final tips and the socially acceptable option to wander off toward Kollwitzplatz or home.

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