Q&A
Questions & answers at Pottery Art Café
Here pottery art café answers frequently asked questions about ceramic painting, events and reservations directly on the website. For anything else we are happy to help by phone or e-mail.
Do I need to reserve, or can I come spontaneously?
Yes, you do need to reserve. BUT if we are fully booked on your preferred day and the waiting list did not work out either, you can try your luck spontaneously. If someone does not show up, we usually wait 15 minutes and then give the seats away. There is no guarantee, of course, so better have a nice plan B 🙂
Where can I see your range, and can I pick a piece in advance?
We stock more than 100 ceramic shapes, but not all of them are always available. It is best to pick your piece on site on the day of your visit. If you have your heart set on a specific piece, just write to us – we are happy to advise you.
How long is a painting session, and can I paint several pieces?
That depends on your design. If you splatter or bubble, you are done in a few minutes. A detailed pattern can take hours. Our painting sessions last 3 hours.
A tip – if you want to paint something very elaborate that needs more than 3 hours, better reserve a pottery to go set. With it you can paint at home for up to three days. 🙂
What happens to my piece after I finish?
Your ceramic stays with us. It is glazed by hand, retouched and spends two days in the kiln. Altogether this takes between 4 and 7 days.
When can I collect my ceramics?
You will find the collection date on your collection slip. From that day you have one week to pick up your ceramics, always from 4 pm. When collecting, please show your slip, your signature and the photo of your piece.
How long do you keep my finished ceramics?
For reasons of space we can unfortunately only store your ceramics for one month. After that you no longer have a claim to them.
After that month, ceramics are put up for adoption against a donation and usually find a lovely new home. 100% of the proceeds go to charity.
Sometimes, though, your ceramic refuses any other home and waits longingly. Just write to us if you forgot it – we will have a look.
Can you ship my ceramics to me?
Shipping is NOT part of our service. Earthenware is fragile and we always recommend collecting your ceramics in person. If you are travelling from far away, we offer to store your ceramics for longer until you can come and pick them up.
If, despite all warnings, you would like your ceramics shipped, we will make an exception – for a fee and ONLY at your own risk. Please talk to us about it during your visit.
When and what do I pay for a visit?
Payment is made on the day of painting.
You only pay for the ceramic piece. Our advice, paints, glazing and firing are included. You can view the prices here. If you budget €20–30 per person, you will have plenty of choice on site.
For groups of 4 or more, a minimum spend of €21 per person applies.
Please bring vouchers in printed form.
Do you serve food or drinks?
Food and ceramics do not get along too well. We offer hot and cold drinks.
For a celebration with us – and only by prior arrangement – you may bring sparkling wine, wine and possibly cake. Just please do not forget your own plates and glasses. 🙂
Are the pieces dishwasher-safe?
Our ceramics are earthenware. It is normal for this kind of ceramic to craze over time (fine hairline cracks appear in the glaze) if it is often washed in the dishwasher or left in water too long. You can keep using your ceramics without concern even with these cracks. If you want to avoid them, better wash by hand.
Our ceramics are not suitable for microwaves or ovens and are not frost-proof.
How does pottery to go work?
You can find all information about our pottery to go offer here (in German)
Can pottery art cafe be booked outside the opening hours?
For larger groups we are happy to arrange reservations outside our opening hours.
Send us an e-mail to find out about possible dates and conditions.
What are ladies night / pottery at night, and how do I reserve?
Where can we park?
For the Mitte location, the Lungengasse or Hohenstaufenring car parks work well. From there it is a 5-minute walk.
In Sülz you can try Siebengebirgsallee or Petersbergstraße.
