At Corrie Bain International Ceramics School, our teachers are the architects of our creative studio environment. Each teacher brings unique skills, experiences and teaching styles. Whether you’re taking your first steps on your ceramics journey, or you’ve got some experience but want to refine your skills, our teachers will be your guides in our weekly pottery classes in Barcelona, offering students a comprehensive education in the art of ceramics.
From traditional techniques to contemporary approaches, our instructors help students develop technical skills while encouraging the individual expression of their creativity. Let’s get to know the team:
Agus Garrigou – inspired by geology and science
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Agus Garrigou started working with ceramics in 2010 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Her background in industrial design informs her creative approach, blending precision with artistic exploration and using her experience to help her make well-constructed pots.
Agus draws inspiration from geology, science, and the natural world, creating pieces that range from functional ware to sculpture. She is particularly known for her use of textured glazes and color.
In our weekly pottery class in Barcelona, Agus teaches wheel throwing, giving students a strong foundation in throwing techniques while encouraging the exploration of new textures and surface designs.
You can see more of Agus’ work on her website and follow her on Instagram.
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Maryia Virsch – the endless possibilities of clay
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For Maryia Virsch, clay is a grounding force. “Working with clay takes all my worries away, grounding me and helping me feel connected,” she explains. “It never ceases to amaze me how one material can offer such endless possibilities; the journey truly has no end.”
Maryia’s pottery classes in Barcelona focus on core techniques such as coiling, slab building, and pinching, but her teaching philosophy emphasizes individuality. “In our handbuilding class, we all begin with the same basic materials, tools, and techniques, yet each student ends up with a completely unique creation,” she says. “Everyone comes up with their own vision and project, and I love helping them bring it to life.”
Maryia teaches our handbuilding class on Wednesday evenings. Check out her work on her Instagram profile.
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Miriam Segui Carbonell – classic techniques and creative freedom
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Born and raised in La Bisbal d’Empordà, a town known for its pottery traditions, Miriam grew up surrounded by clay. Her formal ceramics studies introduced her to contemporary practices, allowing her to combine tradition and innovation in her work. “I make ceramics, stoneware, and porcelain in simple and familiar shapes, put together by hand and wheel-thrown, then fired in a wood kiln at 1300 ºC,” she shares.
In her teaching, Miriam mixes classic techniques with creative freedom. “Being born and raised in a potter’s town has given me a traditional approach on the wheel, and my studies in ceramics have brought freedom and contemporaneity,” she explains. “When it comes to teaching, I love mixing these two worlds in a piece of clay.”
Miriam teaches the intensive weeklong pottery class at our Barcelona studio. See more of her work on her website and her Instagram page.
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Fip Tonkins – a holistic approach to ceramics
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Fip Tonkins, a ceramicist from the UK, has been working with clay since 2016 and teaching at the school since 2019. Her work is inspired by nature, particularly forests. “I find a lot of inspiration in nature, but the most magical places are the forests,” she says. “I’m driven by my curiosity about the processes and relationships in the lives of plants. There are stories and treasures hidden in every corner.”
Her approach to ceramics is multifaceted. “I take a holistic approach to my ceramics practice, using wheel-throwing, modeling, sculpture, and mold techniques to make my work. Each technique feeds and supports the others,” she explains. Fip emphasizes the importance of continual learning and collaboration: “Nothing we do ever happens in a vacuum. My knowledge has come from teachers and from the community of potters around me, not just from my own experimentation and practice. We all grow when knowledge is passed on, which is why teaching classes is important to me—it would be wrong to dam the flow!”
Fip teaches our weekend intensive pottery classes in Barcelona, and you can discover Fip’s work on her website and on her Instagram page.
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Nuria Carrascal – imbuing everyday ceramics with meaning
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Nuria Carrascal creates functional objects that carry a personal touch. “I create everyday objects with personal stories,” she says. “Each ceramic piece blends traditional craftsmanship with a contemporary twist, adding beauty and meaning to daily life.”
In her classes, Nuria focuses on helping students craft functional ceramics that balance utility and aesthetics. Her emphasis on storytelling through design encourages students to think beyond the practical, creating pieces that resonate on a deeper level.
Nuria teaches a weekly wheel throwing pottery class in our Barcelona studio. Have a look at Nuria’s work on her website and follow her on Instagram.
Join our pottery classes in Barcelona
Each teacher at the Corrie Bain International Ceramics School brings their unique perspective to the classroom, offering students a varied learning experience. For a sneak peek at what you can expect in a class, follow us on Instagram where we share videos and photos from our classes and day-to-day at the studio.
Whether you’re exploring handbuilding with Maryia, mastering wheel throwing with Agus or Miriam, or experimenting with holistic techniques under Fip’s guidance, our instructors are here to help you discover your potential in clay. So, join us at our weekly pottery classes in Barcelona and learn from this exceptional team of ceramicists.