Ceramics Workshop

Ceramics Workshop

Manual forming

3 sessions of 3 hours | 9 hours in total
November 3, 10 and 17, 2021
Wednesdays | 10am - 1pm
Price - 110€ (Material included)
Trainer - Rita Daniel from FICA Oficina Criativa

In this Ceramics Workshop you will learn how to build pieces using the four hand-forming techniques: Slab, Pinch Pot, Coil and Carved Solid Block. As well as a theoretical introduction to the types of pastes and the process of transforming clay into ceramics, we will cover some decoration techniques on raw clay, using engobes and textures, and, finally, glazing techniques will be demonstrated. The format of the pieces is directly linked to the type of techniques we'll be covering and means that at the end* you'll take four (or more) ready-to-use utilitarian pieces with you.

No previous knowledge is required.

Program content

Class 1.
Theoretical introduction to ceramics: types of paste, firing, decorations and glazes
Practical exercise in manual construction techniques I: Slab and Pinch Pot

Lesson 2.
Practical exercise in manual construction techniques II: Coils and Carving

Class 3.
Finishing and gluing
Introduction to techniques for decorating raw clay with engobes and textures
Demonstration of glazing processes

*All the pieces produced will be fired, glazed and fired again by us (they will have to be picked up afterwards).

You can continue learning by coming to the Ceramics Workshop Level II, dedicated to Decoration, Coatings and Glazing.

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 workshop-3out', indicating your name and telephone number. If there is a cancellation for this workshop, we will let you know.

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.
Find out more at terms and conditions from the website.

No. of trainees

Minimum number: 5pax / Maximum number: 8pax

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.

Covid-19

According to Decree-Law No. 78-A/2021, the use of masks remains mandatory for educational establishments.

In addition, at the entrance (and often inside the workshop) you should disinfect your hands with an alcohol-based solution, which will be available inside the workshop. In the workshop, whenever possible, respect social distancing in order to keep a safe distance from the other trainees.

Discounts and Partnerships

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