Flash Ceramics Workshop

Flash Ceramics Workshop

April 17th, 2024
Wednesday | 10am - 1pm
Price - 55€ (Material included)
Trainer - Rita Daniel from FICA Oficina Criativa

Description

The Flash Ceramics Workshop is an introductory workshop and is ideal as a first contact with ceramics. This ceramics workshop is suitable for those who have no previous knowledge of the technique. In addition to the theoretical introduction to the world of ceramics, which includes the types of ceramic pastes, the process of transforming clay into the ceramicsWe will also learn two hand-forming techniques.

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

Program Content

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

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 'ceramic flash waiting listIf there is a cancellation for this specific workshop, we will let you know.
We don't take reservations for future courses. If you want to find out first-hand about the next month's courses, you can subscribe to our Newsletter.

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 regularly have other, more comprehensive ceramics workshops, such as the Ceramics Workshop - Intensive and the Ceramics Workshop. It accompanies the Workshops.

Ceramic kit

We have a Ceramics Kit available, made up of all the material you need to start learning the various hand-forming techniques for ceramics. The kit is suitable for anyone who wants to continue learning, or who has never done a ceramics workshop before. It also includes a manual in which we explain the hand-forming techniques, as well as the preparation of the paste (and its packaging), the drying and shrinking process, among other details. Learn more HERE.

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