After an introduction to paperclay and paperporcelain, followed by a practical demonstration, the artist shares with the group the distinct qualities of paperclay, its advantages and ways of handling it. Over 5 days, participants will learn and practise different techniques and follow the entire ceramic process, from preparing the paste to firing (1300ºC).
This is a course that enables the creation of a series of porcelain pieces, designed and created individually by each participant with the support of the trainer and assistants.
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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: 24th to 29th September
PVP: 1380€/person
Duration: 6 days
Schedule:
24 September
- From 3pm: Reception and check-in for participants
- 17h00: Reception at the Atelier and presentation of the group and trainers;
- 19.30: Welcome dinner at Casa das Artes
25 to 29 September: 10h00 to 18h00, with a two-hour lunch break. Workshop available between 18h00 and 22h00.
30 September: until 11am, check-out from accommodation
Programme:
- Introduction to paperclay and paperporcelain - what is it? Artistic, creative and technical aspects of these materials;
- Understanding the differences between paperclay and ordinary clay in general;
- How to make paperclay and paperporcelain;
- Exploring different forms of modelling - manual techniques, ballast, moulds, armatures, use of other organic materials;
- Creating pieces with paperclay such as small vases and luminous objects in paperporcelain.
- Full daily course programme available on request.
The course fee includes
- Training for 5-6 hours a day, spoken in English and with support in Portuguese;
- Atelier open 12 hours a day;
- Lunch during the course, from 25th to 29th September;
- Accommodation in a dormitory at the hostel during the course (6 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 make a cancellation 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. 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.
