Experience craftsmanship up close.
Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of handcrafted figurines and discover your creative side. In our figurine workshop for adults, you will have the opportunity to explore the process of creating a figurine step by step—from the first idea to the finished piece.
Together with our experienced master figurine maker, you will learn how the individual parts of a figurine are shaped, refined, and finally assembled in harmony. Along the way, you will receive valuable tips on technique, form, and the details that give your figurine a truly personal expression. Whether you already have experience in creative work or are crafting a figurine for the very first time—the workshop offers space to experiment, learn, and create.
9:00 am Meet in the foyer
Selection of figurines
Independent casting of the figurines
Brief introduction to porcelain production
Workshop at Augarten Schloss
Obere Augartenstraße 1
1020 Vienna
The next adult workshop will take place on 16 and 17 April 2026. Maximum five participants.
Course fee € 490,– incl. refreshments.
Please note: This date is already fully booked. Next dates in autumn, provisionally on 1 and 2 October 2026.
Self-designed objects to suit every taste—our young porcelain painters choose from small vases, boxes, plates, and figurines. During the event at Augarten Palace, parents and accompanying persons are welcome to visit the Porcelain Museum or treat themselves to a culinary experience at Café Restaurant Sperling. After one week, the fully fired artwork will be ready for collection.
Painting materials and colours are provided; childcare, snacks, and one piece of porcelain are included. Each additional object is available at an extra charge. You will also receive a 10% discount on your purchases on the same day.
Choose your desired piece of porcelain
Using a pencil, stencils, and various templates, you sketch directly onto the porcelain
Now for the colour! Choose your colours and paint your piece using brushes, dabbing techniques, and stamps
Finally, your finished porcelain is fired at 800 degrees Celsius
Choose your desired figurine
Assemble the figurine using the pre-cast parts and liquid porcelain slip
Using modelling tools, you shape your very own figurine — and engrave your initials
Your finished figurine is fired in bisque at 1,375 degrees Celsius
Workshop at Augarten Schloss
Obere Augartenstraße 1
1020 Vienna
Children's workshops will take place in conjunction with the next Long Night of Museums. Maximum ten participants.
Course fee € 69,–
When registering, please provide the following details: full name, address (street, postcode, town/city), and telephone number for any queries. Upon receipt of your email enquiry, you will receive your booking confirmation with all relevant information as well as your invoice by email.
Free cancellation of a written booking for a figurine workshop is possible up to seven days before the event date. For cancellations from the sixth day before the workshop, half of the total amount will be invoiced. Should the Wiener Porzellanmanufaktur Augarten be unable to hold the workshop, an alternative date will be provided.
