Workshop focused on the production of tableware from a large mound of clay and according to the Japanese tradition.

Pre-requisites:

Mastered the basics of centering and a basic knowledge of throwing on the wheel.

Trainer:

Yuichi Romita is a young Italian-Japanese potter traditionally trained in Karatsu-yaki (wood-fired pottery in Karatsu, Japan). For four years, Yuichi studied as an apprentice to Nakazato Tarouemon, the 14th generation (living national treasure) of an unbroken line of family potters dating back to the late 14th century.

He became fully immersed in this ceramic culture as an apprentice in Karatsu. There he learned how to become an efficient production potter, as well as learning the philosophy and craft of tableware.

Today he works as a wood-firing technician at Guldagergaard International Ceramic Research Centre in Denmark, while producing his unique characteristic style of unglazed wood-fired pottery.

Description:

Yuichi will be sharing his throwing skills, but also the knowledge and philosophy he learned from studying with his Japanese master. The workshop will be an overview of his training having focused on discipline, repetition, nature and the ritual of food.

Day 1:

– Preparation of 7 kg of stoneware clay; Kikuneri (Spiral wedging technique).

– Presentation of Karatsu tools (Bulls Tongue, Tombo, Himo, leather)

– Throwing small plates and cups out of the clay mound using these new tools.

Day 2:

– Turning the pieces and learning various techniques for cutting the feet on a ‘Chuck’ with a tool that everyone will have made themselves from scrap metal.

– Laying a layer of Engobe with a brush and by dipping.

Price: 2950 DKK incl tax

Add on: Short Term Residency possibility:

Guldagergaard offers the possibility for Workshop participants to combine the Workshop days with 1-2 weeks residency after the Workshop for additional price of 2500 DKK per week (incl tax).

Price includes access to Studio facilities and accommodation for 1 week. Price doesn’t include additional firings and materials.

To reserve Short Term Residency send e-mail directly to: kasia@ceramic.dk.

Language of Workshop:

English

Meals:

You are responsible for your own meals. We are providing access to fully equipped kitchen.

Accommodation during the Workshop:

It is not possible to book accommodation at Guldagergaard during the Workshop unless you have booked Short Term Residency.

We can advice you how to find accommodation in the town.

If you have any questions, contact: kasia@ceramic.dk

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