FAQ

First and foremost, we will ask about the origin of the clay and whether you know the firing temperature it is designed for. If you don't know what kind of clay it is, it's very likely that we will refuse to fire it. A similar situation applies to glazes, which, if the wrong temperature is chosen, can run onto the kiln shelf or damage other pieces. The cost of repairing a kiln shelf can be found in the "Firings" tab.

Works are ready for collection two weeks after the workshop date, regardless of their type.

We invite you to independently search for your finished works in the appropriate places in the studio. Our shelves are divided by firing type (bisque or glaze) and, in the case of bisque firings, we also arrange them by month. It is important to remember to sign your works or take a photo of them during workshops.

We store the works until the end of the month following the workshop. So, if the works were created at a workshop in September, they will be with us until the end of October. After this period, they become the property of the studio.

Sometimes it may happen that someone collected works that were not theirs, but these are isolated exceptions. Usually, works can be found after more intensive searching. If a bisque-fired piece is missing, in 90% of cases it was destroyed in the kiln and cannot be collected.

If the work was damaged due to our fault, as a result of improper placement of the works, contamination with whitewash, or impact, we offer a free firing of another piece of similar dimensions.

To obtain a quote for a specific job, please send the technical specifications to studio@alike.pl. However, we must immediately point out that we are not a factory and do not undertake large orders.

We only accept registrations for all classes through our online booking system at alike.pl. The date and price are listed under each class, and some also display a calendar where you can select specific class dates.

You can sign up for the waiting list – just provide your email address and you will be informed when a spot becomes available. You can sign up for the list on the workshop page of our website.

Our workshops are aimed at adults with a minimum age of 16. We invite you to organized classes for teenagers aged 11-16, which can be found under the workshops tab on our website.

If you inform us by email or through the website chat up to 3 days before the start date of the classes, we will refund 100% of the amount paid. After this deadline, we release the spot, and if it can be filled, we issue a refund of 50% of the amount paid, regardless of the reasons for cancellation. If you wish to transfer your participation in the classes to a new date, this is possible if there are more than 3 days remaining until the workshop – similarly to the cancellation policy.

The only way to sign up for recurring classes is through a subscription model, which means linking a payment card to our system. We do not offer cash or bank transfer payment options.

First and foremost, wear comfortable clothes and sports shoes, regardless of whether it's a pottery wheel class, glazing, or hand-building with clay – comfort is key. We also ask you not to wear your best clothes, as working with clay can get messy, even though we provide protective aprons. Clay is most visible on black clothing, though it cleans off quite easily.

We also kindly ask ladies to trim their nails – the longer they are, the less comfortable it will be to work with clay.

The classes are designed for both advanced and beginner students. Our instructors are experienced ceramicists or potters and will be able to easily assist those who have never worked with clay before, as well as provide their expertise to more advanced students.

We are responsible for providing all materials, tools, protective aprons, and necessary accessories needed to conduct the classes. Additionally, for most classes, we offer firing of works as described in the workshop. For participants, we also offer complimentary tea, coffee, and drinking water, and the venue, despite its numerous amenities, is equipped with two restrooms on level -1 (downstairs).

We are still working on the calendar and setting it based on the availability of rooms, equipment, and instructors. However, if you would like to come with a larger group, for groups of 4 people or more we can try to create an individual date according to the offer of team-building workshops available here: Ceramic Team-building Workshops

You can check in 15 minutes before class. Please allow us time to prepare the room.

We are located in Warsaw in a restored tenement house at Jagiellońska 36. The entrance to the studio is directly from the street on the ground floor. Parking spaces are available along the street, as well as a paid guarded car park on Floriańska Street. We are located near the Dworzec Wileński metro station and numerous tram and bus stops.

We are open Monday to Friday from 1:00 PM to 6:30 PM, and Saturdays from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Outside these hours, access is restricted to our studio members and instructors.

The best method of communication is email studio@alike.pl and the chat available on the website. You can also contact us by phone at +48 786332881, by sending a message on IG @alike_pottery_studio, or on FB alike.pottery.studio.

Please note that we do not reply to text messages.

We do not offer open studio sessions for non-members. Please join our organised workshops.