How it all turned out

First steps, i.e..
Beginning
I was born in Warsaw in 1986, and my first memory is of clay, the kind untreated from the garden, with a specific smell, lumps, and a reddish-yellow color. That's not to say I was already creating miracles with clay back then. The learning process was long.

2004
Beginning your ceramic adventure
It all began during my first wheel-throwing class in the Bieszczady Mountains, at Galeria Barak. I remember taking my first steps into the workshop with hesitation, yet simultaneously feeling incredible excitement and anticipation. The moment I sat down at the wheel, I felt ready to discover a whole new world—a world where clay became an extension of my thoughts and emotions. As my hands gained skill, and the wheel rolled under my influence, I discovered the magic of creation—every wrinkle, every imperfect shape carried a unique story. From that moment on, I knew that ceramics was more than just working with clay—it was a passion that allowed me to express myself, capture fleeting moments, and give them lasting shape.

2009
Studying with Mr. Stanisław Tworzydło
In 2009, I began studying with Stanisław Tworzydło, an outstanding ceramicist whose passion and vast knowledge became a true inspiration for me. Each lesson was not only a chance to learn the secrets of ceramics but also an opportunity to immerse myself in the world of art, which became more and more fascinating to me with each passing day.

2020
Pandemic
In 2022, when the pandemic hit, everything ground to a halt, and I suddenly found the space to fully immerse myself in my creative work. Isolation became an opportunity for me to experiment, develop new techniques, and create without the pressure of everyday life. However, over time, although my creativity flourished, I began to feel like I lacked the space to develop my ideas. This feeling of lack of both physical and mental space led me to reflect on the importance of my surroundings in the creative process.

2021
Opening of the first workshop
I have a very sentimental attachment to places. My studio on Fleminga Street was a milestone. It literally changed my life ♡ It was here that I finally found a place where I could turn on the potter's wheel, mold, glaze. Act, make my own things. It was here that I met wonderful people, honed my craft, and gave workshops. It was here that I spread my wings. I outgrew that space and managed to open a new, larger one. But I will always fondly remember my first studio – cold tap water, sunshine from all four corners of the world, peace.

2024
Jagiellonian
In 2024, my husband and I decided to open Alike Pottery Studio – a studio that aims to set new standards in the approach ceramic studios take to conducting workshops. The nearly 200m² creative space will serve both to promote crafts and art and to serve as a "healing place" – a place where you can relax and meet other artists and ceramic enthusiasts. Our experienced instructors are helping us create this space, helping us realize this vision.
Our studio in numbers
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students per month
In the studio we have also developed classes not only in ceramics
New instructors and new classes

Watercolor
We invite you to a series of watercolor painting classes held at AliKe Pottery Studio. This is an excellent opportunity for both beginners and advanced artists who want to develop their skills in this unique painting technique.
The workshops are led by Grzegorz Wróbel, a renowned watercolorist with extensive artistic and teaching experience. His work can be seen in numerous exhibitions, and his teaching methods are ideal for exploring the secrets of watercolor painting – from the basics to more advanced techniques.

Sculpture
My name is Kacper, and I've been passionate about working with clay for 20 years. During this time, I've created many interesting works, met inspiring people, and had the opportunity to visit various art studios. My career path began with a technical education in ceramics, which I later expanded to include a university degree in sculpture. This experience has allowed me to acquire a wide range of skills, which I'm happy to share with you during these workshops.

Special guests
Our studio invites artists from around the world to discover the magic of creativity. We believe that the richness of cultures, experiences, and perspectives provides an invaluable foundation of inspiration, fueling artistic development and opening new horizons.
It's a place where anyone who wants to experiment with form and express themselves through art will find a space to pursue their passions. It's a place where people with similar interests meet, creating a unique atmosphere of collaboration and mutual support.
Our Instructors
The people who co-create Alike Pottery Studio.

Alicja Kedzierska
I was born in Warsaw in 1986, and my first memory is of clay, the kind untreated from the garden, with a specific smell, lumps, and a reddish-yellow color. That's not to say I was already creating miracles with clay. The learning process was long. I also had various departures from the ceramics path. In 2011, I graduated with a degree in visual communication from the Higher School of Art and Design in Łódź.

Grzegorz Wrobel
Grzegorz Wróbel was born in Warsaw in 1983. He began his crucial studies at the Faculty of Architecture of the Warsaw University of Technology in 2002. Although he had been interested in drawing and painting since childhood, it was during his university years that he truly developed his skills. It was then that he discovered the watercolor technique, and he continues to explore its secrets to this day. He decided to share his fascination with watercolors with others, which he pursues by teaching at a private drawing school. It brings him immense satisfaction to see that he can teach others such a difficult technique and the joy it brings them. In watercolor, he primarily seeks light, and it is this light that can "paint" a variety of things. Architecture has left a significant mark on his watercolor work. It taught him aesthetics, his approach to framing, and his choice of subject matter. Therefore, his watercolors are dominated by architecture, especially the architecture he has personally visited and experienced. Most of his works are recollections of impressions, colors, and light from his travels. In this way, he has visited Berlin, Paris, Barcelona, Prague, Brno, Vienna, and Sicily. He often creates from nature, and the remaining works are painted from his own photographs. However, his passion for watercolors must be shared with architecture, as he is a working architect. He often uses his skills at work, allowing him to combine both passions, yielding interesting results. He hasn't yet learned to combine watercolors with music, a practice he's been involved in for several years as a composer, but he believes the time will come.

