FEBURARY INTENSIVE

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Setting & Who It's For: Designed for a small, intimate group of just 4 people, this intensive pottery workshop guarantees plenty of one-on-one time with the instructor. It is perfect for beginners wanting to build a strong foundation, or intermediates looking to refine their existing skills. The Experience: Over the course of 7 active studio days, we will cover everything from centering and wheel-throwing basics to developing consistency, experimenting with new forms, trimming, glazing, and surface techniques. Classes run from 10:00 to 13:00, leaving your afternoons completely free to explore Lisbon, enjoy the city, or simply relax. By the end of the course, you’ll not only take home your own handmade ceramics, but also a deeper understanding of the craft and the confidence to continue your pottery journey! Course Schedule (10:00 – 13:00): Week 1: Wednesday (Day 1): Centering & Wheel-Throwing Basics Thursday (Day 2): Building Skills: Cylinders & Bowls Friday (Day 3): Building Skills: Consistency in Form Saturday (Day 4): Building Skills: Exploring Unusual Shapes Sunday (Day 5): Trimming & Finishing (After Week 1, all pieces will be bisque fired in preparation for glazing) Week 2: Wednesday (Day 6): Glazing & Surface Techniques Thursday: (Studio Glaze Firing - No class) Friday (Day 7): Kiln Unloading & Drinks Celebration! Come together to admire your finished works with drinks and snacks. What’s Included & Additional Costs: Everything you need — instruction, wheel access, clay, tools, and glazing materials — is included in the €490 course fee. The only additional cost is a firing fee based on the weight of your finished pieces you choose to keep, calculated at €3.40 per kilo.