Frequently Asked
If you have any further questions, please send us a message: studio@clayhem.fi
Clayhem is a modern ceramics studio that offers its members a space to express their creativity through clay. In addition to the open studio available for monthly members, we also offer beginner, advanced, and masterclass courses. As a bonus, you’ll find an inspiring community in the heart of beautiful Kallio.
Clayhem’s first studio is located in Kallio, Helsinki, with excellent public transport connections, at Franzeninkatu 22. Our goal is to open several more locations in the future!
Clayhem monthly members can work at the ceramics studio on their own schedule whenever the studio is open. At the moment, no booking system is needed, as the space can accommodate around 35 makers at once. If the studio gets too busy, we’ll introduce a reservation system.
Membership also includes a personal shelf space, access to shared tools, and basic glazes (white, transparent, and pink). A small fee is charged for bisque and glaze firings. Clay and glazes can be ordered through a group order, delivered directly to Clayhem.
You can! If you’d like to pay for a course or monthly pass using Edered, Smartum, or Epassi, first check in our online store that there’s still space available. Then pay for your chosen product through the service, and send us a screenshot of the transaction to studio@clayhem.fi so we can reserve your spot.
Please note that we unfortunately cannot accept physical vouchers — only the digital versions of these employee benefit payments.
Anyone aged 16 or older who’s excited about ceramics is welcome. Monthly members should already have basic skills in ceramics and glazing — either from a course taken elsewhere or after completing a Clayhem course. We’ll also be hosting special family days for children later in the autumn. For more information, please contact: studio@clayhem.fi
Absolutely! We’ll be happy to prepare a proposal for you: studio@clayhem.fi
We offer a wide range of ceramic courses. For beginners, we recommend our introductory classes. In addition, we have various themed and technique-based courses coming up. We’re always happy to hear your course suggestions — feel free to email us at
Of course! The course is a great way to test your enthusiasm, and it’s a perfect starting point for continuing as a monthly member.
Only if they are high-fire pieces. Using the wrong type of clay or glaze often causes the firing to fail, and in that case, the maker is liable for any damage to other items in the kiln as well.
Getting started with ceramics at Clayhem’s Kallio studio is easy
If you already know the basics of wheel throwing, hand building and working with clay, you can join the studio as a member. With a monthly pass, you can come in and create independently whenever it suits your schedule.Our doors are also open to beginners!
If you’re excited about ceramics but starting from scratch, we offer an introductory course as well as several technique-focused continuation courses. We recommend beginning with a course if you’re new to the craft.
All courses and monthly passes are available in our course store.
The first step: Clayhem’s basic course – Ceramics for beginners
You don’t need to master pinching or sgraffito on your very first try — we’ll teach you! One of the best things about working with clay is how quickly your own style starts to show after just a few technique classes.
Clayhem’s beginners’ course helps you learn the essential foundations of ceramics. Our teachers are experienced and inspiring ceramic designers: Elina Sallinen, Sami Rinne and Danielle Yukari.After the hand-building beginners’ course, it’s easy to move on to the other two techniques. Our slip casting course and wheel throwing course are both popular next steps at Clayhem’s Kallio studio.
Our courses fill up quickly, but don’t worry if you don’t see an available spot right now — we open new courses all the time. We also announce new courses and studio news on Instagram, so make sure to follow us at @clay_hem.
The second step: Clayhem membership
When the clay starts to respond and the coil technique feels like second nature, we recommend becoming a member. There’s an old studio truth: the best way to grow in ceramics is simply by making more. We want to offer our members the freedom to create in our modern studio in Kallio, Helsinki. A monthly membership lets you work with clay at your own pace and on your own schedule – without hurry. Or in a hurry, if that’s your style.
Clayhem memberships are sold in one-month and multi-month packages, and you can choose the option that suits you best. As a member, you can access the studio during normal opening hours, store your pieces on your own shelf, use our basic glazes, and freely use all shared tools and equipment. Clay and additional glazes are also available for purchase at the studio. We charge a small fee for firing, and the prices can be found in the Studio section.
You can purchase your membership in our course store, and it will be activated by emailing our studio manager, Elina Sallinen, at studio@clayhem.fi.
Welcome to our ceramics studio in Kallio!
When you arrive at Clayhem for the first time, please check in at the office. During your first visit, we’ll give you a short tour of the studio and walk you through how everything works.
We’re also happy to answer questions by email or phone:
studio@clayhem.fi
044 781 1161
Please note that we are usually in the studio from Tuesday to Friday between 12:00 and 17:00. And when we are there, our hands are often covered in clay. So please don’t worry if it takes a little while for us to reply.
Address: Franzeninkatu 22, 00530 Helsinki.
Clayhem’s ceramics studio is located in the heart of Kallio with excellent public transport connections. The Fleminginkatu bus stops, the Helsinginkatu tram stops, and both Hakaniemi and Sörnäinen metro stations are all close by.