Wheel throwing workshop

Wheel throwing workshop

This workshop will take place in the new workshop at Rua Bernardo Lima 10C.

3 sessions | 7h30 hours in total
15, 22 and 29 April 2026
Wednesdays | 18h30 - 21h30
Price - 165€ (Material included)
Trainer - Rita Daniel from FICA Oficina Criativa

Description

The pottery workshop delves deeper into work on the potter's wheel over three sessions, allowing for more continuous contact with the technique and the ceramic process.

In the first two sessions, the work is dedicated to creating pieces on the wheel: centering the clay, forming different shapes and gaining consistency in the gesture.

The third session is dedicated to the basic finishes, in particular the fretwork, an essential stage for the stability and final reading of the pieces.

Each participant has access to an electric wheel, working progressively and accompanied throughout the process.

We recommend that you have your nails clipped to make the modeling process easier. It is also advisable to wear comfortable clothes that can get dirty.
We have aprons available.

No previous knowledge is required.

Minimum age for participation: 16 years / Accompanied by an adult (two entries): 14 years

Practical exercise

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

Program Content

Class 1 and 2
Introduction to ceramics, types of pastes, firing process
Kneading and preparing the paste for forming on the wheel
Learning to center, open and pull
Storage, clay recycling and cleaning

Class 3
Finishing and freight
Storage, clay recycling and cleaning
Demonstration of the glazing process

*The firing and glazing of 4 hand-scale pieces are included, which will have to be picked up later.

Material included

The material needed for the training is included.

FICA vs. Graffito

FICA has established a partnership with Graffito, an online store specializing in ceramic materials, including clays, engobes and tools. Participants in the FICA workshops benefit from a 10% discount on their first purchase using the code STAYWITHAGRAFFITO (single use). Access the Graffito store here.

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 'wheel throwing workshop 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 - Cancellation/postponement/refund of registrations (including gift voucher registrations) is only allowed if you give us at least 7 days' notice before the start of the workshop. If you cancel less than 7 days before the start of the workshop, we will do our best to fill your place, however, you can only postpone the workshop (or put the amount in a gift voucher) 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: 4pax / Maximum number: 6pax
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: 18 years / Accompanied by an adult (two entries): 16 years

Other Workshops

We regularly have other ceramics workshops in addition to the pottery workshop, such as the Flash Ceramics Workshop and the Ceramics 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.