“Getting to know your local area will make you realize that there’s a gold mine right on your doorstep, with its own unique characteristics. By establishing this dialogue with the elements that belong to a specific place, you will embark on this adventure that will lead you to challenge the anarchic nature of earth and fire, in this struggle between love and hate that has accompanied humankind for millennia.” (Anna Esposito)

TUESDAY’ August 25

10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

The theory will be covered by addressing the following topics:

What's Inside Nail Polish

Difference between raw materials and oxides

The Difference Between a Recipe and a Chemical Formula

How and why can I use raw materials found in nature to make nail polish?.

The Plant Kingdom: The Different Types of Ashes

Explanation and description of the tests that will be conducted

WEDNESDAY’ August 26

10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Ash and Clay Glazes

The Great Classics: 442

Enamel made from: Eggshells, Carparo, Seashells, Sand, Ash from Mount Etna, Vegetable Ash

Explanation and description of the work to be done

2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

The afternoon will be entirely devoted to conducting the tests.

THURSDAY‘ August 27

10,00 -13,00

Continuation of testing.
The test pieces will then be fired at 1250°.

Participants are advised to bring a precision scale with them, if they already have one.

TO PARTICIPATE, YOU MUST REGISTER and pay a deposit to secure your spot.

WE WILL PROVIDE FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS SHORTLY.

PAYMENT MUST BE MADE BY AUGUST 14. THE COST OF THE ENTIRE WORKSHOP IS 330 EUROS PER PARTICIPANT.

The 15% discount is reserved for members of APS PANDORA CERAMISTE-ETS.