Firstly, wood-firing, an ancient technique, serves to study and learn about its wide range of aesthetic opportunities to achieve one's artistic vision.
Secondly, the demonstration of a wide range of construction techniques for sculpture, pottery and contemporary ceramics open new artistic paths for the works to be made by each one. All works will be wood fired in the Sasukenei - smokeless kiln.
Thirdly the focus of the course will be on the individual artistic development of each participant. With the diversity of ceramic techniques sometimes left a little in the background, the focus on the artistic progression of each individual is vital.
License: Registo Nacional de Agente de Animação Turística n.º 135/2021
Requirements
Surrounding Area
Nossa Senhora de Fátima Chapel at 44m
Candal Shop at 1.6km
PR4 LSA - Schist Walking Trail Lousã - Rota das Quatro Aldeias at 1.7km
Talasnal School at 2.7km
Casa da Eira at 2.7km
Nossa Senhora da Piedade Shrine at 3.4km
River beach of Senhora da Piedade at 3.5km
PR 2 LSA - Schist Walking Trail Rota das Aldeias do Xisto da Lousã at 3.6km
PR5 LSA - Schist Walking Trail Lousã - Rota dos Serranos at 3.6km
Lousã range at 3.6km
Information
Date: 19th to 28th July
RRP: €2000/person
Duration: 10 days
Schedule:
July 19th:
3:00 pm: Reception and check-in of participants;
4:00 pm: Reception at the Atelier and small presentation by the group and trainers; Theoretical introduction to the course;
7:30 pm: Welcome dinner at Casa das Artes;
July 20th to 28th:
Course from 10am to 6pm*, with a two-hour lunch break;
*The schedule is flexible on the day of baking and baking of the pieces. During cooking in the Sasukenei - Smokeless Oven, students will be distributed in shifts.
Workshop open between 6pm - 9pm
July 29th:
Until 11am - check-out from the accommodation.
The price of the Ceramics and Wood Firing course includes:
. Integration into a small work group (6 to 10 participants in total)
. Training lasting 6 hours a day, spoken in English and with support in Portuguese;
. Studio open 12 hours a day;
. Welcome dinner;
. All materials necessary to complete the course;
. Wood-fired cooking in the smokeless oven - Sasukenei;
. Free accommodation in the hostel during the course (10 nights), with check-in on July 19th and check-out on July 29th, 2024. The hostel is equipped with two bedrooms (female and male), kitchen, shared bathrooms , washing machine, towels, bed linen and wi-fi;
. Offer of 10% discount on the base rate when booking an individual house (10 nights) with check-in on July 19th and check-out on July 29th, 2024. The base rate refers to the stay of 2 people and includes breakfast, equipped kitchen, towels, bed linen and wi-fi.
Note: It is possible to share the cost and reservation of a house with another participant who shows interest in doing so. For more information, contact
Cancellation policy:
You can cancel within 14 days of registration by paying the respective transfer fees. In accordance with EU consumer protection legislation, the course fee will not be refunded after 14 days after registration. However, the amount will be fully refunded if the training cannot be carried out due to a lack of sufficient students.
All prices shown include VAT at the legal rate in force.