28-2023 – Franco Rampi – Summer Throwing
July 9 – 22 2023
Intensive training, comunity and fun
Throwing. For beginners and intermediate
Introduction
Summer throwing is an intensive throwing training, followed by glazing and decorating. There will be much individual attention for each students.
Techniques taught
In Summer Throwing we will approach the fundamental techniques on the wheel. In throwing, the practice of different ways of manipulating clay, from preparation to throwing and finishing processes will expand familiarity with the medium. We will start with cylinders, 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. Glazing will be introduced by an easy to understand lesson of theory, follwed by demos of various possibilities in applying glazes.
Teaching method
Starting with exhaustive demos, the participants will have ample time for training and making on the wheel. An important aspect will be to familiarize with the various glazes and the glazing process itself. In fact, in Summer Throwing, students will learn to perform the glazing process in a confident manner by dipping or pouring . We will use a stoneware clay and fire in the gas kiln in oxidation atmosphere to cone ten. Most of the dry work will be bisqued and a selection of this will be glazed and fired.
Logistics
On every classday, a delicious meal will be served. Lodging is included as well. This class is suitable for all levels. On the day of departure (July 22nd) students must plan to leave the school not before 9:30 am, as there will be a last kiln opening.
The Artist
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. www.francorampi.it
| Artist: | Franco Rampi |
|---|---|
| Date: | July 9 – 22 2023 |
| Length of course | 10 working days in the studio |
| Technique: | Throwing |
| Level: | For all levels |
| Cost: | Euro 2400 |
| Deposit for booking: | Euro 600 |
THIS COURSE IS FULL
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 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.
Info
The workshop fee includes the following:
Tuition of 6 – 8 hours per day;
Studio open 12 hours per day;
All materials and firings;
Lodging in double room; single room on request at additional fee of 230 euros per week;
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.
Safety
La Meridiana is equipped to comply with the current safety standards regarding Covid-19, including social distancing between people in and outside the studio. The daily maintenance of hygiene measures is guaranteed. Please note that participants will be required to follow the security protocol and to comply with some simple precautions.