Porcelain Jewellery Necklaces and Broches with Luca Tripaldi
450,00€
all levels: Saturday and Sunday, from 9:30am to 5:30pm. New dates to be confirmed.
Porcelain Jewelry…. Porcelain to wear…
Porcelain Jewelry – Necklaces and broches, with Luca Tripaldi
The possibility of creating jewelry that combines delicacy, strength, and elegance.
Lightweight, sophisticated, and durable pieces, with a finish that needs no embellishment to stand out.
That is what porcelain offers.
This workshop is designed as an excellent first approach to porcelain, working in small formats to gain a deep understanding of the material: how it behaves, how it is shaped, how it dries, and how it transforms in the kiln.
Everything you learn here can later be applied to larger-scale pieces, if your interest goes beyond jewelry.
Why porcelain for jewelry?
✅ It is a noble material, vitrified at high temperature and extremely strong
✅ Its whiteness and texture are pleasant even when unglazed
✅ It allows for elegant, contemporary, and long-lasting finishes
✅ It is ideal for ceramic jewelry thanks to its lightness and durability
✅ Many of its techniques can be easily transferred to larger objects (functional ware, wall pieces, sculptures)
Who is it for
This course is aimed at jewelers, ceramic artists, and accessory lovers.
No previous experience is required.
About the instructor
Luca Tripaldi is an Italian artist born in Turin, where he currently lives and works.
He spent a decade as a sculptor at the Mario Audello Studio, collaborating in the creation of masks and special effects for prestigious theaters such as La Scala in Milan and the Arena di Verona.
His work ranges from sculpture to contemporary jewelry, blending traditional craftsmanship with innovative approaches.
Since 2011, he has integrated electroforming into his creations.
Luca teaches workshops across Europe and the United States, and in Spain, exclusively here at ElTorn.
We’re thrilled to welcome him back to our studio. Please visit his Instagram: @lucatripaldiporcelainandmore
What will you learn in this course?
🔶 A real understanding of how to work porcelain using hand-building techniques
🔶 Sculptural techniques applied to small formats
🔶 Unique jewelry pieces: necklaces, pendants, and brooches
🔶 Knowledge you can reuse in other ceramic contexts
🔶 Confidence to continue exploring porcelain on your own
Program
Saturday
✅ 9:30 – 13:00: Creating flat-link chains from slabs and chains made with extruded coils.
✅ 13:00 – 13:30: Short lunch break.
✅ 13:30 – 17:00: Continued work; overnight bisque firing of the pieces (900 °C), allowing the kiln to be opened the following morning.
Sunday
✅ 9:30 – 13:00: Finishing the chains with sandpaper; shaping porcelain elements for pendants and brooches; demonstration of brooch assembly systems (without using glue).
✅ 13:00 – 13:30: Short lunch break.
✅ 13:30 – 17:00: Finishing the pieces.
Finished pieces will require slow drying before the final firing. Students will be able to collect their pieces once fired, one week after the workshop.
Dates: Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th May, 9:30am to 5:30pm.
Price: 450€ all included
STUDENTS SHALL BRING:
🔶 Small sharp-tipped scissors
🔶 1 cutter
🔶 Notebook and pencil for sketches and notes
Check here the following dates on our annual calendar>
THIS COURSE INCLUDES:
- Porcelain
- tools and firings
This course will take place with a minimum of 8 and maximum of 10 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