Michalina Stopnicka-Kaczor
She's been creating for as long as she can remember. She can't count how many techniques she's tried in her life or how many different creative tools she has in her closets. If someone knows her personally and doesn't have something she made at home, it simply means they haven't known each other long enough ;). While living in Italy, she was inspired by geometric ornaments in ceramics and architecture and began reproducing them through painting—on coasters, flowerpots, ceramics, and canvas. She collects photos of tiles, mosaics, ornaments, and patterns on ceramics, then recreates them with paint—sometimes in a very similar way, sometimes completely changing the colors and experimenting with the pattern.

Piotr Dąbrowski
A graphic designer by profession (W. Strzemiński Academy of Fine Arts in Łódź) and horticulturist (SGGW in Warsaw), he is a graduate of the Ceramiq school in Warsaw. He has been involved in ceramics, particularly pottery, since 2014. He has been leading pottery workshops for nine years at the Ceramiq studio, the Łucznica Academy, and the AliKe Pottery Studio in Warsaw. In his life and teaching, he is guided by Zen philosophy; he cultivates an atmosphere of peace and support. In his creative work, he draws inspiration primarily from the art of Japan and Korea, constantly deepening his knowledge and technique. He creates both large-scale forms and small, precise ceramics dedicated to the tea ceremony.

Oleg Nesterenko
A potter with 10 years of experience, he ran his own ceramics studio in Minsk, Belarus, and was a member of the Belarusian Union of Artisans. His work included reconstructive ceramics, commissions for restaurants, creating vessels using Far Eastern techniques, and working with porcelain, all of which contribute to his extraordinary skill in pottery.

Maria Badowska-Cabrera
Born in Warsaw in 1979, she has been modeling clay since childhood. For many years, she attended ceramics classes at the Youth Palace, where her teacher was Tadeusz Walter. Under his guidance, she created her first mugs, bowls, and platters.
Immediately after graduating from high school, she moved to New York to study at Parsons School of Design, where she rediscovered ceramics, choosing wheel-threading as one of her subjects. There, she also learned the high-temperature reduction firing technique (around 1280 degrees Celsius – cone 10) in a gas kiln, and developed a love for stoneware.
After graduating from New York, she lived in San Francisco, where she worked Monday through Friday in the open-air Clay Studio, creating her primarily wheel-thrown vessels. All of her pieces were fired in a high-temperature gas kiln. After living in the United States, she lived in the Dominican Republic and Spain, returning to Poland in 2009.
Her love for clay was rekindled in 2019 when she founded Hopies Ceramics. She specializes in wheel-throw and hand-sculpting functional ceramics. She draws inspiration from nature, and her work is characterized by minimalism and functionality. Clay teaches her discipline and patience, and ceramics is her passion.

Iga van de logt
Iga van de Logt was born in 1999 in Lanckorona, near Krakow. She graduated from the Art High School in Nowy Wiśnicz with a degree in ceramics and studied ceramic art and design at the Academy of Fine Arts in Wrocław, including a year as an exchange student at the ISIA Institute of Artistic Industry in Faenza, Italy. Her work straddles the line between art and utility, drawing inspiration from nature and everyday life. She particularly appreciates the social aspect of working with clay – she believes that engaging with ceramics can be a source of happiness and mindfulness. She also explores this theme in her thesis, "Little Happinesses." During workshops, she strives to create an atmosphere of openness and support, while also imparting practical skills in turning, modeling, and decorating.

Sabina Benčíková
Her passion for ceramics led her to Japan, where she learned her craft from masters of traditional pottery, including those in Atami and Shigaraki. Her longest apprenticeship was in Tokoname, one of the most important ceramic centers in Japan. She also traveled the Rokkoyo route (the six oldest ceramic kilns), visiting countless workshops, studios, galleries, and museums. Today, in her Warsaw studio, "Struktura Ceramics," she creates vessels that harmoniously combine Japanese craftsmanship with Polish modernity.
She takes great joy in sharing her passion and skills.
"For me, ceramics is a balance between creative freedom, unpredictability, and knowledge, principles and diligence."
During the workshops under the supervision of Sabina, you will receive a dose of technical knowledge and develop your creative sense.

Your photo could be here :)
We cordially invite people involved in art in its broadest sense to cooperate.
We are currently looking for people to lead thematic workshops - if you run classes (not necessarily ceramics), write to us at biuro@alike.pl


