During the course, Shirobey Kobayashi shares her philosophy of life based on simple things that enhance the aesthetic sense in life. She teaches how to integrate ceramics and natural beauty into everyday life through Ikebana and the values and care to be taken when plating food.
Participants will learn and practise ceramic techniques such as tebineri (hand techniques) and rokuro (potter's wheel) to create chawan vases and bowls. They will also take part in all stages of wood-fired cooking in the 36-hour Sasukenei - Smokeless Kiln. The programme also includes cooking a Japanese meal on the day the oven cools down. The course ends with a Japanese tea ceremony celebrating the lessons learnt.
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Requirements
Surrounding Area
Nossa Senhora de Fátima Chapel at 29m
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 3.6km
PR5 LSA - Schist Walking Trail Lousã - Rota dos Serranos at 3.6km
Information
Date: 6th to 15th September
PVP: 2500€/person
Duration: 10 days
Schedule:
6th September
- From 3pm: Reception and check-in for participants
- 17h00: Reception at the Atelier and short presentation of the group and trainers;
- 19h30: Welcome dinner at Casa das Artes
7 to 15 September: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.*, with a two-hour lunch break
16 September: Check-out from the accommodation until 11.00 a.m.
*The timetable is flexible on the days when the pieces are hung and baked. During the firing in the Sasukenei - Smokeless Oven, the students will be distributed in shifts.
Workshop available between 18:00 and 22:00.
Programme:
- Introduction to the course, based on Shirobey Kobayashi's philosophy of life and work in the context of Japanese ceramics;
- Introduction to the concept of Ikebana;
- Techniques for building jars, vases, chawan bowls, among others;
- Potter's wheel;
- Kamazume (hanging) and Kamataki (firing) in the Sasukenei - smokeless kiln;
- Plating techniques and group meals;
- Opening the kiln and tea ceremony.
The full programme for the Japanese ceramics and ikebana course is available on request.
The course fee includes:
- Training for 5-6 hours a day, spoken in English and with support in Portuguese and German;
- Workshop open 12 hours a day;
- Lunch during the course, from 7th to 15th September;
- Accommodation in a dormitory at the hostel during the course (10 nights) *;
- All the materials needed for the course;
- Welcome dinner on the first day of the course;
*The hostel is equipped with two dormitories (female/male), a kitchen and bathrooms. The booking includes towels and bed linen.
Cancellation policy:
You can cancel within 14 days of booking, paying the relevant transfer fees. In accordance with EU consumer protection legislation, the course fee will not be refunded after 14 days. 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.
