CERAMICS course

WITH EDDIE CURTIS

New Horizons - A naturalistic and observational approach to Ceramics

"My approach is mostly empirical, a necessary attitude when we want to obtain interesting results, to better respond to the unexpected that happens when we work with the basic elements like earth and fire."

The New Horizons Ceramics Course celebrates an approach to ceramics through observation and nature and is designed for participants to discover a new relationship with clay, a passage that could take their work down new paths and profound changes.

Eddie Curtis' ceramic work highlights and incorporates references to landscapes in a wider sense, using a range of techniques to arrive at his composite forms and their textures.

He demonstrates how to combine simple techniques to obtain a seemingly complex form that leaves no guesses as to its elementary origins. Discovering the potential of this process opens doors to experimentation, new discoveries and inspiration for a path of its own.

The wood-firing in the last days of the New Horizons Ceramics Course at Sasukenei - Smokeless Kiln further reinforces this approach to Eddie Curtis' ceramics. The high temperature firing will enrich his pieces through natural ash glazes, ash deposits and new textures.

course details

SCHEDULE:

First day: 4pm - 7pm

Days after: 10am - 6pm, with two hours lunch break *

*The schedule is flexible on the days the kiln firing starts and ends. During the firing in the Sasukenei - Smokeless Kiln the students will be distributed by turns.

CONDITIONS:

• • Enrollments up to 2 months before the course start date.

  • 10% discount on the total cost of the course if you make a prompt payment at least 3 months before the course start date.

  Use the promo code BIRD05JUL during payment to apply the discount.

The New Horizons Ceramics Course fee includes:

• Integration into small working groups (3 to 5 people);

• Training of 5- 6 hours a day, spoken in English and supported in Portuguese;

• Studio open until 9pm;

• All materials;

• Welcome Dinner;

• Shared accommodation in our Residências during training, subject to availability - includes equipped kitchen, locker rooms, washing machine, towels, bed linen and wifi;

• 10% discount offer for 2 nights reservations in one of our Individual Houses - price for 2 people and includes breakfast, equipped kitchen, towels, bed linen and wifi.

ADICIONAL LUNCH SERVICE:

Lunch package for 14€/meal when booked at least one week before check-in. After this date, the regular price applies.

ENROLLMENTS AND MORE INFO:

artsandcrafts@cerdeirahomeforcreativity.com

+351 913 989 281*

*(call to national mobile network)

CANCELLATION POLICY FOR COURSES AND WORKSHOPS

You may withdraw within 14 days of registration, paying the correspondent transfer fees. Following the EU consumer protection legislation, payments are not refunded past 14 days of registration. The payment will be fully reimbursed if the training cannot be held because of insufficient students.

Suppose the training is canceled by Cerdeira - Home For Creativity for reasons of significant force such as a pandemic, civil disorder, a natural catastrophe, medical or family issues of the teacher, and others beyond our control. In that case, Cerdeira will offer a voucher for a different workshop of your choice. The voucher is valid for two years.

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