For 10 days, participants will perfect their knowledge of the ceramic process, joining a small group in a cosy, collaborative environment, guided by Álvaro Villamañan and Barry Krzywicki.
They will create pots, mugs, jugs, large and small bowls, through intensive practice guided step by step by the trainers, using the potter's wheel and manual techniques. This learning enables you to develop technical skills for creating functional and aesthetic ceramics.
The course also explores advanced decorative techniques, such as leather decoration, inlay, and sgraffito, to create unique and intrinsic details on the pieces. In addition, the application of Shino glazes is covered, using three different recipes and providing an in-depth understanding of glaze layers and their applications.
Finally, participants experience a traditional firing technique that gives each piece a unique character. They learn how to hang and how to position each piece to emphasise its decoration and the glaze used.
Programme:
Production of utilitarian pieces (mugs, jugs, bowls and other cups):
Intensive training on the potter's wheel;
Preparation of handles and other additions to the pieces;
Decoration in leather, inlay and sgraffito;
Glazing:
- 3 different Shino recipes (white, cream, red);
- Flashing slip;
- Notions about glaze layers;
Firing:
- How to hang - placement of each piece according to glaze, decoration and type of shino;
- Wood-firing experience (48 hours).
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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: 19th to 28th February
PVP: 2150€ per person
TIME:
19th February
15h00: Reception and check-in for participants
17h00: Reception at the workshop. Short presentation of the group and trainers;
19h30: Welcome dinner at Casa das Artes
20 to 28 February:
course from 10am to 6pm*, with a two-hour lunch break (1pm to 3pm)
*The timetable is flexible on the days when the pieces are hung and baked. During firing in the Sasukenei smokeless kiln, students will be split into 4-hour shifts.
Workshop available between 18h00 and 22h00.
1 March:
By 11am: check-out from accommodation
The course fee includes:
- Integration into a small working group;
- Training for 5-6 hours a day, in English, Portuguese and Spanish;
- Lunch during the course;
- Accommodation in a dormitory at the hostel during the course (10 nights); The hostel is equipped with two dormitories (female/male), kitchen and bathrooms. The booking includes towels and bed linen;
- All the materials needed for the course;
- Welcome dinner on the first day of the course;
Cancellation policy for courses and workshops:
You can make a cancellation 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 course cannot be held due to a lack of sufficient students.
In the event that the training is cancelled by Cerdeira - Home For Creativity for reasons of force majeure, such as a pandemic, civil unrest, natural disaster, medical or family issues of the trainer or other events beyond their responsibility, a voucher will be offered for another workshop of the client's choice. The voucher will be valid for two years.
All prices quoted include VAT at the legal rate in force.
Álvaro Villamañán discovered ceramics at the age of 21 by chance. His pieces focus on 3 styles: Kohiki or Buncheong, producing utilitarian pieces; Shino ceramics, aimed at pieces in warm tones; and Anagama-fired ceramics, more artistic and free.
This duo has come together in Cerdeira to share their passion for ceramic production.