22 - 30 MAY 2026
Korean Buncheong ware course
WITH hajeong lee rogers
Learn traditional Buncheong decoration techniques
Buncheong pottery is a Korean aesthetic form that emerged between the 14th and 16th centuries. It is recognized as a dynamic, bold and strangely modern type of ceramic that has had a profound and lasting influence on western studio pottery.
This course offers an introduction to Korean Buncheong ware and its decorative techniques, inviting you to explore the beauty and history of Buncheong pottery. Guided by the contemporary artist Hajeong Lee Rogers, who brings these ancient techniques to life through her teaching and artistic practice, you will learn and explore seven traditional decorative techniques - such as inlay, stamping, sgraffito, brushwork, among others.
During this 9-day course, participants will create pieces using both wheel throwing and hand-building. The program also includes glazing and wood-firing in the Sasukenei, our Japanese-designed smokeless kiln, a process in which all participants will actively engage, from production to firing.
By the end of the course, you'll take home not only the unique pieces you've created, but also new practical skills and a deeper understanding of this living tradition, which you can continue to explore in your creative journey.
Originally from Seoul, South Korea, Hajeong Lee Rogers studied craft at Sungshin Women's University, where she quickly found her passion in ceramics. After earning her BA in 2001 and MA in 2003, she remained at the university as a teaching assistant and later as a lecturer. Her early work focused on large-scale ceramic sculpture and won several national awards, including the prestigious National Award for Craft Art in 2005.
In 2011, she relocated to rural Wales, where she established her own studio alongside her husband, the potter Phil Rogers. Over time, her artistic focus shifted toward functional pottery, drawing on traditional Korean Buncheong techniques such as inlay, white slip, and iron brush decoration. Elected a Fellow of the Craft Potters Association in 2021, her work is now part of several public collections in the UK and abroad.
Find out more about Hajeong Lee Rogers’s work.
COURSE details
SCHEDULE:
Course from 10 am to 6 pm, with a two-hour 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 assigned to 4-hour shifts.
Participants are welcome to check in the day before the course starts and check out the day after it ends.
Want to know more? Ask us for the full program at artsandcrafts@cerdeirahomeforcreativity.com
CONDITIONS:
Deadline for enrollment: March 22nd, 2026.
Special discount for newsletter subscribers available for early bird registrations by November 12th, 2025.
THE COURSE FEE INCLUDES:
Training 5-6 hours a day, speaking in English and Portuguese;
Lunch during the course;
Free accommodation at the hostel during the course (10 nights)*;
All the materials needed for the course;
Firing in Sasukenei, our smokeless kiln;
*The hostel is equipped with two dormitories (female/masculine), a kitchen, and two shared bathrooms. The booking includes towels and linen.
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 UPGRADES AVAILABLE:
Upgrade to 10 nights in a standard schist house shared by 2 participants and breakfast at an additional cost of 700€/per participant. Includes shared room, equipped kitchen, towels, and bed linen.
Upgrade to 10 nights in a standard schist house for single occupancy by 1 participant and breakfast, with an additional cost of 1000€/per participant. Includes single room, equipped kitchen, towels, and bed linen.
Please note that all accommodation options have limited availability and will be booked according to the order of registration and payment. This rate is not cumulative with other discounts or promotions. For more information, contact artsandcrafts@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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