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...

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...