Porcelain has memory.
And few things make it feel more alive than a flower.
Flowers have long been one of the most iconic symbols in the history of porcelain.
From Meissen to Capodimonte, major European porcelain manufacturers used flowers not simply as decoration, but as demonstrations of technical mastery: lightness, detail, movement and fragility.
In this 8-hour intensive workshop, you will learn how to build sculptural porcelain flowers, exploring how to create volume, delicacy and movement through petals, stems and repetition.
Throughout the course, you will create a small floral arrangement and a larger flower piece, applying different handbuilding techniques.
The workshop is taught by Sophia Guilera, an internationally recognized ceramic artist known for her sculptural porcelain work and participation in contemporary ceramic exhibitions and workshops.
The course will finish with preparation of the pieces for firing, including tips and techniques for firing delicate porcelain work.
Why you should take this workshop
Porcelain is one of the most delicate and expressive ceramic materials.
And flowers offer a unique way to understand it.
In this workshop you will not only learn how to sculpt botanical forms, but also how to:
- develop sensitivity while working with porcelain
- create movement and lightness
- understand delicate construction techniques
- work with repetition, rhythm and composition
- approach historical ceramic traditions from a contemporary perspective
You will also work alongside Sophia Guilera, an artist with extensive international experience in sculptural porcelain.
Who this workshop is for
This workshop is ideal for:
🔶 People interested in artistic porcelain
🔶 Ceramicists who want to explore sculptural organic forms
🔶 People interested in ceramic flowers and botanical composition
🔶 Ceramicists wanting to develop delicacy and precision in handbuilding
🔶 People looking for a creative and inspiring workshop
No previous experience is required.
What you will learn
✅ Sculpt porcelain flowers
✅ Build petals and stems
✅ Create volume and movement in organic forms
✅ Work with repetition and floral composition
✅ Understand porcelain behavior in delicate pieces
✅ Create a small floral arrangement
✅ Build a larger sculptural flower
✅ Prepare delicate pieces for firing
✅ Learn tips and techniques to avoid deformation and breakage during firing
No previous experience needed!
Price: 285€/all included.
Dates: Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th October from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
THIS COURSE INCLUDES:
- Porcelain, tools
- Firings, engobes, enamels
Your pieces will be fired and glazed by our team and in 1 month after the course they’ll be ready to be collected.
For better attention and quality of classes, we work with groups of a maximum of 8 students. Courses are confirmed from 5 registered students. If you have registered and paid and the course is not held, we will refund 100% of the amount paid. ElTornBarcelona is not responsible for expenses related to flights and accommodation in the case of cancellation of the workshop. **Please keep this in mind when booking your flights and accommodation.
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