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LARGE-SCALE SCULPTURE | Martin McWilliam
This course offers the opportunity to build large-scale vases or sculptures. These could be figurative, abstract or very classic. A large and complete scale of construction techniques will be made available. Participants will learn how to handle large clay slabs, coils, work starting from the solid block and combining all these procedures. The possibilities of finishing will be explored: different media of scraping, filing, beating, brushing, polishing, application of slips or engobes. We will discuss ways to add color with slips, oxides and various firing possibilities and the use of cold glaze. We will start from the demonstration and illustration of large-scale constructions. And later, the participants will be asked to bring a model or a sketch of an individual project and the teacher will evaluate and assist during the construction process. The strong point of this course lies in conveying an open use of clay.
Martin McWilliam Sculptor of great international recognition, with pieces awarded in museums and galleries around the world. He uses traditional methods and firings to create sculptures of great impact, not only for their beauty and technical virtuosity. And his very particular way of dealing with the construction of an object, the vase, breaking down the shape and also working with space, creating a sort of "Trompe-l'œil" of the inverted vase. For 40 years, creativity in ceramics has been part of Martin's daily life. He likes the challenges he is exposed to in workshops around the world, as solutions are sought to realize the ideas of the participants.
The 28-hour workshop lasts from 9.00 to 17.00 on Thursday, Friday and Saturday and from 9.00 to 16.00 on Sunday.
Included in the Workshop cost: 28 hours of teaching | all the necessary materials | nr. 4 brunch lunch Teacher: Martin McWilliam Interpreter: Included Download the CV of Martin McWilliam Download the full program in pdfTo confirm your inscription you have to make a bank transfer of a deposit or the total amount.
JEWELRY TECHNIQUES APPLIED TO CERAMICS | Nuria Soley
The main goal of this course is to learn the basics of metal work for creating ceramic jewelry, particularly porcelain. The course is essentially practical, based on experimentation with the main basic techniques of jewelry: measurements and marking, perforated internal and external, filing and polishing, firing, pickling, welding, etc. In a complementary way, some pieces of porcelain will be processed in order to practice assembly and final finishes. During the course, theoretical aspects on the characteristics and type of ceramic materials and metals will also be provided.
The workshop Will be 5 days where you will face different practical exercises such as the creation of strips, wires and plates of metal, the learning of welding with silver, perforated, polishing, sanding, realization of the pieces in porcelain designed and fired and finally, assembled with the metal parts. The materials will be provided and each student will have his work table with the necessary equipment. Everyone can take home not only their knowledge but also their finished works.
Nuria Soley Nùria Soley studied Design and Jewelry Technique at the school of Massana in Barcelona, and graduated in "Artes Aplicadas y Oficios Artísticos", especialization in ceramics. He has made several solo and group exhibitions in Spain, France and the Netherlands. Known for her conferences, master classes and courses in Europe, especially at the Disseny School, Tàrrega, Spain and with the Terre Mediterranee Association of France. For many years she has participated in the European fairs and shows dedicated to jewelery and ceramics. She has received 3 international awards dedicated to the best installation in metal and ceramics and in jewelery: 2009 First prize "Ramon Barbat i Miracle" of Crafts in Catalonge. 2008 and 2007 in the International Fair of Marratxi, First and Second prize with the best installation.
The 35-hour workshop lasts from 9.00 to 17.00 on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday and from 9.00 to 16.00 on Sunday.
Included in the Workshop cost: 35 hours of teaching | all the necessary materials | firings | nr. 5 brunch lunch Teacher: Nuria Soley Translator and assistant: Included Languages: English, Italian, French, SpanishDownload the presentation of Nuria Soley Download the full program in pdf
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PRACTICAL SEMINAR ON TRADITIONAL KINTSUGI | Krista
the aim is to give historical notions and basic technique of traditional kintsugi, respecting all stages of restoration. This provides the necessary skills to be able to work independently once back home. The lessons are totally practical in addition to a theoretical chapter and a DPF (Frequently Asked Questions) session. It is a different experience for everyone. Respect for this marvellous art of age-old tradition, without the use of shortcuts (glues and chemical fillers), involves many steps that require time and patience.
The 16-hour workshop lasts from 9.00 to 16.00 on Friday and Saturday and from 9.00 to 13.00 on Sunday.
Included in the Workshop cost: 16 hours of teaching | all the necessary materials | nr. 2 brunch lunchTeacher: Krista Arte Kintsugi Languages: English and Italian
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CERAMIC MAZE: THE GLAZES | Vilma Bosi
How much water should be added when preparing the glaze? How should you proceed to make a good application? In this course we want to introduce you to glazing ceramic artefacts by providing some basic specific skills. We will start with the knowledge of the products (Glazes, Transparent glazes, Colours, etc.) and their peculiarities, we will begin with how to proceed in their preparation and we will end with the opportunity to try out the main glazing techniques and a guide to ceramic firing.
In particular, we will deal with application by immersion, spraying with an airbrush and brush glazing with the aid of special vehicles that allow for better application. We will present the necessary steps to obtain effects in the coatings also with applications in several layers that will be made on clay supports, already fired, provided by the organisation.
Finally, we will also deal with the defects that occur in glazing, and in this regard it is possible to bring any finished personal work on which an interesting lesson will be held.
Included in the course: 14 hours of teaching | the materials needed for the course | the firings | 2 brunch meals (breakfast and lunch) | a gift box (with samples of the materials used during the course) Teacher: Vilma Bosi Download the full program in pdfTo confirm your inscription you have to make a bank transfer of a deposit or the total amount.
THE BASES OF PLASTER MOULDS | Marco Malavolti
Reproducing a shape for large or small productions, but also creating unique objects from a casting or pressure mould, simplifying the working processes; this is the dream of many ceramists. The teacher Marco Malavolti will present in an effective, simple and creative way an intensive programme on the basic techniques needed to make multi-part moulds for casting and pressure moulding. Participants will work on objects provided by the organisation on which the moulds will be made. The objects are designed to see different complexities and moulding techniques.
The 20-hour workshop lasts from 9.00 to 17.00 on Friday and Saturday and from 9.00 to 16.00 on Sunday.
Included in the Workshop cost: 20 hours of teaching | all the necessary materials | perfectly equipped studio | no. 3 brunch meals (breakfast and lunch) Teacher: Marco Malavolti Download the full program in pdfTo confirm your inscription you have to make a bank transfer of a deposit or the total amount.
DECORATION WITH GOLD, LUSTRES AND COLOURS | Vilma Bosi
Third-firing decoration with gold, lustres and colours is a fascinating art that if well managed can be much less expensive than expected. Course participants will learn a correct approach to the technique so as not to waste time and resources.
The course will begin with the knowledge of precious metals (gold and lustres) and their peculiarities, and will then move on to the preparation of the objects to be decorated, up to their application through personal decoration exercises. The course will continue with third-firing colours, and the various steps necessary to personalise already glazed objects with decorations (fillets, lettering, etc.) and backgrounds will be explored.
Participants will be given the opportunity to bring their own works already fired with this technique. On Sunday it will be possible to develop an interesting discussion on problems and defects related to the third fire.
Included in the course: 11 hours of teaching | the materials needed for the course | the firings | nr. 1 brunch meal (breakfast and lunch) Teacher: Vilma Bosi Language: Italian Download the full program in pdfTo confirm your inscription you have to make a bank transfer of a deposit or the total amount.
PAPERCLAY NEARLY STONEWARE IN COLOUR | Giovanni Cimatti
Paperclay course developed by Giovanni Cimatti
Dry clay, of all types, can find new life in the Paper Clay technique. In this course we will investigate how to use, in Paper version, Faenza; the Italian clay par excellence fired until it reaches its maximum hardness. Experiences will be made on how to make forms: by casting with liquid clay mixture in cardboard moulds or with assemblages of dry clay slabs. The forms will then be finished with engobes and crystallines applied on raw and fired once in the so-called single firing.
The 14-hour course starts at 9 a.m. and ends at 5 p.m. on Saturday and starts at 9 a.m. and ends at 4 p.m. on Sunday.
Included in the course:14 hours of teaching | the materials needed for the course | the firings | 2 brunch meals (breakfast and lunch) | a gift box (with samples of the materials used during the course)
Teacher: Giovanni Cimatti Download the programme in pdf format To confirm your purchase, you must pay the deposit or the full amount by following the procedure below.CUSTOMISED MOLDS FOR CERAMICS | Marco Malavolti
Reproducing a shape for large or small productions, but also creating unique objects from a casting or pressure mould, simplifying the working processes; this is the dream of many ceramists. The trainer Marco Malavolti will present an effective, simple and creative programme for the creation of multi-part casting and pressure moulds. The course will start with an idea and a personal project and will then develop a model which will be analysed before making your own mould. The course is aimed at a group of a maximum of 4 people and this will give participants the opportunity to develop many of their own personal designs, even large ones.
The 35-hour workshop lasts from 9.00 to 17.00 on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday and from 9.00 to 16.00 on Sunday.
Included in the Workshop cost: 35 hours of teaching | all the necessary materials | perfectly equipped studio Teacher: Marco Malavolti Download the full program in pdfTo confirm your inscription you have to make a bank transfer of a deposit or the total amount.
