Lodewa Clay Café – Create & Connect

Fridays from 16:00-19:00

Welcome to Lodewa Clay Café, a cozy, creative space to unwind, shape something with your hands, and connect with a community that loves making. Each week, we explore a new theme—sometimes functional, sometimes playful, always open for your own creative touch. No experience needed; just bring curiosity and creativity.

The Experience:

• A New Theme Every Week: We introduce a form, but you make it your own.
• Relaxed & Social: Come solo or with a friend. Tea, coffee, and conversation included.
• All Skill Levels Welcome: Whether it’s your first time or fiftieth, you’ll feel at home.
• Flat-Rate Pricing: 450 DKK per session, all materials included.
• Small & Community-Focused: Max 10 participants for a warm, hands-on atmosphere.

Upcoming Themes:

Week 1 – Candleholders (Functional / Winter Warmth)
Create cozy candleholders that bring warmth to winter evenings. Explore handbuilding techniques and simple forms. A perfect start to a year of clay exploration.

Week 2 – Personal Gifts (Functional / Decorative)
Handcraft small gifts like soap trays, plates, or organic bowls. Personalize each piece with texture and thoughtful details. Ideal for giving or keeping as a charming treasure.

Week 3 – Lidded Boxes for Small Things (Functional / Decorative)
Craft charming lidded boxes for jewelry or tiny treasures. Play with shapes, lids, and subtle decorative touches. Functional and beautiful, a joy to make and use.

Week 4 – Signature Coffee Mug (Functional / Personal)
Design your own coffee mug with a personal twist. Experiment with curves, handles, and expressive forms. A daily object made uniquely yours.

Week 5 – Toilet Essentials (Functional / Practical)
Create toothbrush holders or q-tip vases with simple elegance. Functional objects that bring creativity into everyday life. Small pieces with big personality for your home.

Week 6 – Dish Washing Set (Functional / Practical)
Make a coordinated set for soap, sponges, and brushes. Combine practical use with playful handbuilt details. A charming addition to your kitchen routine.

Week 7 – Butter Dish (Functional / Kitchenware)
Handbuild a butter dish that’s both practical and delicate. Shape, form, and decorate with subtle patterns. A small piece that adds charm to your table.

Week 8 – Small Serving Trays (Functional / Tableware)
Design versatile trays for serving or display. Explore textures, edges, and surface character. Functional art for everyday or gatherings.

Week 9 – Vases for Spring Flowers (Functional / Decorative / Spring)
Celebrate spring with handbuilt vases for blooms. Play with organic shapes and natural forms. Bring the freshness of the season indoors.

Week 10 – Botanic Imprints (Decorative / Nature-inspired / Spring)
Use leaves and natural objects to create textured clay pieces. Capture the subtle beauty of nature in your work. Unique patterns that tell their own story.

Week 11 – Plant Homes (Functional / Decorative / Spring)
Craft small planters or decorative homes for your plants. Blend practicality with whimsical, thoughtful shapes. A creative touch for your indoor greenery.

Week 12 – Decorative Plate (Functional / Decorative)
Design a plate that’s both functional and artistic. Experiment with textures, shapes, and playful motifs. A small canvas for creative expression.

Week 13 – Morning Set (Functional / Tableware)
Create a coordinated set: egg tray, spoon, and small plate. Practical and playful, perfect for a morning ritual  A harmonious set crafted entirely by hand.

Week 14 – Nestling Pinch Bowl Set (Functional / Set / Organic)
Make a set of pinch bowls that fit together beautifully. Explore organic shapes and tactile forms. A delicate balance of function and aesthetic.

Week 15 – Tapas Theme (Functional / Tableware / Summer)
Handbuild small plates and dishes for summer gatherings. Play with scale, form, and shared tableware. Perfect for enjoying food and creativity together.

Week 16 – Snacks and Dip Set (Functional / Tableware / Summer)
Create a coordinated set for dips, snacks, or tapas. Combine playful forms with functional design. A charming collection to share at the table.

Week 17 – Kitchen Accessories (Functional / Kitchenware)
Design practical kitchen tools: grinders, peelers, or spoon rests.  Focus on function, handbuilt form, and small decorative details.Functional objects elevated by creative touch.

Week 18 – Coffee Pourer (Functional / Kitchenware)
Craft a stylish, functional pourer for coffee or tea. Refine handbuilding skills and explore flowing forms. A practical piece made uniquely by hand.

Week 19 – Pairs (Functional / Decorative / Set)
Make two complementary pieces that belong together. Explore symmetry, contrast, and harmony in form. A playful study in relationship and design.

Week 20 – Mobiles (Decorative / Playful / Summer)
Create small hanging shapes to decorate your space. Experiment with balance, weight, and movement. Light, playful forms that float in the air.

Week 21 – Imperfect Teacups (Functional / Decorative / Wabi-sabi)
Embrace wabi-sabi by crafting unique, imperfect teacups. Celebrate individuality through form and surface. Every cup tells its own story.

Week 22 – Wall Reliefs (Decorative / Artistic)
Design textured wall reliefs as a decorative focal point. Play with depth, layering, and subtle patterns. Art that transforms a wall with tactility and charm.

Week 23 – Ordinary Things with Legs (Decorative / Playful)
Transform everyday objects into playful sculptural forms. Add character, whimsy, and unexpected personality. A celebration of curiosity and creativity.

Week 24 – Reversible Objects (Functional / Experimental)
Handbuild multifunctional objects that work in multiple ways. Explore function, form, and adaptability in design. Clever, creative, and handbuilt for everyday use.

Week 25 – Creatures (Decorative / Playful / Imaginative)
Bring imaginative clay creatures to life. Play with expression, shape, and whimsical forms. Small sculptures full of character and charm.

Week 26 – Niches (Functional / Decorative / Year-round)
Create small wall niches to display objects or candles. Explore sculptural shapes, depth, and subtle details. Functional and decorative, perfect for adding character to any space.

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At Lodewa Clay Café, it’s not just about what you make—it’s about the joy of creating together, sharing ideas, and being part of a creative community.