A paint-it-yourself experience on Saturday, 31 January
We invite you to join us on Saturday, January 31, 2026 for a paint-it-yourself experience at Lamooi Ceramics in Stuttgart West.
Come, release your inner Picasso – yes, he did ceramics! Each one of you can be an artist and create a lasting memento to keep or share with someone special. With brush, pencil, or sponge, each one of you can decorate a plate, cup, bowl, or vase, with your choice of design and color. You can pre-sketch, paint freely, or use a wide variety of stamps, stencils, and other aids to create a personalized piece of art*. Lamooi will professionally glaze and fire your creation which will be ready for pickup within 14 days – or a board member will pick up and arrange delivery.
(*See below for a description of various techniques).
We will meet 12:00 at the Restaurant “Achillion”, at the corner of Schwabstraße and Gutenberg, offering traditional Greek cuisine in a cozy atmosphere. You will make your menu choices à la carte. Please let us know with your reservation if you will be joining us for lunch.
At 14:15 we will walk 4 blocks to the Lamooi on Gutbrodstraße 2, Stuttgart-West. Each person will be given their choice of unfired ceramic piece(s) up to 25 € worth**, as well as a selection of brushes, tools and colors, and an apron. Instruction will be given in German w/one of the board members translating.
**If you go over the 25€ limit, please pay the overage directly to the shop. There is both still and sparkling water for sale for 2,50€, as well as Beer and Bionade for 3€. Please no outside beverages. 16:30 – end of our program.
Cost: 35 € for members; 45 € for non-members – we kindly ask for upfront payment. Payment instructions will be provided upon confirmation of sign-up. Limited seats – members have priority.
Please make your reservation no later than Monday, 26 January, 2026 with:
Ann Kathy Reed: e-mail a.reed@gac1948.de – or –
Ron Joslin: e-mail r.joslin@gac1948.de
Best regards,
Upcoming events
Saturday, 21 February Annual Membership Meeting
Saturday, 21 March BikiniARTmuseum, Bad Rappenau
Saturday, 18 April Spring Fest, Canstatter Wasen
Friday, 26 April Aachen Weekend Bus Trip
– Sunday, 24 April
Saturday, 23 May Waldenbuch Old Town Tour
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Saturday, 26 September Spring Fest, Canstatter Wasen
Saturday, 5 December Christmas Dinner, Restaurant Alte Kanzlei, Stuttgart
Please note: Events and dates subject to change ! If you would like more information on any of these events, or would like to sign up in advance, please talk to any board member. They will put you in contact with the person planning the event.
GAC 1948 Ceramic Painting Tools and Techniques
To see the various pieces available to paint, go to Rohkeramik – Lamooi
Advice, bring a drawing or picture of the design you want to paint.
*Tools to use (all tools will be provided by Lamooi – no additional charge)
- Stencil(s) for even, repetitive designs
- A pen or pencil to draw an outline
- A toothpick to scratch a design into a layer of paint (sgraffito)
- A brush to make splashes, speckles, dots, points and dabs
- A sponge for broad coverage or interesting texture
Techniques
Freihändig malen / Freehand painting
Freehand means what it sounds like – a chance to let one’s imagination and creativity run free! A chance to use colors and shapes with wild abandon! But be sure to let each layer dry before applying the next.
Vorzeichnen mit Stift / Sketching with a Pencil
Designs can be drawn onto the pottery piece as a guide for filling in color. The lines disappear after firing – but be careful not to press too hard.
Schablonen / Stencils
Stencils allow you to decorate your piece with intricate designs. Pay attention to the color contrast – the stencilled color should be darker than the background color.
Sprenkeln / Splattering
You can dip a toothbrush into your favorite color and run your thumb over the bristles. This will give you the typical, random ‚dots‘ on your ceramics.
Or you can dip a paintbrush in your favorite color then flick your wrist to create splash designs on your piece. But beware, this can get messy! Thankfully the paints wash out of clothing.
Punkte und Tupfen / Dots and Spots
You can easily create dots and spots on your ceramics. To do this, dip your paintbrush handle or a toothpick into the paint and dab the paint onto the surface. You can also create great patterns with small sponges.
Information taken from various sources on the internet.
Directions
By car: The address for the Restaurant “Achillion” is Schwabstraße 32, 70197. The address for Lamooi Keramik is Gutbrodstraße 2, 70197. There is hardly any street parking available. The nearest garage is Parkhaus Schwabstraße, Schwabstraße 57, between Gutenbergstr and Ludwigstr.
Public transportation (recommended): If coming via the Stuttgart Hbf, take the S1/4/5; if coming via Vaihingen, take the S1/2/3. Either way, get off at Schwabstr. If coming from within Stuttgart, it is also possible to take Bus 44. To get to the restaurant, walk 1 block up Schwabstr. to the corner of Gutenbergstr.
To go directly to the Lamooi, get off at Schwabstraße, walk 4 blocks up Rötestraße, which runs into Gutbrodstraße at Vogelsangstr. – or – take the U2 or U9 and get off at Schwab-Bebelstr. Station and walk up Gutbrodstr.
Source: Microsoft AutoRoute 2006