For the past year, Subtile has been offering these courses, and their popularity continues to grow. In addition to Cathy’s technical expertise and talent, we create an extremely friendly atmosphere (and it’s not just us saying that!) where participants forge connections with each other. You can think of joining for yourself or consider gifting this experience to a loved one, creating a moment of bonding that results in objects that will evoke those shared memories. Each time you will be immerse in a new exhibition where beauty is the central focus which enhance your creativity!

Participants Creation during 3h course

Join us for a 3-hour ceramic workshop or a new option with a wheel process week-end led by artist Cathy Deprez.  Whether you’re captivated by abstract designs or inspired by nature, this workshop is perfect for you. Under Cathy’s expert guidance, you’ll craft a unique piece to take home. Cathy will guide you through the whole process, ensuring that your creation is both beautiful and achievable within the session. Unleash your creativity and discover the art of jewelry making in a supportive and inspiring environment!

So why not give ceramics a try and experience the mental health benefits firsthand? You may be surprised at just how transformative this creative outlet can be.

Details of the workshops

 Dates March-June 2025:

• 30 MARCH 2025 2.30pm- 5.30pm : Hanging ceramic sculpture. Those wall creations are more and more trendy, you can imagine composition mostly abstract to fill part of your walls or as a gift for a loved one!

Wall decorative ceramic idea

Wall decorative ceramic idea

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  Wall decorative ceramic idea

  17 MAY 2025 11am-2pm: : Plates and bowls creation

Ceramic cup made by Cathy for Subtile Tea Ceremony in 2024

Ceramic cup made by Cathy for Subtile Tea Ceremony in 2024

Plate made by Cathy for Subtile 3C Art Dinner in 2025 – items for sale in the gallery

• 28 & 29 JUNE – 2 SESSIONS WEEK-END” TOUR” : 1/initiation to the potter’s wheel – 2×2,5h. For this specific occasion, we will have 4 wheels and Cathy will guide you to the specific technics of the “tournage”. The process requires 2 steps: first the throwing process and the day after the trimming process

  Still a few questions?

Is wheel throwing hard?

Wheel throwing takes practice, patience, and time to grasp. Every beginner potter learns to let go of attachment to certain pieces while throwing them on the wheel since breakage and mishaps can be common. Once you find the approach and techniques that work best for you, wheel throwing comes as second nature.

What’s the difference between wheel throwing and handbuilding?

Handbuilding pottery does not use a wheel to shape the clay, while wheel throwing does. When handbuilding, a ceramic artist may use a slab roller, or simply sculpt with their hands to shape the clay. Wheel throwing pottery uses an electric or a manual pottery wheel to spin the clay while the potter shapes it. When throwing on a wheel, the potter uses their hands to center the clay, open it into a vessel, and shape it.

Is wheel throwing a good technique for beginners to learn?

While wheel throwing can take a bit more time to master than other types of pottery-building techniques, beginners can learn with practice and patience. Cathy will guide you and reassure you to find your balance and enjoy this fantastic technics!  

2/ Free session: open courses available on Saturdays and Sundays – you choose your time, your subject, and you can stay for as long as you wish (minimum 1 hour) – price per hour is 35 EUR, incl. firing.

• OPTION GLAZING: after each session on 30/3, 17/5 and 28/6-29/6 for 1h

For those interested to finalise their creations, Cathy has proposed to guide you to the processus of glazing. She will bring a set of different colors among which you can choose to finalise your sculpture or pottery. Please bring it with you (even if this was not made in Subtile). It will then need a second firing. she will bring back your piece the following month. This specific workshop is EUR 35/h, including the colors and the firing.  

Practical information

– Location: Subtile Gallery  

• Bring an apron or clothes that can get slightly dirty.

• Bring a dish towel and a personal notebook for notes (drawings).

• Materials and clay are provided.

Your creations will be fired in Cathy’s atelier and will be delivered in the gallery few weeks later.

You must be aware that ceramics is not an easy art, and the firing process always carries an element of surprise. Despite Cathy’s diligent monitoring, air bubbles can be hidden and may cause the piece to break during firing. This is part of the learning process.  

– Limited Spots Available (only 4 by session for the wheel pottery in June) – Reserve Yours – All levels are welcome

 – Price:

• EUR 100 for 3H
• EUR 35 for 1h glazing
• EUR 200 for the 5h Throwing workshop of June. Any piece created and approved by Cathy will be fired. Please note if you choose the morning session you shall come back in the morning as well the following day as we have only 4 wheels.

– Language: FR, (but EN possible if needed)

For more information, please contact Catherine 621/301844

We look forward to seeing you there and witnessing the amazing creations you’ll bring to life!

  Conditions:

BY ASSISTING TO OUR EVENTS, YOU UNDERSTAND THAT PHOTOS WILL BE TAKEN AND THAT SOME MIGHT BE PUBLISHED ON SOME MEDIA.

PLEASE NOTE THAT NO REIMBURSEMENT WILL TAKE PLACE IF CANCELLATION OCCURS LESS THAN 7 DAYS BEFORE THE WORKSHOP – PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROPOSE TO A FRIEND TO REPLACE YOU.

We reserve the right to cancel/postpone the workshop in case of insufficient number of attendees, thank you.

Registration is valid when full payment is made either through the website or direct payment to Subtile Bank Account: LU23 0030 0836 7292 0000. Thanks!