The Sound Masks course will provide an immersive learning experience connected to the five elements - clay, water, air, fire and sound. From Argentina to Cerdeira, we invited Martin and Julieta to teach an ancient practice with a contemporary approach, the fruit of their research and experimentation in the field.
We begin this 10-day course with the sound ceremony - the gateway to the world of sound ceramics. Faced with the multiple sound possibilities offered by ceramics, we will stimulate our sensitivity and intention, which will accompany us throughout the course.
Then, with all the necessary materials and tools, each participant will create their own ceramic mask, inspired by ancient cultures and aesthetics.
Finally, the group will build a cylindrical brick kiln, where the pieces produced in the course will be fired.
Programme:
> Sound Ceremony;
> Theoretical introduction to sound ceramics - the importance of these sound objects, and their history in ancient America and the present;
> Yerba mate ceremony;
> Design and construction of a sound mask;
> Sound system - aerophone and idiophone;
> Surface finishing and ornamentation;
> Construction of a cylindrical brick oven;
> Wood-fired cooking;
> Waterproofing the masks and incorporating other materials.
> Collective sound action and farewell ritual.
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Requirements
Surrounding Area
Nossa Senhora de Fátima Chapel at 31m
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
Lousã range at 3.5km
PR 2 LSA - Schist Walking Trail Rota das Aldeias do Xisto da Lousã at 3.5km
PR5 LSA - Schist Walking Trail Lousã - Rota dos Serranos at 3.6km
Information
Date: 14th to 23rd May
PVP: 2400€/person
Duration: 10 days
Schedule:
14 May
15h00: Reception and check-in for participants
16h00: Reception at the Atelier and short presentation of the group and trainers;
19h30: Welcome dinner at Casa das Artes
15 to 23 May
course from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., with a two-hour lunch break
24 May
Until 11am: check-out from accommodation
The course fee includes
- Integration into a small working group;
- Training for 5-6 hours a day, spoken in Spanish with support in Portuguese and English;
- Bibliographic materials to support the workshop (digital format);
- Workshop open until 9pm;
- All materials needed for the course, except decoration materials*;
- Welcome dinner on the first day of the course;
- Lunch during the course;
- Free accommodation in the hostel during the course (10 nights)). The hostel is equipped with a dormitory, kitchen, shared bathrooms, washing machine, towels, bed linen and Wi-Fi;
*Does not include additional materials for decorating the masks such as textiles, stones, metals, feathers; wickerwork/wood, etc. Any additional materials for decorating the mask must be brought by each participant in order to add their personal touch.
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 room, 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 bedroom, equipped kitchen, towels, bed linen and Wi-Fi.
Cancellation policy:
You can cancel within 14 days of registration, 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 rates in force.
