The contents of the Ceramics and Wood-Firing Course are based on three pillars:
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: 18 to 27 July
PVP: 2200€/person
Duration: 10 days
Schedule:
18th July:
15h00: Reception and check-in for participants;
16h00: Reception at the Atelier and short presentation of the group and trainers; Theoretical introduction to the course;
19h30: Welcome dinner at Casa das Artes;
19 to 27 July:
Course from 10am to 6pm*, with a two-hour lunch break;
*The timetable is flexible on the day of the hanging and baking of the pieces. During the firing in the Sasukenei - smokeless kiln, the students will be distributed in shifts.
Workshop open from 6pm to 9pm
29 July:
Until 11am - check-out from accommodation.
The price of the Ceramics and Wood Firing course includes::
. Integration into a small working group;
. Training for 5-6 hours a day, spoken in English and with support in Portuguese;
. Workshop open 12 hours a day;
. All the materials needed to complete the course*;
. Free accommodation in the hostel during the course (10 nights). The hostel is equipped with two dormitories (male and female), kitchen, shared bathrooms, washing machine, towels, bed linen and Wi-Fi;
*For safety reasons during the wood-fired cooking, we ask that you bring footwear that protects your toes, such as trainers/shoes/boots, and that you avoid wearing clothes with synthetic fibres, opting instead for natural 100% cotton fibres.
ACCOMMODATION UPGRADES AVAILABLE:
. Upgrade to 10 nights in a standard schist house shared by 2 participants and breakfast at an additional cost of €700/per participant. Includes shared bedroom, equipped kitchen, towels, bed linen and Wi-Fi.
. Upgrade to 10 nights in a standard schist house with single occupancy for 1 participant and breakfast, at an additional cost of €1,000/participant. Includes single room, equipped kitchen, towels, bed linen and Wi-Fi.
Cancellation policy:
You can cancel within 14 days of enrolment by paying the relevant transfer fees. In accordance with EU consumer protection legislation, the course fee will not be refunded after 14 days of enrolment. However, the fee will be fully refunded if the training cannot be held due to a lack of sufficient students.
All prices quoted include VAT at the legal rate in force.
