Ceramics Workshop

Ceramics Workshop

October 5, 2023 - Holiday
Thursday | 10am-1pm and 2pm-5pm
Price - 100€ (Material included)
Trainer - Rita Daniel from FICA Oficina Criativa

Description

The Intensive Ceramics Workshop combines hand-building and decoration in one day. In the intensive ceramics workshop you will learn two hand-building techniques, decoration methods and textures on raw clay, with engobes, as well as a historical introduction to the world of ceramics. ceramicsThese include the type of paste and the process of transforming clay into ceramics.

No previous knowledge is required.
Minimum age for participation: 16 years / Accompanied by an adult (two entries): 14 years

Practical Exercise

In this ceramics workshop, the shape of the pieces is directly linked to the type of techniques we'll be covering and means that at the end* you'll take two pieces with you that are ready to use, i.e. fired and glazed.

Program Content

Theoretical introduction to ceramics: types of paste, firing, decorations and glazes
2 Manual forming technique: Slab and Pinch Pot
Finishes, collages, textures and decorations on raw clay, using engobes
Mini-manual
*All the pieces produced will be fired, glazed and fired again by us (they will have to be picked up afterwards).

Material included

White paste (earthenware)
Engobes
Cooking and glazing
Introduction to Ceramics

Waiting List

Cancellations may occur. If the training is sold out and you would like to receive an alert if there are any withdrawals, send an e-mail to workshop@fica-oc.pt, with the subject line 'waiting list - ceramics workshopIf there is a cancellation for this specific workshop, we will let you know.
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Cancellation of Registration

IMPORTANT - Cancellations/postponements/refunds of registrations (including gift voucher registrations) are only permitted if you give us at least 7 days' notice of the start of the workshop. Any cancellation with less than 7 days' notice, we will do our best to fill your place, however, a refund or postponement can only be made if your place is filled.

If a trainee fails to attend one or more training sessions, FICA is not responsible for replacing or compensating for that session.
To cancel/admit/refund, send an e-mail to workshop@fica-oc.pt
Find out more at terms and conditions from the website.

No. of trainees

Minimum number: 8pax / Maximum number: 12pax
According to our terms, the training may be canceled if the minimum number of trainees is not met - Find out more at terms and conditions from the website.
Minimum age for participation: 16 years / Accompanied by an adult (two entries): 14 years

Other Workshops

We have other ceramics workshops such as the Ceramic Decoration and Coatings Workshop. It accompanies the Workshops.

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If you don't speak Portuguese don't worry we will give the workshop in english.