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This course is designed for ceramicists and artists with prior ceramics experience who are fascinated by the timeless beauty of terra sigillata surfaces and want to explore both the practice and the theory behind it.
You will learn to:
This is a rare opportunity to deeply engage with the tradition and experimentation of low-fire, smoke-reactive ceramics in a focused, hands-on environment, far from daily distractions. The immersive setting supports both technical learning and personal aesthetic exploration.
5 days are a very short time to create, decorate and fire your pieces. You will get a chance to make a few small pieces if you wish, however we will prepare a set of greenware pieces for you to decorate during the course. Each student will receive approximately: 7 small tumblers (approx. 12 cm high) and 4 round vases (approx. 15 cm high).
Since sigillata must be applied un leather hard greenware, we do not encourage you to bring your own pieces - unless you are confident you can transport leather-dry pieces without breaking them.
Please note that you may choose to take your piece with you OR ship them. However, shipping costs are charged extra (we’ll provide you with a shipping fee document closer to the date).
Anas Rifi-Zinati is a ceramic designer based in Barcelona. After studying interior and industrial design at Escola Massana, he opened his own studio, Espai Alfar, where he produces his own work as well as developing project for other designers. He is also a regular teacher at renowned Barcelona school El Torn.
Anas’s work profile ranges from conceptual through to product design and his specialty is in large format throwing and slip mould production. Anas draws inspiration from his great grandmother who was a potter from the arid Mountains in Northern Africa. His work follow a philosophy based on responsible production, an enriching process and collaborations with other designers and artists.
This course focuses on decorative surface techniques and is ideal for intermediate to advanced ceramicists with some prior experience.
This course is right for you if:
During this week, you won’t just get a ceramics course. We’ve also organised a program of activity so that you can connect with Sicilian culture, get to know beautiful Salemi and its rich history and territory.
You will:
Classes will be held from Monday through to Friday. On Sunday, there will be a welcome dinner and on Saturday, we will bid you farewell. Classes will be 4h each morning
(9am-1pm) and 2/3h each afternoon (2-5pm), except one afternoon of cultural activities.
Order of the day:
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We want to make Salemi a recognised centre for contemporary ceramic art. Come and be part of it!
