From 20 to 26 November, Tim Andrews, one of the great names in Raku in the West, is in Cerdeira to share his in-depth knowledge of this exciting process.
The artist has dedicated his career to testing boundaries, combining traditional techniques with innovative methods. His works are recognised for their unique surfaces, which feature complex textures and patterns that emerge from the dynamic interaction between heat, glaze and smoke.
In the RAKU - From Clay to Fire course, Tim combines two passions, ceramics and teaching. Whilst sharing his technical and artistic knowledge, he encourages participants to experiment and discover their own language.
Throughout this journey of exploration and expression, the process is shown to be as important as the final piece, allowing the unpredictability of firing to reveal beauty and unexpected forms.
The first part of the course will focus on creating pieces using the potter's wheel or manual techniques. After an initial chacota firing, participants will glaze, decorate and prepare their pieces for Raku firing. At this point, Tim's unique method of using ‘resist slip’ (or Naked Raku) stands out, a technique that creates unpredictable effects on the surface of the pieces, allowing the smoke to penetrate the cracks in the piece and leave marks that make each piece unique.
This 7-day course offers an immersive hands-on experience to create and experiment with the possibilities of this technique, regardless of each participant's experience. The number of pieces completed varies depending on the firing time and their size, but each participant is expected to finish around 6 pieces in the Raku kiln.
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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: 20 to 26 November
PVP: 1650€ per person
TIME:
20th November:
from 3pm: Reception and check-in for participants
17h00: Atelier reception and short presentation of the group and trainers
19h30: Welcome dinner at Casa das Artes
21 to 26 November:
course from 10am to 6pm, with a two-hour lunch break
27 November:
Until 11am: check-out from accommodation
INCLUDES:
- Training of 5-6 hours per day, spoken in English, Portuguese;
- Lunch during the course, from 21 to 26 November;
- Accommodation in a dormitory at the hostel during the course (7 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 and cooking;
- Welcome dinner on the first day of the course;
ACCOMMODATION UPGRADES AVAILABLE:
Upgrade to 6 nights in a standard schist house shared by 2 participants and breakfast at an additional cost of 420€/per participant. Includes shared room, equipped kitchen, towels, bed linen and Wi-Fi.
Upgrade to 6 nights in a standard schist house with single occupancy for 1 participant and breakfast, at an additional cost of 600€/per participant. Includes single room, equipped kitchen, towels, bed linen and Wi-Fi.
CANCELLATION POLICY:
You can cancel within 14 days of registering, 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 customer's choice. The voucher will be valid for two years.
All prices quoted include VAT at the legal rate in force.
His journey began in 1978, when he became an apprentice in David Leach's studio. He then spent two years at the Dartington Pottery Training Workshop, where he worked as an artist and teacher, focusing on ceramic decoration techniques. Later, he started an international ceramics summer school, which attracted students from all over the world.
In 1986, he shared a studio with David Leach in Bovey Tracey until 1993, which marked the foundation of his studio and gallery in Devon, where he remains.
Over the years, Tim has been invited to lecture at various institutions, from universities to art centres around the world. His work is exhibited worldwide, in public and private collections. In addition to his practical experience, Tim is also the author of two books on ‘Raku’, published by A&C Black and Bloomsbury, and has curated several exhibitions.