Ceramics Workshop
Experiences in Sicily – Experiential Tourism
That of the potter is an ancient craft, a tradition handed down from father to son, in the wonderful setting of Caltagirone, a famous town that has been known for centuries for its fine and colorful majolica. For many years we have been opening our company to visiting groups on field trips to Caltagirone, to show the fascinating stages of pottery making, and also including in the circuits the possibility of participating in pottery courses, both individual and for families, groups and school groups, with the Educational Laboratory. “We like the idea of making ours an Open Factory that can be shared by everyone.”
Participating in our Ceramic Workshops is an experience that is not limited to learning the techniques of working, in fact, you will feel welcomed into the family to experience a sharing of our Sicilian traditions, but most of all you will have fun and feel amazement at the objects you will have been able to make!
Ceramics course for adults, children and families, individual or group
The experience begins with a guided tour of our company where all the various stages of processing will be explained to you in detail, and we will also give you a brochure as a souvenir where you will find written down everything that will be explained to you verbally.
Through this Workshop you will make objects with clay, afterwards you will experience decorating with the different techniques: freehand drawing, dusting or stencil mask. You will be able to decorate one or more pieces that after firing for 48 hours will be shipped to your address.
The Course includes:
- Materials such as clay, semi-finished products, glazes and colors
- Employment of ns. staff for the duration of the Workshop
- Firing of artifacts
Shipping costs for delivery of the various items made is the responsibility of the participants.
Educational Laboratories and Workshops for Groups and School Groups
At our CEAR Company in Caltagirone, it is possible to participate in the“EDUCATIONAL LABORATORY” pottery course, a project designed for schoolchildren and all those who wish to participate. Pottery making is an art that is passed down from father to son, just as it was and is in CEAR. Pottery classes give the opportunity to learn this ancient art and see it materially realized by one’s own hands, through the processes of molding, glazing and decorating, the latter being the ultimate expression of pottery.
The Teaching Workshop takes place over 2 hours in the morning. Upon arrival at the Company, staff will make themselves available for demonstration of the various processing steps, while they will be commented on and explained appropriately. This will be followed by the beginning of the workshop, which will include an experience of forging and decorating under our guidance.
The ‘Company provides classes, when weather permits, with the outdoor courtyard (not provided with tables or chairs) for sack lunches.
The Teaching Lab includes:
- Materials such as clay, semi-finished products, glazes and colors
- Employment of ns. staff for the duration of the Workshop
- Firing of decorated objects
- Delivery for each participant of a brochure explaining all processing steps
Shipping costs for delivery of the various items made is the responsibility of the Institute or the organizing body.
Hours:
- 10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. only
or book by e-mail by writing to servizioclienti@ceramichecear.it