INTRODUÇÃO À MAGIA DO RAKU

Master Workshop !This course provides a detailed approach to RAKU glazing, decorating and firing techniques. Teaching participants on the field, the possibilities around firing technique that essentially permits rapid firing cycles (about 40 minutes). This technique allows watching and controlling the melting, and finally, the rapid cooling of the parts.

Given by an experienced ceramist in a hidden treasure village of central Portugal, creative tourism is the perfect opportunity to gain craft knowledge while discovering a beautiful culture.

ARTANDCRAFT@CERDEIRAVILLAGE.COM WWW.CERDEIRAVILLAGE.COM

5 a 10 de

Agosto 2014

Given by the experienced

ceramist/sculptor Martim Santa

Rita, on a natural setting of a village in central Portugal, this course is the

perfect opportunity to gain knowledge and practice this

ancient technique, while

enjoying the peaceful

environment around the village.

Course TutorMartim Santa Rita was born in Lisbon in 1964.

With a professional course in painting/decorating, and many internship programs in Portuguese and Spanish schools, he made himself a name in the ceramics world. Known by his ceramic lizards and animals with a unique touch and color, Martim has participated in several exhibitions and group projects along his career.

The artist has received numerous prizes and mentions throughout the last years, such as the “Prémio Ceramista Cotanda 25º” and “Concurso Internacional de Cerâmica L’Alcora 2005”.

Since 1989 he has been dedicated to teaching the magic of Raku and ceramics, gaining great experience in his field and becoming an asset for any beginner or experienced artists who wants to learn the crafts behind Raku.

The organization

The village of Cerdeira is located on the famous Lousã Mountains, 40 km from the city of Coimbra, in Portugal.  All the houses in the village are made of Schist stone, even new ones have been carefully reconstructed using the traditional constructive techniques. Such attributes allow Cerdeira to be part of the Schist Village Network, an association that promotes tourism of these traditional style villages. Cerdeira has beautiful and unique natural surroundings; its isolation and untouched landscape allow visitors to experience a different kind of solitude, one that fits perfectly with a creative state of being. These factors give Cerdeira the best conditions to create an innovative tourism offer, which aims to provide to its visitors a creative and rewarding experience.

The “Cerdeira Art & Craft” project aims to transform the village into an international artistic hub. With the support and commitment of the City Hall of Lousã and the Schist Village Network our main goal is to provide the perfect conditions as well as the means necessary to stimulate the creativity of the ones who visit us. In short, promote a creative tourism and incentive the intersection between arts, crafts, traditional techniques and nature.

For more details on the program: artandcraft@cerdeiravillage.com https://www.facebook.com/cerdeiravillageartandcraft www.cerdeiravillage.com

AccommodationsCerdeira Village has the capacity to accommodate guests in a self-catering shared building called “Casa das Artes” (House of Arts), that is independent and fully equipped for a longer stay. The House of Arts is a building constructed using traditional techniques and materials, namely stone, clay and wood. A spacious and full of light studio facility that will allow residents to work freely and in perfect conditions.On the lower floor, residents can enjoy a spacious kitchen however the program already includes a catering service.. There is also a small bathroom. The second and third floor are studio/working spaces with great natural lighting and two balconies with marvelous views. The second bathroom with shower is located on the third floor. The upper floor is the shared bedroom for up to six people in bunk beds.

Participants will be provided with accommodation, full pension,

materials, recreational activities and the opportunity to connect with a new culture

as well as a new craft technique.

Recreational activities include Bread-baking at the village wood stove and a guided hike from the Cerdeira village to the

village of “Candal”

Chapters Objectives Content

Chapter 1Presentation of the

workshop

Introduction to materials, tools and techniques

Introduction to the Raku technique. Reading some content related to the technique. Techniques used in the creative process.

Chapter 2

Development of an idea and

application of glazing and decorating techniques. The oven.

Creation of a workspace suitable for creativity. Experimenting with ceramic decorating techniques. How to prepare the oven.

Glazing the ceramic pieces, decoration with a brush (dipping and spraying). Creating patterns and wax techniques. Preparation of the oven and the cooking process.

Chapter 3Cooking Raku at

1000º C

Teaching and practice of techniques in Raku firing process. Observing the rapid melting of the glaze. Opening oven and removal of pieces. Finalization process (oxidation/reduction).

Managing skills to control the cooking process. Basic rules to get positive results and avoiding damaging and breaking the pieces during the raku firing process.

Chapter 4 Presentation and evaluation of the

work

Exhibition of all the pieces and work carried.

Critique, joint appreciation and conclusions about the results. Archive the pieces.

Details !Duration of the Master Workshop: 5 days !Date: From 5th till 10th of August 2014 Number of participants: 8 !Price: €560 !Target: all interested artist and creative individuals, with or without experience !Skills required: interest, patience and persistence !Training hours: 18 !Hours of individual and assisted work: Variable !

Working languages: English, Spanish, French and Portuguese !Learned knowledge and skills: Basic glazing and decorative techniques Firing techniques Finishing techniques Tool maintenance techniques Safety in the work area !We also provide: ♣ Linens and towels

♣ Cleaning service every four days

♣ Laundry services for an extra fee

♣ Fresh food, water, tea and coffee

!Included: ♣ Insurance policy

♣ Government taxes