Pottery courses
in Zurich

Create with clay. Slow down. Feel at home.

Bienvenidos bei ALFAR: Atelier Alfar is a warm ceramic studio near Lake Zurich offering pottery and porcelain painting courses for all levels. No experience needed — just curiosity and your hands

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Painting experiences

What can you do at Atelier Alfar?

Person formen einen Tonkrug auf einer Töpferscheibe in einer Werkstatt.

Pottery
courses

Discover pottery courses for beginners and intermediate levels, from first-time experiences on the wheel to multi-week courses that help you build confidence with clay.

Create functional pieces such as cups, bowls and vessels in a calm, supportive studio environment.

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Eine Person bemalt eine Keramik Tasse mit Blumenmuster. Es ist eine Hand mit einem Pinsel, der gerade eine grüne Blattranke auf die Tasse zeichnet.

Porcelain

Painting

Paint ready-made porcelain pieces in a relaxed and social atmosphere.
An easy and joyful creative experience. No previous experience needed.

Perfect for a creative break, friends gatherings or as a gift.

Paint porcelain
Menschen in einer hell erleuchteten Gemeinschaftsküche oder -raum, die gemeinsam an einem langen Holztisch sitzen und essen, während andere Personen in der Küche Lebensmittel zubereiten.

Events

Celebrate special moments at the studio — from birthdays and bachelorette parties to team events and private workshops.

We create tailored creative experiences for groups looking to connect and have fun.

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Why people love Atelier Alfar?

  • A warm and welcoming studio atmosphere

  • Small groups and personal guidance

  • No pressure — beginners always welcome

  • Time to slow down and be present

  • Handmade pieces you can actually use at home

  • A creative community that grows together

Team

Zwei Menschen, eine Frau mit braunen Haaren und eine Person mit dunklen, lockigen Haaren, stehen im Laden und halten einen weißen Hund. Im Hintergrund leuchtet eine Neon-Schrift, die 'Play with clay' sagt.
Zwei Menschen, eine Frau und ein Mann, die einen Labrador-Welpen im Laden halten, lachen und schauen sich an. Im Hintergrund leuchtet eine Neon-Schrift mit dem Text 'Play with che'.

Daniel — Founder

After working for many years as a designer in the digital world, Daniel decided to follow his passion for clay.
Today, he shares his love for pottery through Atelier Alfar: a space to create, slow down and connect.

Basak — Studio Assistant

Originally from Turkey, Basak combines her background in UX design with her love for ceramics.
She is the founder of Oki Ceramics and supports students at Atelier Alfar throughout their creative process.

Elton — Chief Barking Officer

Responsible for greetings, morale and occasional clay inspections.
Treats are his preferred form of payment.

Pottery courses in Zurich — What our students say