Ceramic formation - initiation
With Conceição Guerreiro
Ceramics, which is the art of transforming a piece of clay into a unique piece, is attracting increasing interest.
In this training course, which will take place over four sessions, you will develop pieces using four manual techniques - pinching, carving, slab and coiling. You will also learn how to decorate and, finally, you will be introduced to glazing techniques and clay recycling.
It will also be explained how to model the pieces with and without the use of tools and, depending on the objective, the technique will be explained and worked on in order to achieve its purpose.
Examples of how to make a piece without using tools include:
- The slab technique, which is realised using two wooden slats of the same thickness and a wooden roller. In this course you will learn how to make a slab without using tools.
A brief description of the techniques:
Pinching - It's very intuitive and relaxing. This technique is widely used to create bowls, cups and plates. It doesn't require many resources: you essentially need your hands, water and clay.
Coiling - Pieces of the desired size are separated from the piece of clay and rolled, flattened and elongated to form the aforementioned rolls, which we will use to form the desired figures. It is optional to leave the rolls exposed or smooth them out.
Carving - A technique widely used in free modelling to create sculptures, relief murals, but also to create cups and vases. It's very intuitive and relaxing. It consists of removing the core of a solid piece, creating uniform thicknesses that will help with successful drying and firing.
Slab - This is a manual ceramic modelling technique that allows you to make a wide range of pieces. This technique consists of creating a slab with a uniform thickness. It can be used to create flat-surfaced pieces such as mugs, jugs or even tiles.
The phases of this training are:
1st session: Introduction to ceramics. Identification of various types of ceramic pastes, manual modelling techniques and their applications. Modelling using the pinching and carving technique.
2nd session: Modelling using the coilling and slab technique.
3rd session: Finishing and decorative techniques.
4th session: Glazing techniques. Clay recycling.
Target audience:
- People who work or intend to work with: children, teenagers, people with disabilities and the elderly.
- General public.
Materials:
All necessary clay, tools and utensils are included. It is advisable to bring an apron to protect your clothes during the activity.
At the end of the activity the pieces will be left to be fired and you will be contacted as soon as they are ready.
It is suggested that you check the length of your nails, it is advisable that they are short, for better and easier modelling of the clay.
Formalising registration:
Your registration is formalised by sending an email to: geral@soalgarve.pt with the following details:
- Name:
- Email:
- Telephone:
- NIF:
- Date of birth:
- Intended purpose of the training:
- Proof of payment - bank transfer with description of your name and course to the account in the name of Maria da Conceição Santos Guerreiro at Santander bank - IBAN PT 50 0018 000041169852001 17
Important notes:
- Bookings are accepted from children over 12 years old. Enrolments for children under 12 are subject to assessment.
- In the event of cancellation, the amount previously paid will only be refunded if you give at least 7 days' notice before the start of the course.
- In the event of withdrawal or absence during the training course, the trainee will not be entitled to a refund of any amount paid.
- If the training does not have the minimum number of enrolments, we reserve the right to cancel or postpone it, and we will refund the amounts paid.
- Each student is responsible for the material they bring.
- Students are responsible for the storage, maintenance and cleaning of materials and tools. Your workspace must be cleaned before the class ends.
Languages spoken: Portuguese and English
