Understanding the whole ceramics process, from the preparation of the clay to form giving, from glazing to tool making and firing, that’s what we propose. After five days of intense ceramic work, conversation, and silence in our studio,
Knowing and choosing the right clay for our work and each ceramic technique is fundamental for successful work. We will create our pieces, molding and modeling, building, sculpting, or working on the potter's wheel, get to know the advantages of each technique, and benefit from your newly acquired knowledge.
You’ll have access to a small specialized library for those who wish to be inspired or deepen their knowledge.
At the end of the Ceramics Workshop for Beginners, we learn to fire our works, draw conclusions about the firing processes and, of course, take home some very special artworks;
The course is conceived to enable participants to continue exploring and seeking knowledge in this vast and exciting area of autonomy after the workshop.
PROGRAM
Identification of clays and their characteristics and functions;
Forming techniques: molding, shaping, turning, roll, and plate construction;
Work in Potter's Wheel;
Techniques of decoration in ceramics and pottery;
Tools making;
Construction and operation of a small rudimentary kiln (paper kiln, wood-fired or gas-fired kiln)
Registo Nacional de Agente de Animação Turística n.º 322/2014
Requirements
Surrounding Area
Nossa Senhora de Fátima Chapel at 43m
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
Schedule
10h-13h and 15h-18h*
*The schedule is flexible on the days the kiln firing starts and ends.
Workshop open from 6pm - 9pm
Includes:
Integration in a small workgroup (from 8 to 12 participants)
Training 6 hours a day, spoken in Portuguese and English
Studio open 12 hours a day;
All the materials needed for the course;
Welcome Dinner
Free accommodation in our shared residences during the course (upon availability). The residences are equipped with a dormitory, kitchen, shared bathrooms, washing machine, towels, bed linen, and wi-fi;
10% discount on the base rate when booking an individual house (minimum of 2 nights). The base rate refers to a stay of 2 people and includes breakfast, equipped kitchen, towels, bed linen, and wi-fi.
Adicional lunch service:
Lunch package for 14€/meal when booked at least one week before check-in. After this date, the regular price applies.
All prices shown include VAT at the legal rate in force.
The Cerdeira Home for Creativity project emerged from the love and affection of two families who decided to rebuild the traditional houses of the village, maintaining their authenticity and uniqueness. These two families were joined by several people who are in the village every day to welcome you with a smile.