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40A-2020 – Martin Mindermann – Raku. A Tribute to Colour and Craquelé
September 27- October 3, 2020
Glazing, decoration and firing techniques. Some experience required
40A-2020 – Martin Mindermann – Raku. A Tribute to Colour and Craquelé
€ 400.00
September 27- October 3, 2020
Glazing, decoration and firing techniques. Some experience required
THIS COURSE IS FULL
This eight-day workshop is dedicated to throwing and glazing. It consists in five days of intensive throwing training, followed by 3 days dedicated to glazing and decorating. There will be much individual attention for each students. On the wheel we will approach the fundamental throwing techniques. The practice of different ways of manipulating clay, from preparation to throwing and finishing processes will expand familiarity with the medium for all. We will start with cylinders, and then make bowls, jugs and mugs. Adding handles and spouts will complete the methods taught. The throwing section will finish with a review of trimming skills. We will spend three full days with glazing, allowing for much calm in this final step of the making. Starting with exhaustive demos the participants will have sufficient time to familiarize with the various glazes and to perform the glazing process in a confident manner by dipping or pouring the glaze. We will use a stoneware clay and fire in reduction atmosphere to cone ten.
Franco Rampi was born in Domodossola. He started working as a potter in 1981. After an apprenticeship in England and a cycle of studies in Italy he opened his own studio in Tuscany.
He produces both functional objects in small series and one off pieces. He works mainly in stoneware, whilst continuing his research on clays, slips and forms.
For ten years he has been teaching and collaborating with La Meridiana, and assisting John Colbeck in throwing and long term courses.www.francorampi.it
Additional information
| AUTHOR: | Franco Rampi |
|---|---|
| DATE: | July 25 – August 3, 2019 |
| LEVEL: | Throwing. For beginners and intermediate |
| TOTAL PRICE: | Euro 1600,00 |
| DEPOSIT FOR BOOKING: | Euro 800,00 |
Additional info
The course fee includes the following
Tuition of 6 – 8 hours per day
Studio open 12 hours per day
All materials and firings
Lodging in single room
A freshly prepared Tuscan Lunch with wine on all working days
Coffee breaks in the mornings and afternoons
Payment - Refund Policy
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 EU consumer protection legislation.
If La Meridiana cannot hold the course due to unforeseen events beyond our control, La Meridiana reserves the right to offer a voucher for a different course of your choice. The voucher is valid for two years. The deposit will be transferred to the new course.
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Introduction
Over the past 50 years, raku firing techniques have developed enormously, offering a wide range of surface possibilities. In this workshop, we will explore the aesthetic possibilities of combining coloured glazes, smoke effects, the use of stencils and the application of gold leaves and copper.
Techniques taught
Martin Mindermann pays tribute to shape, structure and colour. The surface of his vessels offer the space for a rhythmic interplay of vivid elements, inserted into the craquelé-structure achieved with the Raku firing. He will teach his method of painting and spraying of mixed and ready-made glazes. What makes his work outstanding is the use of stencils, copper and gold leaves. Therefore, students will have the opportunity to experiment with those elements. At the end, the Raku firing, “a cultivated form of pyromania” as Mindermann likes to call it, is a powerful and decisive moment for the outcome of each piece.
Teaching method
Making will cover the first part of the workshop. Furthermore, in order to experiment extensively, students will be asked to bring some bisqued work, preferably with flat surfaces that lend themselves beautifully to the work with stencil. Several Raku firings will provide sufficient time and opportunity to understand the technique.
Studio space and logistics
Group size is of maximum 10 participants. Participants should have a basic experience of working with clay and a basic knowledge of fundamental concepts in ceramics. The course is taught in English.
The artist
Martin Mindermann was born in Bremen. After his studies, he started to work as a potter in 1990. Since 2006, he runs his own studio in Oyten. He has demonstrated and taught workshops internationally and lectures at the Academy of Arts of Bremen since 2005. He has won many Art prizes; his work is found in public collections in Europe, Asia and America and featured in many publications. He regularly shows his work in galleries and international exhibitions .http://www.martin-mindermann.de
DATE: September 27- October 3, 2020
LEVEL: Glazing, decoration and firing techniques. Some experience required
TOTAL PRICE: EURO 1350
DEPOSIT FOR BOOKING: EURO 400
| AUTHOR: | Franco Rampi |
|---|---|
| DATE: | July 25 – August 3, 2019 |
| LEVEL: | Throwing. For beginners and intermediate |
| TOTAL PRICE: | Euro 1600,00 |
| DEPOSIT FOR BOOKING: | Euro 800,00 |
Additional info
The course fee includes the following
Tuition of 6 – 8 hours per day
Studio open 12 hours per day
All materials and firings
Lodging in single room
A freshly prepared Tuscan Lunch with wine on all working days
Coffee breaks in the mornings and afternoons
Payment - Refund Policy
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 EU consumer protection legislation.
If La Meridiana cannot hold the course due to unforeseen events beyond our control, La Meridiana reserves the right to offer a voucher for a different course of your choice. The voucher is valid for two years. The deposit will be transferred to the new course.
THIS COURSE IS FULL