CERAMICS SUMMER SCHOOL

Absalon’s ceramics workshop invites you to a 5-day Ceramic Summer School. Together with other ceramic enthusiasts, you will have the opportunity to learn techniques, play with materials and make beautiful, functional, artistic objects that you can take home. We will do a new activity each day, like calm yoga/stretching, going on an inspiration trip or taking a dip in the ocean.

As a starting point, you will hand mold a jug and a vase using pinching, coiling technique and slab technique. You will also try your hand at colour selection and engobes. Absalon’s ceramicist glazes all your pieces after the course.

We start most days by getting our bodies moving before we have to immerse ourselves in design and decoration. We have lunch together at 12:00 every day. If you have allergies that we need to be aware of or any questions, please write to keramik@absaloncph.dk.

WEEKS PROGRAM

Monday 9:00-15:00
We meet for breakfast at Absalon and then spend the day building a jug using the coil technique.

Tuesday 9:00-15:00
We start the day by learning how to make a vase using the slab technique. There will be a half-hour movement session during the day.

Wednesday 10:00-16:00
We go on an inspiration trip to Thorvaldsens Museum. After lunch, you will be introduced to decorating your jug and vase with colored slip.

Thursday 9:00-15:00
We meet at the harbor bath, where we might take a dip before spending the rest of the day in the workshop, working on new or ongoing projects.

Friday 9:00-13:00
On Friday, there is an opportunity to put the finishing touches on the week’s projects.

Would you like to glaze your own ceramics?
If you’d like to glaze your ceramics yourself, you’re welcome to come by Absalon on Tuesday, July 29th, from 17:00 to 20:00, where we’ll be hosting a glazing workshop as part of the summer school. If you’re unable to glaze on the day, Absalon’s ceramicists will be happy to glaze your ceramics for you.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

The course lasts 5 days, from Monday till Friday, in week 28 (7/7 – 11/7) and week 29 (14/7 – 18/7). Most days we meet at 9:00-15:00, except for Wednesdays when we meet at 10:00-16:00 and Friday at 9:00-13:00. On July 29th, from 17:00 to 20:00, you can come by and get the opportunity to glaze your own ceramics. If you’re unable to, Absalon’s ceramicists will be happy to glaze it for you.

Everyone can join, regardless of whether you have experience with ceramics or not.

The price per participant is 2000 kr. including 5 kg of clay, materials, breakfast on Monday and lunch on all five days. It is possible to buy drinks and snacks in Absalon’s café.

The ceramic workshop is located on the 3rd floor of Folkehuset Absalon. There is no elevator. Wear clothes that can get dirty.

Note that there are Ceramic Schools for Children, Youth, and Adults, as well as Creative Summer Schools. Make sure to check the dates carefully and purchase a ticket for the correct Summer School. Tickets are non-refundable and cannot be exchanged for another date.

If you have questions, write to us at keramik@absaloncph.dk.

We look forward to seeing you!