Elegant lines and joyful color
Handbuilding. For all
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Dive into the world of color theory in the two-week workshop Clay & Chroma. In this workshop, you will use colored clay to make ceramic forms and expand your understanding of form and surface. On inspirational field trips, you will research the nuances of color offered by the Italian landscape and cultural centers to bring back to your work in the studio. Scheduled for the fall season, you’ll be immersed in vibrant hues and exceptional light quality that will you on a colorful journey of artistic exploration.
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Justin Donofrio will guide you to integrate color exploration into your existing knowledge of clay techniques, whether you are familiar with thrown forms, coiled, or handbuilt methods as well as incorporating the use of hump molds and templates.
First, students will use a series of testing techniques to dive into color theory and explore how different pigments and clay bodies interact and complement one another. Next, each participant will be invited to create a series of objects from a collectively cultivated palette, which is the result of the collaborative color research carried out throughout the workshop.
Clay & Chroma focuses on an in-depth exploration of colored clay, enabling participants to gain a comprehensive understanding of how various pigments and clay bodies interact and relate to one another. During field trips, students will observe our surroundings, appreciating the interplay of color and light. Developing a heightened sense of color awareness during these excursions will open new avenues for expanding your integration of form and surface. The workshop offers a unique combination of practical learning and artistic inspiration, providing the ideal opportunity to unite color theory with your passion for ceramics in the timeless setting of Italy.
On every classday, a delicious meal will be served. At booking, you may select your preferred room type, choosing between standard lodging, single room and/or upgraded accommodation. Please note that depending on the availability, certain types at times may not be offered.
Justin Donofrio is from Santa Cruz, CA. He holds a BFA from CSU Fort Collins and an M.F.A. from NYSSC at Alfred University. He is currently the assistant director for the Artstream Nomadic Gallery. He is represented nationally and internationally in galleries across the United States and abroad. Donofrio has been a Windgate Summer Scholar at the Archie Bray Foundation, a resident at Haystack Mountain School of Crafts, and a participant in the Walter Gropius Master Artists Symposium at the Huntington Museum of Art.
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| Artist | Justin Donofrio |
|---|---|
| Length of course | 10 working days in the studio |
| Technique | Handbuilding, Surface techniques |
| Level | For all levels, Intermediate |
| Workshop fee (without lodging) | Euro 3280 |
| Deposit for booking | Euro 900 |
The costs listed include both: the workshop fee and the lodging.
Standard accommodation in shared double room, at 15 minutes walking distance from La Meridiana – Final course cost: Euro 3720
Standard accommodation in single room, at 15 minutes walking distance from La Meridiana – Final course cost: Euro 4080
Private apartment with air condition, at maximum 15 minutes walking distance from La Meridiana. Final course cost: Euro 4680
Course without lodging Euro 3280
A deposit is required at registration. After submitting the registration form, you may proceed with the payment on-line. If you choose to pay by bank transfer, the registration will be confirmed once the deposit has been accredited in our banking account. The balance must be paid at the beginning of the course.
 Cancellations
You may withdraw within 14 days of registration without incurring in any penalties and will have the deposit fully refunded. No refund of deposits past 14 days of registration, pursuant to articles 53 and following of the Italian consumer legislation, in accordance with the EU consumer protection legislation. In the event of disputes, the competent court is Florence. If the workshop cannot be hold because of an insufficient number of students, the deposit will be fully reimbursed.
Force Majeure
Students must know that cancellations may occur due to events beyond our control (e.g. pandemic, civil disorder, medical or family issues of the instructor). In such case, La Meridiana reserves the right to offer a voucher for a different workshop of your choice. The voucher is valid for two years. The deposit will be transferred to the workshop of choice.
The workshop fee includes the following:
Tuition of 6 – 8 hours per day;
Studio open 11 hours per day;
All materials and firings;
Freshly prepared three course lunch with wine on all working days;
Welcome breakfast, Welcome and Final dinner;
Coffee break in the mornings and in the evenings.
