2025 workshops.
We are opening a new studio and gallery in Deia Village. Please note our 2025 workshops will be in the new studio. We will be uploading photos of the space soon!.. ( we are undergoing a full refurb )
De Haan studio is a teaching space dedicated to immersive ceramics workshops. We offer three and five-day intensive courses, suitable for various skill levels, from curious beginners to advanced artists looking to refine their technique. Studio founder Maria De Haan and a revolving group of international guest ceramicists teach the workshops.
Workshops are focused on wheel work and, occasionally, hand-building. We also create bespoke workshops for small groups and host special taster days on our rooftop terrace.
Taster workshops.
The taster workshops will be either on our roof terrace or main studio depending on availability.
Half day. 3 hours. 120 euros per person.
10.30 - 13.30 or 15.00 - 18.00 A three hour lesson on wheel throwing. Learn to centre the clay on the wheel and make a tea bowl, vase or bowl. If you would like to keep your pieces and for us to trim and glaze them we offer this service for an additional 30 euros per person. Your pieces can then be picked up or shipped to you. (Shipping costs are not included )
Full day. 6 hours. 240 euros per person.
10.30 - 13:30. & 14.30 - 17.30 (1 hour break for lunch ) With this workshop we offer demonstrations on both open forms and cylinders, we will help you to make your own bowls, tea bowls and more upright forms, vases and small vessels. We offer free trimming and glazing of pieces on this choice. (Shipping costs not included)
2 x half day. 6 hours 10.30 - 13.30. 240 euros per person.
We recommend this workshop if you would like to learn how to make and trim your own pieces. The pieces you make on the first day will dry over night ready for you to trim the next day. We offer free glazing of pieces on this choice. (Shipping costs not included)
Intensive workshops.
June and July workshops. Anas Rifi-Zinati and Maria De Haan are teaching our June/July workshops. Anas is a Barcelona-based ceramicist specialising in large format throwing. He runs Espai Alfar Studio and teaches at the renowned Barcelona school El Torn.
June 4 – 6 3-day workshop. Beginners. This course is for those who are new to the wheel and would love an intense learning experience. We will teach you how to centre the clay and how to make cylindrical forms, vases, cups and open bowl forms. Day 1 and 2 will be throwing and day 3 trimming the pieces.
June 9 – 13 5-day workshop. Intermediate /advanced. This course is for those who already have experience and would like to grow their confidence and work with larger amounts of clay. We will give demonstrations and one on one guidance on tackling different forms.
June 18 – 20 3-day workshop. Beginners. This course is for those who are new to the wheel and would love an intense learning experience. We will teach you how to centre the clay and how to make cylindrical forms, vases and open bowl forms. Day 1 and 2 will be throwing and day 3 trimming the pieces.
June 23 – 27 5-day workshop. Intermediate/advanced. This course is for those who already have experience and would like to grow their confidence and work with larger amounts of clay. We will give demonstrations and one on one guidance on tackling different forms.
JULY
July 2 – 4 3-day workshop. Beginners. This course is for those who are new to the wheel and would love an intense learning experience. We will teach you how to centre the clay and how to make cylindrical forms and open bowl forms. Day 1 and 2 will be throwing and day 3 trimming the pieces.
July 7 – 11 5-day workshop. All levels. This is tailored more to individual throwing needs, you ask and we demo and then help you acheive your own personal throwing goals. Suitable for all levels.
July 16 – 18 3 day Moon Jar workshop. Medium /Advanced. This course is for those with experience. We will be teaching you our techniques on how to make a two piece moon jar and other large vessel forms.
July 21 – 25 5-day half-day. All levels. (Half-day workshops run from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm, leaving afternoons free to enjoy, long lazy lunches, and swimming in Cala Deià) This is tailored more to individual throwing needs, you ask, we demo and help you achieve your own personal throwing goals. Suitable for all levels.
July 29 – 31 3-day workshop. All levels. This is tailored more to individual throwing needs, you ask, we demo and help you acheive your own personal throwing goals. Suitable for all levels.
AUGUST
Workshops are available on request only.
SEPTEMBER
Roz Wallis and Maria De Haan are teaching our September classes. Roz is a UK-based artist who runs the Chiswick Art School in West London.
Sep 3 – 5 3-day workshop. Beginners. This course is for those who are new to the wheel and would love an intense learning experience. We will teach you how to centre the clay and how to make cylindrical forms, vases, cups and open bowl forms. Day 1 and 2 will be throwing and day 3 trimming the pieces.
Sep 8 – 12 5-day workshop. Intermediate/advanced. This course is for those who already have experience and would like to grow their confidence and work with larger amounts of clay. We will give demonstrations and one on one guidance on tackling different forms.
Sep 18 – 20 3 day moon jar workshop. Medium /Advanced. This course is for those with experience. We will be teaching you our techniques on how to make a two piece moon jar and other large vessel forms.
Sep 22 – 26 5-day. Intermediate. This course is for those who already have experience and would like to grow their confidence and work with larger amounts of clay. We will give demonstrations and one on one guidance on tackling different forms.
PRICES (Euros)
5-day intensive workshop 1200 10:30 am – 1:30 pm 2:30 – 5:30 pm 30 hours
3-day intensive workshop 750 10:30 am – 1:30 pm 2:30 – 5:30 pm 18 hours
5-day half-day workshop 675 10:30 am – 1:30 pm. 15 hours
Our intensive workshops include tuition, all materials, and the shipping of completed works. Participants will enjoy complimentary tea, coffee, refreshments and snacks throughout the session. Please note that the number of pieces students are able to take home after the workshop is limited to between 3 and 5 pieces depending on size. The pieces will be fired twice, glazed and shipped to your home address within 3 weeks.
The studio is fully air-conditioned and conveniently located within walking distance of hotels and restaurants. Lunch and accommodation is not included. For full details and availability, please contact us at mariadehaan@mac.com.
For more information on Deià, including hotel options, visit www.deia.info
Group bookings.
Please contact us for group bookings.
Tuition is in English. Please contact me for full details and availability at mariadehaan@mac.com
We look forward to welcoming you.