We are a Utrecht based
ceramic studio founded
by Daniela Schoorl and
Silvana Hurtado Dianderas
Daniela Schoorl
Hello! My name is Daniela, a Mexican-Dutch self-taught artist living in Utrecht. I have always engaged in various creative activities throughout my youth and adult life. I am very curious by nature and love to explore different mediums such as photography, painting and ceramics. Each of these mediums trigger a different creative spark and make me love my job even more every day.
Something about me
I love doing zumba classes in front of my TV and might occasionally slip in a line-dance workout too. I dislike cheese, but will accept melted yellow cheese on my pizza. I will reluctantly admit that I do like Taylor Swift. My favourite movie is 10 things I hate about you and my favourite colour changes every season. You can make me very happy with a nice pen or acrylic marker.
Classes
During my classes I love to focus on my student’s wishes and goals. I encourage your creativity and offer guidance where needed. Whether you are very ambitious or need someone to guide you along the way, I am here to help.
Silvana Hurtado Dianderas
Hii! I'm Silvana, a Peruvian visual artist based in Utrecht. In my artistic practice, I mostly focus on sculpture and interactive installations that engage the spectator. As an artist, I enjoy experimenting with different materials depending on the concept I have in mind. My native language is Spanish, I'm also fluent in English and have a good level of Dutch.
A Bit About Me
I enjoy meeting new people, and when I visit new places, I make it a point to explore contemporary art environments. Whenever possible, I escape to the beach and the sea – they're my go-to happy places in nature.
Classes
In my classes, my objective is to guide students toward learning. I encourage them to embrace mistakes, let go of any fear of making them, and enjoy the learning process. I value the opportunity to experiment with and introduce students to new techniques. If a student has a particular curiosity, we explore and learn together. I also appreciate the importance of learning while having fun and being passionate about what you do. When it comes to ceramics, my specialty lies in handbuilding and sculpture. I enjoy combining these techniques with clay throwing on the wheel. Music and laughter are always a part of my classes.