SWEET RAKU WITH LUSTRES | Giovanni Cimatti
Sweet Raku is an idea that Giovanni Cimatti came up with in the late 1990s and which differs from so-called Raku in that it has reduced fumigation and the use of chamotte-free clays.
Giovanni Cimatti's sweet raku in some of its declinations. During the course, forms will be made that simultaneously and in a single firing will have the orange colour of 'sealed earths', the transparencies of copper and non-copper crystallines, the lustres in copper reduction in gas kiln firing and the black of Raku smoke.
The 14-hour course starts at 9 a.m. and ends at 5 p.m. on Saturday and starts at 9 a.m. and ends at 4 p.m. on Sunday.
Included in the course:14 hours of teaching | the materials needed for the course | the firings | 2 brunch meals (breakfast and lunch) | a gift box (with samples of the materials used during the course)
Teacher: Giovanni Cimatti Download the programme in pdf format To confirm your purchase, you must pay the deposit or the full amount by following the procedure below.MY FUNNY GLAZES | Maite Larena
When we approach ceramic glazes, the first impression is of immensity ... where do I start? What are the raw materials? Which glazes will fit my pieces? The development of custom glazes is particularly attractive to most potters. In this course, following a simple methodology, working methods will be taught to plan the development of glazes and obtain a large quantity of them. In this way we will expand the development of colouring, textures, applications and aesthetic results applicable to the author's ceramics. A laboratory for testing ceramic glazes for 1240-60 ° C is proposed, both for firing in an electric kiln and in a gas kiln. An extensive documentation will be provided, which will be examined in presentations and theoretical speeches interspersed with the work of the workshop, as well as computerized archiving systems for ceramic recipes.
Maite Larena Graduated in chemistry at the University of Valencia, Spain and self-taught ceramist. Larena's career is divided between artistic and technical work. In addition to her personal and collective exhibitions with the series of special glazed containers; Maite has been invited to several international conferences as a highly experienced researcher in the field of ceramic glazes and stains. He has published 11 specialized articles on glaze coverings and developed 6 projects subsidized by the Spanish government on ceramic research. And for several years he is the head of the research, development and production of glazes and stains of PRODESCO S.L. and of AICE-ITC, Research Association of Spanish Ceramics Industries. In the field of teaching, for many years, she was professor of the Department of Materials and Ceramic Technology of the Scuola Superiore d'Arte de Manises, Spain.
The 35-hour workshop lasts from 9.00 to 17.00 on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday and from 9.00 to 16.00 on Sunday.
Included in the Workshop cost: 35 hours of teaching | all the necessary materials | firings | nr. 5 brunch lunch | a box with the samples of the materials used during the workshop Teacher: Maite Larena Translator and assistant: Included Languages: English, Italian, French, Spanish Download the CV of Maite Larena Download the full program in pdfTo confirm your inscription you have to make a bank transfer of a deposit or the total amount.
BLACK CERAMIC, CLAY OF ETRURIA | Gabriele Tognoloni
Bucchero is a type of fine and very light black ceramic produced by the Etruscans to make vases. The integral black monochrome is the most striking feature of this type of pottery and the colouring is achieved by a special firing process. Bucchero was used in Etruria from the mid 7th century BC to the first half of the 5th century BC.
The 14-hour course starts at 9 a.m. and ends at 5 p.m. on Saturday and starts at 9 a.m. and ends at 4 p.m. on Sunday.
Included in the course:14 hours of teaching | the materials needed for the course | the firings | nr. 2 brunch meals (breakfast and lunch)
Teacher: Gabriele Tognoloni Scarica il programma in formato pdf To confirm your order, you must pay the deposit or the full amount by following the procedure below.BASIC TECHNIQUES OF THROWING | Roberto Reali
Working on wheel is an art that requires time, perseverance and a small group. This basic course, thanks to the experience of Roberto Reali (wheel potter in Faenza for over 50 years), will deal with the main techniques for starting to work on the wheel such as: centring, the cylinder and then the first forms derived from the cylinder such as the bowl, the vase, the cup and the jug.
We have deliberately not specified a programme divided into days because the course is structured as a marathon linked to the repetition of gestures and techniques essential for entering the world of throwing.
Course times: Daily | 9.00 - 12.00 and 14.00 - 17.00 (6 hours per day); The course starts at 9 a.m. on Monday 24/06 and ends at 5 p.m. on Sunday 30/06. Included in the Workshop cost: 42 hours of teaching | all the necessary materials | perfectly equipped studio Teacher: Roberto RealiDownload the full program in pdf
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