Ceramic & Sculpture Studio in Berlin-Friedrichshain

Whether you’re a total beginner or already love working with clay, this is a space for you to explore ceramics and sculpture. We host regular courses, open studio days, exhibitions, and other creative events — all with the goal of building a joyful, caring community where creativity and connection thrive!

About US

Two women laughing and talking at a table filled with decorated pottery, flowers, and craft items, at an outdoor craft fair with a wooden fence and pink banners in the background.

Atelier Materia was born from friendship and a shared love for making.

Founded by Susanna and Adriana, our studio brings together two creative worlds: Susanna’s delicate, hand-painted porcelain and Adriana’s sculptural objects and installations.

COURSES

We offer a range of ceramics and sculpture courses — from hands-on technique classes to workshops focused on specific themes. It’s all about learning, experimenting, and nurturing your creative spirit.

Portraits in clay - Porträt modellieren
€280.00

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Discover the art of portrait sculpture in this hands-on course! You’ll learn the fundamentals of head anatomy, explore expression and proportion, and bring a lifelike character to clay. Step by step, you’ll build a solid structure, sculpt a portrait, and prepare your work for ceramic firing. No prior experience needed—just your curiosity and creativity.

The course takes place in 6 sessions of 2,5h.

Dates for the next course are: Fridays 24.04.- 29.05.2026, 17:30-20:00

sign up until 14.04.2026

All materials and the first firing are included in the course.

3 weeks after the course has ended, you can pick up your fired portrait.

You can choose to glaze your portrait and do a second firing for an additional price.

Miniature Saturday
€75.00

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Come explore the magical world of miniatures. In this 3-hour workshop, you'll learn how to work with porcelain on a small scale. You can come with a photo of your pet, neighbor’s dog, or a pic of a Berliner rat, or can come with a free mind and we will hand inspiration at Atelier Materia.

The workshop provides you with all the necessary materials (porcelain and underglazes), as well as glazing and firing service.

Ideal for one time workshop for miniature enthusiasts or repetitive once a month miniature retreat.

Slip-casting workshop - Arbeiten mit Giesston
€75.00

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Explore the creative possibilities of slip casting in this workshop.


You can choose between a session of making a simple plaster mold and casting liquid porcelain.

Guided step by step, you’ll produce your own porcelain slip cast pieces —functional or decorative, expressive, and entirely handmade.
Perfect for beginners and makers interested in ceramic design and surface decoration.

Workshop from June 2026

Thursdays 18-20:30h

04.06.: slip casting / 11.06.: mold-making / 25.06.: slip casting / 16.07.: mold-making / 23.07.: slip casting

BECOME A MEMBER

People painting pottery with brushes and colorful glazes at a wooden table.
Abstract digital art with a navy blue shape in front of a pink oval background, featuring light white dotted lines.
A woman with pink and blonde hair, tattoos, and rainbow earrings stands behind a display of pastel-colored ceramic vases, cups, and decorative items with artificial flowers in the foreground. She is smiling and looking downward.
An abstract drawing of a yellow oval shape with blue and white outlines.
A decorative black and white reverse-painted ceramic dish with a desert cactus design and the word 'RESILIENCE' written on the bottom edge, placed against an orange background. To the right, a colorful woven basket with a lid, a small black stone, and two pieces of wood.
Illustration of a fried egg with a yellow yolk and a white egg white, topped with a blue ring, on a black background.

Firing service