RAKU COURSE - From clay to fire with TIM ANDREWS - 5 Payments

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Tim Andrews, one of the leading figures of Raku in the West, is coming to Cerdeira to share his profound knowledge of this exciting process! Originally from Japan and closely tied to the tea ceremony, this ancient glazing and rapid firing technique has evolved, taking Raku in new directions defined by a unique palette of colors or the striking contrast between glaze and clay body. With a deep understanding of this ancestral craft, Tim has explored these new paths, combining tradition with innovation.

This course brings together two of his greatest passions: ceramics and teaching. He will share his technical and artistic expertise while encouraging participants to experiment and discover their own voice using this technique that challenges the ceramic process and creates unique effects.

Through a combination of theory and practice, you will have the opportunity to learn from the master, observe, and create, transitioning from demonstrations to individual work, guiding you through the creative phase to the final firing process.

The first part of the course will focus on clay work, from throwing on the wheel to handbuilding. After the bisque firing, students will glaze, decorate, and prepare their pieces for the Raku firing. A particular highlight will be Tim’s unique resist slip method (or Naked Raku), a technique that creates unpredictable surface effects, allowing smoke to penetrate the cracks in the piece and leave marks that make each piece unique.

THE COURSE FEE INCLUDES:

Integration in a small group of participants (máx. 7 people);
Training 5-6 hours a day, speaking in English, Portuguese and Spanish;
Welcome dinner on the first day of the course;
Lunch during the course, from April 12th to 17th;
All the materials needed for the course;

⚠️ IMPORTANT!

Safety during the wood-firing:

For safety reasons, please bring footwear that protects the toes, such as sneakers/shoes/boots. We also ask to avoid clothing with synthetic fibers, opting for natural fibers such as 100% cotton.

Leave extra space in your luggage!

We also recommend bringing extra space in your luggage to take your pieces home at the end of the course.

Shipping options available are not ideal or cost-effective for ceramics – personal transport is strongly recommended.

ACCOMMODATION AVAILABLE:

Course participants can rent a Schist House located in Cerdeira. (you can check them out at https://www.cerdeirahomeforcreativity.com/accommodation#houses)

All course participants will benefit from a 50% discount on the price of each Schist House during the course days. This rate is not cumulative with other discounts or promotions.

Please note that all accommodation options have limited availability and will be booked according to the order of registration and payment. For more information on accommodation, contact reservations@cerdeirahomeforcreativity.com.

€271,20 EUR

5 monthly payments

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CANCELLATION POLICY FOR COURSES AND WORKSHOPS

You may withdraw within 14 days of registration, paying the correspondent transfer fees. Following the EU consumer protection legislation, payments are not refunded past 14 days of registration. The payment will be fully reimbursed if the training cannot be held because of insufficient students.

Suppose the training is canceled by Cerdeira - Home For Creativity for reasons of significant force such as a pandemic, civil disorder, a natural catastrophe, medical or family issues of the teacher, and others beyond our control. In that case, Cerdeira will offer a voucher for a different workshop of your choice. The voucher is valid for two years.

If you choose the installment payment option, we want you to know that the monthly installment announced includes additional costs according to the plan selected during the purchase process.