INTENSIVE MODELING WEEK

INTENSIVE MODELING WEEKC U L T U R A L C O N N E C T I O N S T H R O U G H E A R T H In this intensive ceramic modeling week, youll explore foundational techniques and master form through clay. Design and create your own pieces, from flat works to three dimensional objects, using shaping, engobe, and glaze techniques. A one week journey to connect with the earth, unleash your creativity, and learn from basics to finished pieces. O B J E T I V E S Learn basic ceramic

C U L T U R A L   C O N N E C T I O N S  T H R O U G H   E A R T H

In this intensive ceramic modeling week, you’ll explore foundational techniques and master form through clay. 

Design and create your own pieces, from flat works to three-dimensional objects, using shaping, engobe, and glaze techniques.

A one-week journey to connect with the earth, unleash your creativity, and learn from basics to finished pieces.

O B J E T I V E S

Learn basic ceramic modeling techniques and finishes.

Foster creativity and personal expression through ceramics.

P R O G R A M

Historical and cultural context of ceramic modeling; importance of volume and form.

Clay classification, characteristics, types; basic precautions; conditioning, shrinkage, drying, recycling.

Modeling tools proper use of tools.

Modeling techniques pinch, coils, slabs; creating pieces with colored/textured clays.

Decorative techniques on unfired clay engraving, relief, textures, inlays, perforations.

The world of color oxides and colorants.

Engobes preparation, viscosity, application methods; decorative techniques with engobes: layering, sgraffito, brush, resist and burnishing.

Practical application all techniques applied to course pieces, tiles, and specially prepared clay pieces for decoration.

Glazes oxides and colorants, application methods.

Firing overview of firing process and curves.

Materials and Firing Included.
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Target audience

Students from beginners to those with some experience seeking to expand skills.

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D U R A T I O N   &   S T R U C T U R E

Total duration: 1 week.

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 15h to 19:30h

The course is generally conducted in Spanish but can be bilingual in English for international students.

Reduced class size maximum 7 students.