Intensive Ceramic Handbuilding Course

We will introduce the use of slip, sprigs, carving, and sgraffito as decoration, balancing time and student interest.

No prior ceramics experience is necessary.

The Intensive Hand Building Course is ideal for those who want to develop mastery of key ceramics skills and enjoy dedicated time to build a body of work.

Our Intensive Handbuilding Course is a one week course involving 20 hours of dedicated teaching and studio work in a small group setting.

Everything is included. No need to bring anything special with you.

The course program is 5-four hour classes that are daily Monday - Friday.

Each class is designed to introduce and allow investigation of specific ceramic techniques.

This class will provide the foundation for nearly any handbuilding project.

Oh, we speak your language. We offer our classes in Spanish and English.

You will learn essential handbuilding techniques such as pinching, coil, extrusion, and slab construction.

The course introduces various decoration techniques.

One of the benefits of coiling is that you are not restricted on form or size so any shape can be created.

The opportunity to try your hand at this craft tradition is a unique and memorable hands-on experience.

You can set your own pace to create interesting and unique work.

Instruction is in Spanish and /or English based on your preferences.

In addition to bowls, cups and vases, you can explore different forms and sculptural pieces.

The course starts with pinching to create clay forms and then moves into working with coils.

As your work progresses you will try hands on the decoration techniques introduced throughout the course.

Duration5 days

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish, Spanish

Group sizeUp to 8 travelers

Overview

A one week course of dedicated teaching and studio work. Ideal for mastery of key ceramics skills and enjoy dedicated time to build a body of work.

The workshop includes sharing pottery decoration techniques and fun. Visiting and working in a professional ceramics studio is a unique experience. Our artisan workshop is accredited by the Generalitat de Catalunya. The opportunity to try your hand at this craft tradition will create a unique and memorable experience.

Wendy and her husband Eric are the founders of Taller Gingell. Reviewed as "a new generation of exceptional artisans"⁠ and highlighted as "artisan projects you should know in the fashion world"⁠⁠ according to Marie Claire, Condé Nast Traveller and others.

Wendy’s exhibited her work in Europe and North America, including at the Smithsonian, Philadelphia Museum of Art, Barcelona Design Museum and the American Craft Council craft shows. Her work is part of permanent museums and private collections in North America and Europe

What's included

Kiln Firings
Clay
WIFI
Ceramic Modeling Tools
Aprons

Shipping (if desired)

What to expect

Intensive Handbuilding Course

A one week course of dedicated teaching and studio work. Ideal for mastery of key ceramics skills and enjoy dedicated time to build a body of work.

Your teacher, Wendy, will lead during this 20 hour course over 5 days. Sign-up on your own or with a friend - this is an open, friendly environment.

No prior ceramics experience is necessary.

Everything is included. No need to bring anything special with you. We’ll have an apron ready for you. Each student can select upto 5 items to kiln fire.

Instruction is in Spanish and /or English based on your preferences.

What you’ll learn and what we’ll do

The course is 5 consecutive four hour classes Monday - Friday. Each class is designed to introduce specific techniques during the first two hours. The second two hours are individual construction with dedicated instruction.

Learn essential handbuilding techniques. These skills are used to create functional and sculptural work. This provides the foundation for nearly any handbuilding project.

By the end of this course you learn many clay hand building techniques and produce some unique ceramic pieces.

This course is suitable for all levels.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Our workshop is located in two adjoining properties Carrer de Salvà 71-69.

End point

Our workshop is located in two adjoining properties Carrer de Salvà 71-69.

Additional information

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Wheelchair accessible

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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€510.00 per person

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