25 SEP - 1 OCT 2027
CERAMICS AND NATURE COURSE
WITH LÍDIA BOSEVSKI
The Ceramics and Nature Course at Cerdeira Home For Creativity is an approach to ceramics through the five senses: a week of immersion in nature, creativity, and silence defines this course.
By observing and following our instincts, drawn to the most incredible details that nature offers us, we awaken our creativity and our natural sense of harmony and aesthetics. Free from preconceptions and expectations, we create our ceramic pieces as an integral part of nature.
As we walk through the mountains, we seek not only inspiration but also textures, tools, and materials. Back at the studio, we’ll explore and experiment to select the raw materials for the ceramic objects we want to create.
In the Ceramics and Nature Course, we’ll learn to look beyond the surface to understand the characteristics of our raw materials, nature itself, and the entire ceramic process—right up to firing—during our ceramics classes.
Participants have the opportunity to create their own collection of ceramic pieces inspired by what they’ve learned and their days immersed in nature.
Lidia Boševski
Lídia graduated from the Zagreb School of Applied Arts (Croatia) in 1979. In the early years of her career, she was deeply involved in textiles, combining batik with painting. Since 2002, her focus has been on ceramics and design. At her studio, OWL, she has been working since 2005 on ceramics, exploring materials and new approaches.
She is currently creating work deeply inspired by natural forms and nature, which is why she gladly accepted the invitation to share her knowledge with us at Cerdeira.
Lidia Boševski, a native of Croatia where she lives and works, has an extensive exhibition history, not only in her home country but also in Italy, Switzerland, Austria, Slovenia, Poland, England, and Japan.
Learn more here.
COURSE DETAILS
SCHEDULE:
September 25th:
3 pm: Accommodation and check-in of participants;
5 pm: Reception at the Atelier and presentation of the group and trainers;
7:30 pm: Welcome dinner at Casa das Artes;
September 26th to September 31st:
Course from 10 am to 6 pm, with a two-hour lunch break;
October 1st:
Until 11 am: check-out from accommodation;
CONDITIONS:
Deadline for enrollment: July 25th 2027.
Special discount for our community members for registrations until January 5th, 2027.
THE COURSE FEE INCLUDES:
Integration in a small group of participants (máx. 8 people);
Training 5-6 hours a day, speaking in English and Portuguese;
Welcome dinner on the first day of the course;
Lunch during the course, from September 26th to the 1stof October;
All the materials needed for the course;
⚠️ IMPORTANT!
Safety during the wood-firing:
For safety reasons, please bring footwear that protects the toes, such as sneakers/shoes/boots. We also ask to avoid clothing with synthetic fibers, opting for natural fibers such as 100% cotton.
Leave extra space in your luggage!
We also recommend bringing extra space in your luggage to take your pieces home at the end of the course.
Shipping options available are not ideal or cost-effective for ceramics – personal transport is strongly recommended.
ACCOMMODATION AVAILABLE:
Course participants can rent a Schist House located in Cerdeira. (you can check them out at https://www.cerdeirahomeforcreativity.com/accommodation#houses)
All course participants will benefit from a 50% discount on the price of each Schist House during the course days. This rate is not cumulative with other discounts or promotions.
Please note that all accommodation options have limited availability and will be booked according to the order of registration and payment. For more information on accommodation, contact: reservations@cerdeirahomeforcreativity.com.
REGISTRATION AND INFORMATION:
artsandcrafts@cerdeirahomeforcreativity.com
+351 913 989 281
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