Ceramics with Mie
Create your own ceramic works in a charming Belgian town on the North Sea. Work with Mie to use the surrounding coast as inspiration, experimenting with shapes, textures, and glazes to make your own unique handmade products. Walk the nearby windswept coast whenever you need a dose of inspiration.
- Lunch, Snacks, Coffee, & Tea
Pricing
- One Guest
- USD $960
- Additional guest(s) (max 5)
- USD $360
Meet the Artist
Mie is a Belgian ceramist creating clay sculptures, porcelain vessels and installations for the past 20 years. She explores the dark organic shapes in her stoneware, translucency in porcelain and thoughtful glazes in her work. A world traveler, she has lived and worked in studios in Thailand, Philippines, France, Netherlands and Belgium. Few years ago, Mie bought and renovated an old mansion on the Belgian coast, where she founded a small gallery and studio, and created a space for local artists to collaborate. Being on the coast, she draws her inspiration from the surrounding sea, movement, colors and textures. Hence it's not a surprise that she likes scuba diving and adores the sea world. A getaway working in a ceramic studio steps away from the Belgian coast - we are ready!
VAWAA Includes:
- Exploring different kinds of clay and porcelain techniques.
- Creating functional, decorative or sculptural forms.
- Learning how to decorate before and after bisque fire.
- Using an electric kiln, one or two times, depending on the technique.
- Inspiring studio environment with tools, books, ceramics and other artists.
- Your unique handmade ceramic products.
- All materials including clay, glazes and firing.
- Complimentary lunch, coffee, tea, and snacks during your studio time.
Explore Houtave
Located between Bruges and the North Sea, Houtave is a relaxing place to enjoy Belgium’s quintessential polder landscapes. This small village is home to the oldest cafe in Flanders, as well as several local creative studios. Both Bruges and the North Sea are a short bike ride away. Take the coastal tram route (it’s the world’s longest single tramline!) to enjoy all the sights and villages along the nearby coast.
Additional Details
This VAWAA can be extended for up to 10 days. Please ask when you submit your booking request.
Mie’s studio is on the ground floor and could be accessed by wheel chair or people with special needs, however stairs to her bathroom are steep, and not suitable for those in a wheelchair or with special needs. You will be greeted by a friendly dog. If you are allergic to dogs, please bring suitable medication before you arrive.
Mie’s studio is on the ground floor and could be accessed by wheel chair or people with special needs, however stairs to her bathroom are steep, and not suitable for those in a wheelchair or with special needs. You will be greeted by a friendly dog. If you are allergic to dogs, please bring suitable medication before you arrive.
Guest Reviews
Elish W., United States
I had a wonderful time working with Mie in her beautiful studio. She and I worked with paper slip porcelain and I was able to draw with it, cast with it, and hand build with it. Mie is so knowledgeable. In the mornings I would leave the small village of Houtave and bike to the slightly larger seaside towns. There were many opportunities to find cute cafes for a coffee, reading, and just enjoying t Read more
Julie C., Canada
I had an incredible workshop in Houtave, Belgium with Mie! This studio, in an old country house, is so inspiring! Mie is very good at teaching porcelain techniques and she's very helpful with the projects students have on their mind! Nice spots to explore in the small village.
Kate S., United Kingdom
We had an excellent time with Mie. She was very generous in sharing her different techniques in creating texture and form in ceramics… which was exactly what we had hoped for and more. Each day we agreed what we wanted to explore and Mie was always on hand as we developed our work. We came away with multiple new skills and inspiration. It was an added bonus to see other students work displayed at Read more
Catherine D., Ireland
Mie was an amazing host. I learned so much during my time at her studio. She was patient funny and always ready to answer questions or demonstrate techniques. She was warm, funny and welcomed me to her house and home. Peter's food was simply delicious and different each day. I would highly recommend a stay with Mie.
Kim M., United States
We loved our time with Mie in Oostende. Neither of us had any ceramic experience before and Mie was very accommodating and enthusiastic. We got to try many different techniques and came away being very excited about ceramics!
Julie M., United States
Mie was welcoming and generous with her studio, her home, her time, and her expertise. We had a wonderful experience!
Our group was made up of three hobby ceramicists of varying experience levels and we each learned so much from Mie. She was open with her techniques and was willing to give as much or as little feedback as needed as we worked, and we all brought a wealth of knowledge home with u Read more
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