You use hand building techniques on your ceramic pieces… but the result isn’t what you expect?
Walls feel too heavy.
Form loses movement.
Structure warps.
Lids don’t fit properly.
And the piece loses the lightness and precision you imagined.
Creating lightweight, dynamic, and well-resolved forms isn’t a matter of luck.
It’s a matter of method.
In this workshop, you`ll learn Robert LaWarre III’s unique approach to hand building ceramic pieces, with closed forms from thin, textured slabs, using unconventional armature supports that allow you to create surprisingly lightweight, strong, and characterful pieces.
An approach that will transform the way you build your work.
Get to know the artist in this interview.
What will change in your work after this workshop?
- 🔶 Your pieces will be lighter and more refined
- 🔶 You’ll be able to create more dynamic and expressive forms
- 🔶 You will understand how to safely build complex volumes
- 🔶 Your lids will fit correctly
- 🔶 Your pieces will have a stronger visual identity
Who it’s for?
This workshop is ideal if you want to:
- ✅ Improve your slab-built forms
- ✅ Create lighter, more sophisticated pieces
- ✅ Learn to decorate your pieces with controlled textures
No previous experience required. All levels welcome.
What will you learn in this workshop?
Over 2 days, you’ll build your own closed, lidded form using thin, textured slab construction techniques.
You will learn:
- ✅ To build lightweight yet structurally strong closed forms
Work with thin slabs reinforced with internal supports that allow for lightness without compromising stability. - ✅ How to use internal supports to create more dynamic shapes
Discover how to achieve expressive volumes without the piece collapsing during the process. - ✅ Creating lids which fit properly
Learn a clear system for lids that fit precisely and professionally. - ✅ How to construct handles, feet, and integrated decorative elements
These details transform a functional piece into a sculptural object. - ✅ Working intentionally with textured surfaces
Develop surfaces that give your pieces identity and presence. - ✅ A complete approach you can apply to future work
This method will expand your formal and technical vocabulary.
This workshop will be taught in English, with simultaneous Spanish translation.
Price : 295€/all included.
Dates : Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th May from 10am a 6pm
