La Meridiana News
The barn is ready!
We have a very exciting news to share with you. Thanks to the tireless work of the builders, Roman, and of course Pietro — together with the support of our “Community Builders” — our barn is finally ready to welcome our guests. We still can`t believe that it has...
On Centre 2026 – Final show
The On Centre 2026 Course has come to its conclusion after three months of intensive study, experimentation, and shared studio experience at La Meridiana. Participants immersed themselves in throwing and glazing, exploring clays, slips, glazes and firing techniques...
Preview of the 2027 Programme
We are pleased to present a preview of the 2027 programme. This includes both our 'classic' courses, which have become fixed appointments in our calendar, and some new workshop. Please keep an eye on our website over the coming weeks to discover the full programme for...
The Barn
The barn in front of the main building of La Meridiana is undergoing a huge transformation. Ever since founder and owner Pietro Maddalena bought the property more than forty years ago, he has dreamed of converting it into a living space for the students, so that they...
The Ceramic Garden
In its more than 40 years of activity, La Meridiana has hosted many internationally renowned artists who have worked and taught at the school. Many of them have left works of art, large and small, depending on their preferred technique. This exceptional variety of...
On Centre 2025 – Final show
The 2025 edition of the Intensive Course On Centre has been taught by Susanne Lukàcs-Ringel, who led the group with great kindness, expertise and humanity. Studio assistant, Zsófia Földvári warmth and patience were essential to the results and Eve Carrobourg, the...
Programme 2026 released!
The programme 2026 has been released A preview of the programme 2026 has been published and you can keep visiting the page to discover new additions that will be added in the next few weeks. Booking will open on June 1st and there are some great news! A very important...
The Creative Process
Here’s my thoughts: In this course, I have felt my creative process profoundly deepen and extend into realms previously uncharted within my imagination. This comment from a recent student illustrates well the intensity of the experience of "Freedom and Structure in...
Fundraiser for the La Meridiana Scholarship
A fundraising event for the La Meridiana scholarship programme was held in December, with the participation of the local "Big Glass Band", entertaining the audience with a selection of blues and jazz evergreens. In addition, the public had the opportunity to purchase...
The Foundation Lene Thun at La Meridiana
Growth and inspiration: A three days intensives for ceramic art terapists in collaboration with the Foundation Lene Thun The foundation is committed to provide art therapy through clay modelling mainly in paediatric oncology. Under the guidance of Isabella Fazzo,...
Reservations are now open for 2025 courses!
Registrations for the 2025 Ceramics Courses are open from 1 June 2024. Among the new features this year, the return of Beth Cavener and that of Craig Underhill. https://lameridiana.fi.it/2025-courses/
La Meridiana Community builders
A new project is taking shape at La Meridiana Since the beginning in 1981, our intent has been to offer an all-round exceptional experience to our students and this is exactly where our next phase starts. The challenge of providing comfortable and good-energy housing...
On Centre 2024 has concluded
The On Centre course that started on January 7th, held by coaches Sandy Lockwood, Eve Carrebourg and assistant Gaby Novoa, has concluded. We are pleased to present the Final Show of the course. https://lameridiana.fi.it/on-centre-2024-final-show/
