CeraKompakt
A Solid Foundation from the Start
A training program that finally allows you to realize your dream of working with ceramics,
with technical and artistic independence,
and with a time and financial commitment tailored to each person’s abilities and needs.
Format:
In-person preferred; a hybrid in-person/remote format is possible
Course Objectives:
An intensive course covering the entire ceramic process—including techniques and cultural aspects—with the goal of helping students become self-sufficient.
This course is designed for beginners as well as professional potters seeking to refine their skills, and for those who feel they have reached a technical or creative impasse.
Discover or rediscover the joy of wheel-throwing and ceramics.
Possible paths for further training (degree programs, certification courses, etc.)
Part One
Wheel-throwing CK1
Precise and efficient wheel-throwing techniques, evolving toward large pieces, porcelain, creativity, series production, and more.
Wheel-throwing focused on freedom of movement and relaxation, while respecting the body’s long-term well-being, thereby preventing pain.
The exercises require rigor and attention from the student and help reveal and develop their full range of skills and sensitivity: the proprioceptive and tactile qualities of the clay allow for an instinctive and intuitive perception of the object.
Ceramic technology, history, and literature are integral parts of the training, providing a solid cultural foundation essential for the development of an individual creative world.
Possible areas for specialization and further study: throwing large pieces with assemblies, porcelain throwing, series production, and the design and creation of thrown pieces…
This training course may be funded through your CPF!
Part TWo
Glazes CK2
Creating spectacular and unique glazes on stoneware and porcelain—using natural, low-cost materials—is not limited to gas kilns; wonders can also be created in an electric kiln…
This course provides a very solid foundation for beginning to work independently. It is the result of several decades of research and personal practice, as well as knowledge passed down from father to daughter.
A wide variety of samples helps students understand and create glazes made from ash and rocks, whether collected in nature or purchased commercially.
Students leave with hundreds of recipes. The goal is to put what they’ve learned into practice immediately after the course, once all the parameters are understood and mastered.
The course also focuses on the use of materials such as household ash and locally available rocks… and serves as a potential foundation for future personal research.
A hands-on approach requiring no prior knowledge of chemistry.
The course also covers the selection of equipment and raw materials: suppliers and best prices, as well as purchasing and investment priorities tailored to each specific project.
Possible advanced courses and further exploration: research into glazes using collected materials, gas firing, copper reds, tenmoku glazes, oil droplets, celadons, iron blues, iron reds, glazes with special effects and lustres, wood firing, kiln construction, food-safe glazes, and relevant regulations)
