Making Glazes From Rocks with Matthew Blakely

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Inspired by his practical Australian art school education and the enormous potential of natural materials, Matthew makes his work from rocks, clays, shales, and ashes that he’s been collecting from various locations around the UK.

In this course, Matthew will share his deep understanding of the materials and "open the door" to learning how to prepare glazes from rocks. Students will create their own glazes for their ceramic pieces from various rocks, such as Cerdeira’s traditional schist stone or rocks and wood ashes that participants might bring from their homes. You will have the opportunity to make your own pots, glaze them and participate in the wood firing of the “Sasukenei” Smokeless Kiln.

Using your own rocks and ash to make glazes requires a deeper understanding of materials, but it gives us the chance to achieve a unique ceramic expression and create striking pieces that embody the memories and history of the places from where the materials come from.

Matthew Blakely's approach to ceramics complements wonderfully with the aims of Cerdeira Arts & Crafts School, that always seeks to provide differentiated learning moments to its students.

THE COURSE FEE INCLUDES:

Integration in a small group of participants;
Training 5-6 hours a day, speaking in English e Portuguese;
Lunch during the course, from 4 to 12 December;
Free accommodation at the hostel during the course (10 nights)*;
All the materials needed for the course;
Firing in Sasukenei, our smokeless kiln**;
Welcome dinner on the first day of the course;

*The hostel is equipped with two dormitories (female/masculine), a kitchen, and two shared bathrooms. The booking includes towels and linen.

** IMPORTANT!

For safety reasons during the wood-firing, we ask you to 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.

We also recommend bringing extra space in your luggage to take your pieces home at the end of the course. The available shipping options are not the most suitable or cost-effective for transporting ceramics, so personal transport is recommended.

€529,38 EUR

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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.

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