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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workshop raw materials
In this workshop we will work to prospect, collect and treat the materials necessary for the elaboration of glazed stoneware: shaping clays, degreasers, low temperature clays, minerals, ashs.
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Hardee: 6 days
Number of attendees: 4
Remaining places: 3
Price: 550euro
Deposit: 55euro
Location: Church of Rocles (07110)
Prospecting, collection and processing of raw materials
The first part will consist in developing a paste that we can work at high temperature (1280/1320°C), both for utilitarian and sculptural work.
Prospecting, collection and processing of enamel materials
The second part will consist in obtaining the materials necessary to enamel our stoneware pieces: various minerals, collected clays, plant ashes.
Study of earth study of glazes
The third part will consist of studying our clay in its expression and developing glazes for our pieces.
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Detailed program
Day 1: Collection of clays and degreasers. Treatment of clays and put in plaster.
Day 2: Prospecting and collection of various minerals and clays, Collection of plants and put in ashes.
Day 3: Processing of harvested materials.
Day 4: Study of glazes and firing of samples.
Day 5: Beating of the clay, free modelling.
Day 6: Finishing of shaped parts. Opening of the test kiln, discussion and analysis.