Finally, are you going to give it a try? From 1st to 31st July
We offer you a complete ceramic course with everything you need to be autonomous and start your pottery adventure!
Ceramic course – complete version
This is what you’ll learn in this course
Always wanting to give it a try… With that in mind we designed for you a complete ceramic course with everything you need to be autonomous and produce any ceramic piece.
You’ll learn hand building techniques (working the 2 main techniques: coiling and slabs); followed by learning to throw (we’ll go from beginner to advanced – from the initial pieces such as bowls and cylinders to larger pieces, narrow neck, pieces with lids, etc.). Then we’ll teach you how to decorate with slips and how to glaze your pieces. And the cherry on the cake – you’ll have access to our atelier to practice everything you have learned.
Program and dates:
Wheel throwing module I: From 1st to 4th July, Monday to Thursday from 10am to 2pm.
You’ll learn to center (a must in the wheel process) and how to throw various forms: cylinders (which is the basis of any thrown shape), bowls, cups and pieces with handles. We will fire a selection of your best 6 pieces (chosen by you). All the pieces are functional – you can use them daily (and they are not afraid of microwave nor dishwasher!).
Slip casting molds: Saturday 6th July from 10am to 4pm, Saturday 13th July from 10am to 1pm
In this course you’ll learn to make a mold of 1 tasel, and to get pieces in porcelain, already decorated with colored slips. With Anas Rifi-Zinati.
Wheel throwing module II: From 8th to 10th July, Monday to Wednesday from 10am to 2pm.
Let’s reinforce what you have learnt on module I; teaching you to center more quantity of clay and making larger pieces. You’ll learn to throw and trim closed pieces, narrow neck, etc. Through more complex projects you’ll strengthen your knowledge on the wheel. You can choose 1 piece to be fired.
Hand building module: 13rd and 14th July, Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 3pm.
In this course you’ll learn the 2 most used hand building techniques : coiling and slabs. We’ll make a breakfast set with mug, plate, bowl and vase. We’ll fire all your pieces.
Masterclass kilns and glazes: 20th July, Saturday from 10am to 4pm.
We’ll teach you all about loading kilns (first and second firings), how to prepare and alter an industrial glaze. Different techniques to apply glazes and it’s results.
Glazing class: July 26th, Friday from 6h30pm to 8h30pm
We’ll teach you to glaze the selected pieces produced in Wheel modulo I and the handbuilding workshops.
Access to the studio’s infrastructure to practice what you have learned: From 1st to 31st July, Monday to Friday from 11am to 6pm. You’ll be gifted with 1 pack of stoneware. If you’d like to fire any piece, we can calculate its corresponding cost for you.
Do you like this program? Contact us at eltorn@eltornbarcelona.com and we’ll tell you how to sign up. Limited spots available.
THIS COURSE INCLUDES:
- stoneware, tools, firings pieces of wheel module I and hand building.
- access to our infrastructure (timetable described above)
For better personal tutoring we admit max. 6 students per class. The courses will take place with a minimum of 4 students. If you have signed up and paid and the course doesn’t take place, we’ll refund you the total amount paid. ElTornBarcelona cannot be responsible for procurement or losses incurred on travel arrangements. **Please take this into consideration when booking your flights and accommodation.
