Qualifications & Diplomas

APOCI          &          CAP Tournage en Céramique

Independant Studio Potter and Ceramicist: APOCI

RNCP Certification (France’s National Directory of Professional Qualifications) — Registration Pending

Comprehensive technical mastery across the entire ceramic process, nurturing creative autonomy and individual voice.

  • High-Level Throwing: Fluid, versatile, and body-friendly throwing gestures focused on tension-free execution.

  • Advanced Glaze Formulation: Rigorous study combining AGIR Céramique’s proprietary glaze recipes with open research methodologies.

  • Mastery of Firing & Kilns: Total technical proficiency in firing management and kiln design/construction.

  • Historical & Cultural Grounding: Deep connection to the millennia-old history of the craft, paired with guided creative development.

  • Business Strategy & Management: Personalized mentoring covering business strategy, finance, tax frameworks, and marketing.

  • Community & Inclusive Arts Practice: Educational strategies (Action Artistique et Artisanale) to design and lead workshops for diverse audiences (schools, community centers, healthcare, and specialized institutions).

Tailored Expertise

In the second half of the program, students select specialized modules to perfectly align their training with their artistic sensibility and business vision.

Specializations include:

  • Glaze Research with Raw & Local Materials
  • Large-Scale Throwing & Assembly
  • Architectural Ceramics
  • Porcelain & Paper Clay
  • Designing & Crafting a Collection
  • Gas & Wood Firing

Results CAP Tournage en Céramique
2025-2026
100% pass rate

CAP Ceramics: Throwing

(CAP Tournage en Céramique)

State diploma (French Ministry of Education) focused on technical throwing skills.

 Sector Reality: Historically designed for specialized production throwers operating within a division-of-labor workflow, this qualification alone is no longer sufficient for independent practice. Complete technical autonomy requires essential additional training in glazes and firing management, alongside optional advanced modules (large-scale throwing, porcelain, sculpture, etc.).

Career Pathways & Studio Launch:

Paired with technical and studio management modules, this path prepares graduates to establish their own business:

  • Independent Studio Practice: Designing, crafting, and selling original work with full mastery of the entire ceramic process.

  • Community & Applied Arts: Facilitating workshops, community programs, or art therapy (within specialized institutions or directly in your studio).

Download Document Below: Prerequisites, career outcomes, complementary training paths, and exam pass rates.

CAP Tournage Céramique

This training course is eligible for CPF funding (French professional training allowance).

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