Clayhem Ceramics Studio - Helsinki
Our studio features six large worktables that can accommodate multiple creators at once. In addition, we have a private room for 6-8 people. At our studio, you can participate in various ceramics courses, organize private events, gather your own group for a Clay & Wine night, or become a monthly member.
We also provide tools for working with clay and pottery wheels. Clay can be purchased on-site, and basic glazes (white, light pink, and transparent) are included in the monthly membership fee.
Membership also comes with a personal shelf for drying and storing unfinished pieces and keeping your personal tools.
Studio opening hours
Opening hours for members from February 2024 onwards:
Mon 8:00-22:00
Tue 8:00-13:00
Wed 8:00-22:00
Thu 8:00-16:00
Fri 14:00-22:00
Sat 8:00-22:00
Sun 8:00-22:00
Members will be informed separately about any weekly exceptions.
Note: There may be exceptions due to private events, and members will be informed about these in the weekly newsletter.
If you are picking up course works or want to visit the studio, please contact: studio@clayhem.fi to ensure we are available.
Info for members
Firing Prices for Members (valid until further notice):
Hillevi Kiln:
Full kiln shelf (40 x 50 cm) up to 15cm in height: €20 (incl. VAT)
Half shelf (20 x 25 cm) up to 15cm in height: €12 (incl. VAT)
Additional charge for pieces over 15 cm: €3 per item.
Firing fees can be paid by card at the studio. Unfortunately, we do not offer firing services to non-members.
How to find us?
The ceramics studio is located at Franzeninkatu 22, right next to Torkkelinmäki. On the same small square, you can also find places like Green Hippo, Skiffer, and Bar 10.
The best way to get there is by metro or tram.
Hakaniemi and Sörnäinen metro stations are less than a 10-minute walk away, and trams 1, 3, 9, and 6 also stop nearby.
If you're coming by car, allow a few minutes to find parking; there are often spaces available around the corner on Agricolankuja.
Accessibility
Unfortunately, the studio is split over two levels.
The studio space is on the ground floor, and a few steps up are the shelf spaces and WC. The doorways are typically narrow for the building's era, about 75 cm wide.
If you need assistance, please contact us in advance at studio@clayhem.fi so we can find a solution.
Frequently Asked
If you have any further questions, please send us a message: studio@clayhem.fi
Clayhem is a modern ceramics studio that provides its members with a space to express their creativity through clay work. In addition to the studio available to monthly members, there are also beginner, advanced, and Masterclass courses on offer. As a bonus, there's an inspiring community in the heart of beautiful Kallio.
Clayhem's first studio is located in Kallio, Helsinki, with excellent transportation links, at Franzeninkatu 22. We hope to open several more locations in the future!
Clayhem's monthly members can enjoy the ceramics studio according to their own schedule whenever the studio is open. Currently, there is no reservation system in place since the space can accommodate about 35 creators simultaneously. If the space becomes crowded, we will consider implementing a reservation system. Membership also includes a personal shelf space, the right to use communal tools, basic glazes (white, transparent, and light pink). A small fee is charged for bisque and glaze firings. Clay and additional glazes can be ordered through a group purchase and are delivered directly to Clayhem.
Yes, you can! If you'd like to pay for a course or monthly pass using Edered, Smartum, or Epass, here's what to do: check our online store to ensure there's availability for the course, pay for your selected product in the service, and send us a screenshot of the transaction to studio@clayhem.fi so we can reserve a spot for you in the course/monthly membership. Unfortunately, we do not accept physical vouchers; we operate with the online versions of these vouchers.
Any ceramics enthusiast who is over the age of 16 can become a member. Those with a monthly mambership must have basic knowledge of ceramics and glazing, either from a course taken elsewhere before joining or after completing a course at Clayhem. We will have special family days for children coming later in the fall. For inquiries, please contact: studio@clayhem.fi.
Of course! We would be happy to make a suggestion to you: studio@clayhem.fi
We offer a wide range of ceramics courses. For beginners, we recommend our introductory courses. Additionally, we will have various themed and technique-specific courses coming up. We are also open to suggestions for courses: studio@clayhem.fi.
Of course! The course is a great opportunity to test your own enthusiasm, and it is a good idea to continue to become a monthly member.
Only if they are high-fire products. Using inappropriate materials often leads to firing failures, and in such cases, the person responsible may be liable for damages to others' work as well.
Services
Memberships
As a monthly member, you can work on ceramics anytime the studio is open. We welcome your ideas and feedback, for example regarding studio hours, at studio@clayhem.fi
Courses
"If you've never even tried working with clay, now is a fantastic opportunity to start! It doesn't matter at all if you know nothing about it: that's what our beginner's course is for.
We also offer wheel throwing courses, as well as various advanced/continuation courses in the fall. You can find the courses in our store, click below:
Private events
Even if we say so ourselves, our space is stunning! It's beautiful, airy, and offers a fantastic city view over the entire Fleminginkatu.
We also have a small but well-equipped kitchen, making it perfect for events of up to about 30 people.
Our private room is ideal for a Clay & Wine night with friends, accommodating 6-8 people at a time.
For more information, ask: studio@clayhem.fi.
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Joining is this easy!
If you're already familiar with the basics of ceramics, you can directly purchase a monthly pass and enjoy crafting on your own.
If you're starting from scratch, or your skills are at a primary school level, we recommend taking a beginner's course.
You can find our Courses and monthly memberships in our course store.
First step - master the basics with 'Ceramics for Beginners'
Join our beginner/basic course to grasp the essentials of ceramics. Our instructors are the experienced and inspiring ceramic designers, Sami Rinne and Elina Sallinen. After the basics of hand-building, it's easy to master two other techniques: slip casting and wheel throwing. We offer courses in both. If the courses are sold out, don't worry, we continuously open more. Information about new courses is always shared on our Instagram @clay_hem.
Second step membership
The best way to improve in ceramics is by doing! Join as a monthly member, and you'll have the flexibility to work with clay whenever it suits you best, without any rush.
Monthly memberships are sold in one or two-month packages.
The membership includes: access to the studio during opening hours, a personal shelf for your clay works, basic glazes, and use of communal tools. Clay and additional glazes are available for purchase at the studio, and there is a small fee for firing services. Firing prices can be found under the "Studio" section.
Welcome to the studio!
When you arrive at the studio for the first time, please check in at the office. We will introduce you to the studio and its practices.
We are also happy to answer any questions:
studio@clayhem.fi,Phone 044 781 1161Address: Franzeninkatu 22, 00530 Helsinki.
The most convenient way to get here is by public transport, with both Hakaniemi and Sörnäinen metro stations nearby.
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How Clayhem Got Started
"I visited The Pottery Studio in Los Angeles, and its founder, Marshall Blair, showed me around and shared their story. I realized that I too wanted to be part of a community like this."
