Schedule
2012
with guest lecturer Frank Theunissen from France
Frank will discuss the modules for this 5 days workshop with each of you in the beginning. He shows you what you want to learn no matter if you are beginner or advanced. Inbetween the working process he will teach you interesting theory of making pots.
subscription: 280,-€ excl.material
with Mag. Otakar Sliva
For creating abstract forms of your own ideas it is important to know about the anatomy of heads. Young and old, nice and ugly characters, devils and angels - you learn how to work out the typical features.
We will fire your pieces after the workshop by request.
subscription: 175,-€ excl.material
with Mag. Otakar Sliva
Introduction of the Raku technique and glazes
Preparing and using paperclay, a mixture of clay and cellulose fibres. Combining paperclay with iron pieces and firing your work in our Raku kiln.
Please click Raku and Paperclay for further information.
subscription: 175,-€ excl.material
Horse hair decoration in low temperature firing
Horse hair decoration in low temperature firing [hide details]
13rd to 15th of April 2012
13rd to 15th of April 2012
with Mag. Otakar Sliva
Vessels and objects will be made and coloured with engobe and terra sigillata.
After firing you will decorate the polished surface with smoke traces of horsehair and feathers. These ceramic pieces have delicate colours and feel very tender.
subscription: 175,-€ excl.material
with Astrid Sänger
Playfully dealing with old newspapers, paste, fabrics and colourful paint. You learn how to make animals, nanas, bowls a.s.o.
Papermachee objects are very light, materials are cheap and you don't need technical equipment.
subscription: 175,-€ excl.material
Terra Sigillata and Low Temperature Firing
Terra Sigillata and Low Temperature Firing [hide details]
17th to 20th of May 2012
17th to 20th of May 2012
with Mag. Otakar Sliva
This thousands of years old technique has been used before the developement of glazes. Learn how to make your own Terra Sigillatas.
Surfaces of earthy colours and fine polish keep the natural character of the material.
subscription: 230,-€ excl.material
Unique Art from Paperclay and Scrap Metal
Unique Art from Paperclay and Scrap Metal [hide details]
8th to 10th of June 2012
8th to 10th of June 2012
with Mag. Otakar Sliva
Figures and objects are composed by adding paperclay to the metal parts.
They will be fired during the workshop. You can learn welding iron pieces.
Please click Raku and Paperclay for further information.
subscription: 175,-€ excl.material
with guest lecturer Patricia Cassone from France
This workshop will emphasize creative problem solving. Students will explore various methods of making functional and sculptural forms. We can experiment with combinations of hand-built and thrown parts. But throwing is not necessary. There will be daily demonstrations featuring different approaches to handles, spouts, feet and trays. We will look critically at pots to assess form, surface, volume and energy.
We will speak about shino and shino style called SHINO YAKI. And about tea ceremony tools : Chawan, kogo, misusashi, chaire, sushi dish...
And most important, the deal will be ENJOY THE CLAY as the first day we touched it...
subscription: 260,-€ excl.material
Creativity for the whole familyCreativity for the whole family [hide details]
9th to 14th of July 2012
9th to 14th of July 2012
with Mag. Otakar Sliva
6 days of modelling with clay, carving soapstone, painting and creative games. Stone Sculpting or welding sculptures from scrap metal is possible for adults. The working day (around 4 hours with Otakars support) will be designed according to individual needs and abilities. Besides you have a lot of opportunities for recreational activities such as a spa visit, pony riding or a tractor trip in our area.
Subscription: 1 adult and 1 child between 6 and 15 years: 480,- €
each additional adult: 200,- €
each additional child 50,- €
with Mag. Otakar Sliva
You will design and model simple and smooth shapes, which will be covered with a special layer. After Raku firing your pieces and cooling them down in the reduction boxes you will clean off the coating. As a result you get the typical craquelee on mat surfaces.
subscription: 230,-€ excl.material
with Mag. Otakar Sliva
Modelling with clay, Woodcarving, Painting, Raku firing, Welding sculptures of scrap metal , Stone sculpturing, Throwing the wheel. In our house you have all this possibilities with the professional support from Otakar Sliva. He will help everybody with his/her own project.
In the surrounding you find a thermal bath, bicycle ways and wineries for relaxing from artistic work.
subscription: 330,-€ excl.material
with Mag. Otakar Sliva
Modelling with clay, Woodcarving, Painting, Raku firing, Welding sculptures of scrap metal , Stone sculpturing, Throwing the wheel. In our house you have all this possibilities with the professional support from Otakar Sliva. He will help everybody with his/her own project.
In the surrounding you find a thermal bath, bicycle ways and wineries for relaxing from artistic work.
subscription: 330,-€ excl.material
with Mag. Otakar Sliva
a festival of Fire
You will build up various kilns for low temperature firing. You learn about different constructions and the right way to equip and fire them.
Worldwide unique: Otakars book kiln!
Please bring your bisque fired ceramic pieces.
subscription: 175,-€ excl.material
with guest lecturer Michael Flynn
Human figures and their interaction are the main theme of this famous ceramist.
You will model, glaze and fire the figures with Michael Flynns instructions. It is good to have prior knowledge with claywork.
Michael Flynn will show a slide presentation of his work.
subscription: 260,-€ excl.material
with Mag. Otakar Sliva
Introduction of the Raku technique and glazes
Preparing and using paperclay, a mixture of clay and cellulose fibres.
Combining paperclay with iron pieces and firing your work in our Raku kiln.
Please click Raku and Paperclay for further information.
subscription: 175,-€ excl.material
For further information and registration:
Telephone: 0043 2615 87959
e-mail address: info@seminare-lutzmannsburg.at