Masterclass Workshop “Filaments and textures”
31 October, 1 & 2 November 2025: 09:45-16:45
The main objective of the workshop is to model the clay directly with our hands, without tools. In this way we will be able to communicate directly with the clay and transmit our feelings. With the technique of "launch" we will make textured slabs. Also square, flat and
rectangular filaments. Creation of stone textures using pigmented cookies. Application of coloring pigments and glaze, powder and liquid, on the wet clay to do only one firing. We will discover how all these techniques can not only be applied to sculptures.
We can also adapt them to the functional ceramic style. In this workshop I want to tell stories of hope with our pieces, from the most absolute freedom and improvisation, without obsessing with technique.
Known for his distinctive and captivating style, Alberto’s work blends fluidity and structure, offering a fresh perspective on contemporary ceramics. His workshops are an inspiring dive into his innovative approach.
1st day: Exploring Techniques & First Experiment
Video presentation. Trajectory. Technical issues. Questions.
Construction of plates without mechanical means. Throwing technique.
Application of coloring stains mixed with transparent matt powder glaze with a strainer and a brush to generate a double texture. Realization of several pieces applying the previous processes.
Explanation of the modeling of square filaments by the throwing technique.
Application of coloring stains with transparent glaze in liquid with a toothbrush on raw clay. Stoneware powder texture technique.
Loading the kiln with the pieces made for drying.
2nd day: Delving deeper into Texture & Push outside your comfortzone
Presentation of photos on powder cracking techniques and stone textures. Explanation of stony texture with pieces of pigmented cookies.
Discussion on the use of other organic materials in said texture; macaroni, sugar cubes, etc. Construction of a cube using the technique of plates from the previous day and the texture of cookies. Assembly by pressure and hit using two wooden pieces. Explanation of the modeling of flat filaments by the throwing technique. Application of coloring stains with transparent glaze in liquid with a toothbrush on raw clay. Also powder on wood. Assembly of filaments in the piece made.
Firing.
3rd day: Making & Creating sculptural and functional pieces
Presentation of photos on rectangular filament techniques.
Explanation of the modeling of rectangular and flat filaments with the throwing technique. We will use a wooden cylinder to build different sculptural or functional pieces.
We will apply the coloring stains mixed with the transparent matt powder glaze on wood and with a brush. Possible variations of the construction technique with multiple cylinders and/or quadrangular wooden slats. Opening of the kiln and discussion about the results obtained
Practical Questions:
When?
31 October, 1 & 2 November 2024
From 9:45 to 16:45 (1 hour lunch)
Only 10 students maximum
Where?
Carina Claassens Ceramic Centre. Groenloseweg 10-10A, Haarlo, 7273PG, NL
For Whom?
This masterclass is ideal for both beginner and advance ceramicist but also for people that want to grow their creativity. No experience needed! This masterclass will be given in English, but Carina will be able to translate to Dutch if needed.
Do you want expand your horizon by learning how to create innovative pieces using new techniques? Then this masterclass is for you!
Costs?
The total costs of course will be 560Euro's. Rsvp now your spot and pay 50%, and the rest to be paid 2 months before the course starts.
Including:
* 3 Lunches, coffee, thee and snacks
* All Black and white stoneware clay
* All pigments & glazes
* Other tools that will be needed
* Including firing of 1st made piece
Book Here:
What do you take with?
You need to take with some materials:
-Toothbrush: 2 units
-Hand strainer approximately 8cm in diameter: 1 unit
-Rectangular sponges: 2 units
-Mask FFP2: 2 units
-Plastic cups: 15 units
-Paper towels, spray bottles, large trash bags
-Handtowls, Apron, Notebook and pen
-Miscellaneous molding tools such a wooden sticks, small containers, small knives, spoons, etc.
Duration: 3 day classes of 7 hours each - Maximum Students: 10
No experience required
Included:
1. All materiaals, coffee, snacks and lunch
2. Firing of work during the 3days
3. Course will be in English, but Carina will be able to help with translantion to Dutch.
4. Maximum of 10 students
Duur : 3 lessen x 7 uren - Maximum deelnemers : 10
Geen ervaring vereist.
Inbegrepen :
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Inclusief : gebruik alle materiaal , koffie, versnapering en lunch
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én het bakken van eerste werkstuk op dag 1.
- De cursus wordt in het Engels gegeven. Maar Carina helpt wel met vertalen naar het Nederlans indien nodig.
- Maximum 10 cursisten
Sign up for our masterclass with Alberto Bustos - Filaments & Textures. If all places have been booked sign up to be on the waiting list via: @claycafenederland@gmail.com If a spot opens up, we will let you know as soon as possible.
