Dayour workshops
"Raw materials": From 05/08/2023 to 10/08/2023 inclusive.
"Creation": From 08/12/2023 to 08/19/2023 inclusive.
To book please contact mer: valaitis@hotmail.fr 0638786106
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Shaping of parts
In this first part we will work on the shaping of pieces in the mass from collected clays (Raw materials workshop), possibly using various tools that we will manufacture and/or recover beforehand.
Hollowing of parts
In this second part we will hollow the pieces that we have shaped, using tools that we will manufacture beforehand.
Study of glazes and glazing
In this third part we will study high temperature glazes from collected materials (Raw materials workshop). We will then glaze the pieces that we will have previously biscuited and then fire them in an electric kiln.
Study of glazes and glazing
In this third part we will study high temperature glazes from collected materials (Raw materials workshop). We will then glaze the pieces that we will have previously biscuited and then fire them in an electric kiln.
Detailed program
Day 1: Manufacture/collection of shaping tools. Shaping.
Day 2: Study of glazes, sampling and test firing. Manufacture of digging tools.
Day 3: Hollowing of the shaped pieces.
Day 4: Opening of the test kiln. Analysis, study and manufacture of glazes.
Day 5: Biscuiting of the pieces, Visit of the collection sites (clays and minerals used).
Day 6: Glazing of the biscuit pieces, firing in an electric kiln.
Day 7: Free shaping.
Day 8: Opening of the kiln, discussion and cleaning of the pieces.