CERAMICS AND WOOD FIRING COURSE

WITH MARC LANCET

Wood Firing for the 21st Century Ceramicist

"(...) The focus on one's artistic progression is vital in this experience."

The contents of the Ceramics and Wood-Firing Course are based on three pillars:

Firstly, wood-firing, an ancient technique, serves to study and learn about its wide range of aesthetic opportunities to achieve one's artistic vision.

Secondly, the demonstration of a wide range of construction techniques for sculpture, pottery, and contemporary ceramics opens new artistic paths for the works to be made by each one. All works will be wood-fired in the Sasukenei - smokeless kiln.

Thirdly the focus of the course will be on the individual artistic development of each participant. With the diversity of ceramic techniques sometimes left a little in the background, the focus on the artistic progression of each individual is vital.

In this comprehensive course, we will come together to fire the Sasukenei - Smokeless Kiln, designed and built by Masakazu Kusakabe in 2015.

COURSE DETAILS

SCHEDULE:

May 19th

3:00 pm: Accommodation and check-in of participants 

5:00 pm: Reception at the Atelier and presentation of the group and trainers;

7:00 pm: Welcome dinner at Casa das Artes

May 20th to May 28th

Course from 10 am to 6 pm, with a two-hour lunch break (1pm to 3pm)

*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 assigned to 4-hour shifts.

The studio is open from 6 pm to 10 pm.

May 29th

Until 11 am: check-out from accommodation

Want to know more? Ask us for the full program at artsandcrafts@cerdeirahomeforcreativity.com  ✨

CONDITIONS

• Deadline for enrollment: March 19th, 2027

• Special discount for newsletter subscribers available for early bird registrations by November 3rd, 2026. 

THE COURSE FEE INCLUDES:

• IIntegration in a small group of participants (máx. 10 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 20th to 28th May;

• All the materials needed for the course;

• Firing in Sasukenei, our smokeless kiln;

  ⚠️ 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 fee does not include accommodation

• 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.

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.

PAYMENT INSTALLMENT OPTIONS

You can pay for the course in up to 5 monthly installments, depending on the course. Payments are automatically deducted from your chosen payment method starting from the date you submit your registration form. Please be aware that additional costs for this service apply, depending on the selected installment plan. At checkout, after selecting your preferred option, make sure to review the total amount to be paid before completing your registration. Please note that if installment payments are not fulfilled within the established timeframe, your registration will be canceled without a refund of the amounts already paid.

If you have any questions, contact us at artsandcrafts@cerdeirahomeforcreativity.com.

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