30A-2026 – Monika Patuszynska – Breaking the Mould

July 19 – August 1 2026

Creative casting

Slipcasting with porcelain. Some experience required

 

30A-2026 – Monika Patuszynska – Breaking the Mould

Introduction

Breaking the Mould is about learning the rules and then learning to break them. It encourages individual experimentation and it presents new ways of approaching and understanding the process of slip casting with porcelain. Previous casting experience preferred.

Techniques taught

Participants will see that the plaster mould is just a beginning, not the end of the process of creation. It opens up many new creative possibilities: moulds can be sawn into slices, smashed into pieces and reassembled, filled up with paper pulp or chocolate cereals… Casts can be done without a mould and a mould without a model… During the two week workshop we will focus on the process of creating to unlearn some of the imprinted superstitions about a form, a function and the very process of making. We will explore the potential of casting the “negative spaces”. Participants will try out the introduced methods and experiment with a wide range of techniques for creating patterns and textures that I have developed, to create their own pieces.

Teaching Method

Breaking the Mould is a hands-on workshop that will be supported by a lecture and demonstrations. Monica will share her special casting technics developed during last 15 years of casting porcelain.

Logistics

A full meal and two coffee breaks are served on each class day. An excursion to a Tuscan beauty spot or art city is included in the programme.

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.

The artist

Monika Patuszyńska (PL), ceramic artist and explorer of abandoned spaces and untried paths. She exhibits frequently all over the world and has won many awards for her work that may be found in public and private collections worldwide.
She is a member of the International Academy of Ceramics.

https://patuszynska.art.pl/

 

https://www.instagram.com/monika_patuszynska/

Artist

Monika Patuszyńska

Length of course

10 working days in the studio

Technique

Slip casting, Handbuilding

Level

Some experience is desirable

Workshop fee (without lodging)

Euro 3280

Deposit for booking

900

Workshop fee & Lodging

The costs listed include both the workshop fee and the lodging.

15 MINUTES WALK FROM THE STUDIO
Standard accommodation in shared double room with shared bathroom: Final course cost Euro 3740
Standard accommodation in single room with shared bathroom: Final course cost Euro 4080
ON SITE
Upgraded accommodation in single room with shared bathroom. Final course cost: Euro 4300
PRIVATE APARTMENT
Maximum 15 minutes walk from the studio, with one bedroom, kitchen, bathroom and outside space. Final course: Euro 4720

Course without lodging Euro 3280

Additional information

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;Field trip
Field trip.

Payment and 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 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.

At booking, you may choose your preferred room type but depending on the availability, certain types at times may not be offered.

Choose the accommodation you prefer: