Sign up for this course and pay in four installments.
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"(...) The focus on one's artistic progression is vital in this experience."
The contents of the Ceramics and Wood-Firing Course are based on three pillars:
Firstly, wood-firing, an ancient technique, serves to study and learn about its wide range of aesthetic opportunities to achieve one's artistic vision.
Secondly, the demonstration of a wide range of construction techniques for sculpture, pottery, and contemporary ceramics opens new artistic paths for the works to be made by each one. All works will be wood-fired in the Sasukenei - smokeless kiln.
Thirdly the focus of the course will be on the individual artistic development of each participant. With the diversity of ceramic techniques sometimes left a little in the background, the focus on the artistic progression of each individual is vital.
In this comprehensive course, we will come together to fire the Sasukenei - Smokeless Kiln, designed and built by Masakazu Kusakabe in 2015.
THE COURSE FEE INCLUDES:
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- Integration in a small group of participants (máx. 10 people);
- Training 5-6 hours a day, speaking in English and Portuguese;
- Welcome dinner on the first day of the course;
- Lunch during the course, from 20th to 28th May;
- All the materials needed for the course;
- Firing in Sasukenei, our smokeless kiln;
⚠️ 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.