Natty Ceramics
Ukrainian soul wrapped by Dutch care and love
Hi, I'm Natali,
I'm here to immerse you
in the wonderful world of ceramics.
Being enveloped by nature's serenity, I found inspiration in the gentle curves of plants, mushrooms and corals. Each hike through verdant forests, along meandering rivers, and full freedom sea coasts fills my soul with creativity, leading me to mold and shape clay with my hands.
Services
4 different ways to try
Courses
Do you love ceramics and have always wanted to learn, but haven’t known how to get started?! I offer a ceramic course where I will introduce you to clay. This course includes 5 lessons.
Workshops
In the 3-hour ceramic workshop, you will create your very own unique handmade cup or tile, complete with a personal design. This meditative and calming process allows you to shape beautiful forms and textures.
Evening Lessons
Join our vibrant ceramic community! As a member, you’ll enjoy access to the studio for 2 hours each week, available every Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 19:00 to 21:00.
Members have full access to clay, all tools, engobes, glazes, and more.
Gift Cards
Are you searching for the perfect gift that offers a unique and artistic experience? A creative gift card to Natty Ceramics is the ideal choice! This gift card can be used for a 3-hour ceramic workshop session or a 5-lesson ceramic course.
Works
Unique, handcrafted, stylish, minimalistic
Natali Riazhenova
I was born in Ukraine and studied law, but from the moment I first touched clay, I knew I wanted to be a ceramist. I gained extensive experience with clay working as an administrator in a large studio in Kyiv since 2016. I have always strived to avoid creating simple pieces, which has helped me grow quickly as a ceramist and discover my own unique creative path.My style, which I call "alive minimalism," includes functional pieces like safe mugs, vases, bowls, bird nests, jewelry, and art panels. I enjoy working with regular shapes, yet I add intricate details and textures that give life to the ceramics. Each piece invites the viewer's eye to explore its lines and surfaces, and I aim for tactile interaction. Nature, with its plants, stones, mushrooms, and the sea, inspires much of my work. I love experimenting with volume, air, and shadows, creating a visual and tactile expression of ideas.
Get in Touch
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Contacts
Kon. Wilhelminaweg 329,
3737 BB Groenekan+380 95 847 86 84[email protected]
2024. Natali Riazhenova. All rights reserved.
Course
€200
Do you love ceramics and have always wanted to learn, but haven’t known how to get started?!
I offer a ceramic course where I will introduce you to clay. This course includes 5 lessons.We will learn different hand building techniques, and I will share all the tips and tricks that I know. Once you sign up, all you gotta do is show up! I take care of everything for you. Clay, tools, glazes, firings, tee, coffee, cookies, the whole thing, i got you covered!This course is perfect for beginners and will teach you everything you need to know to get started and love ceramics. From how to wedge, mold different shapes, pinch pottery, coil building, slab building, learning to make and attach a handle, designing with small elements, carving design all the way to learning about the basics of glazes, and different fire temperatures. We’ll make sure you finish this course with solid ground to walk on as you move forward on your ceramic journey!
Workshop
€50
In the 3-hour ceramic workshop, you will create your very own unique handmade cup or tile, complete with a personal design. This meditative and calming process allows you to shape beautiful forms and textures.We will begin by crafting either a cup or a tile, after which I will guide you in embellishing your piece with intricate details and show you how to apply them to your ceramic creation. You will also learn several hand-building techniques and gain a fundamental understanding of working with clay.Once your pieces are complete, I will carefully dry them, perform a bisque firing, apply a transparent glaze, and fire them once more. Your ceramics will be ready for you approximately 3-4 weeks after the workshop, presenting you with your uniquely designed cup or tile, ready for use.If you have your own creative ideas for clay projects, I would be delighted to discuss them with you!The price is €50 for a 3-hour session, which includes all materials, tools, glazing of your finished pieces, and two kiln firings, along with coffee, tea, and cookies.
Evening Lesson/
Membership
€30/€100
Join our vibrant ceramic community! As a member, you’ll enjoy access to the studio for 2 hours each week, available every Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 19:00 to 21:00.Members have full access to clay, all tools, engobes, glazes, and more.Please note that firing fees are not included, and membership does not come with instruction; a basic understanding of ceramic hand-building is required.The studio fires at cone 09 for bisque firings and at cone 1 and cone 6 for glaze firings.Pricing details are as follows: a full bisque kiln is €45, a full glaze kiln is €60, and we charge based on the space used for individual pieces.Membership pricing is €30 per lesson or €100 for a monthly membership covering 4 lessons.If you choose to prepay for a monthly membership, you may miss one lesson and carry it over to the following month.
Gift Card
Price depends on your wishes :)
Are you searching for the perfect gift that offers a unique and artistic experience? A creative gift card to Natty Ceramics is the ideal choice! This gift card can be used for a 3-hour ceramic workshop session or a 5-lesson ceramic course.You or your recipients can select the date and time that best fits their schedule, making it a convenient and thoughtful present. Creating ceramics is a therapeutic and rewarding activity that nurtures creativity and mindfulness. It invites individuals to discover the joy of crafting something beautiful with their own hands. Suitable for all ages and skill levels, it’s a gift that keeps on giving.