Ceramic sculpture is a way of working with what is not yet defined. It does not begin with a fixed final form in mind, but with a direct relationship with the material - a substance in continuous transformation, responding to touch and time in unpredictable ways.
Leia maisCreating something from wood is like entering into a silent dialogue with nature (…)
Leia maisWorking with wood is an intimate dialogue with nature (…)
Leia maisCeramics is a huge world; ceramic sculpture another. Here, ceramic techniques and processes converge with the freedom to shape, construct ideas and arquitecture messages in clay, made to endure.
The final word will have the fire and the wood, in a prolonged high-temperature firing.
Who doesn't know the fascination we feel when we find a twig with a special shape or a piece of wood aged by time on a walk through the forest...
Leia mais“(…) wood carving has a long history throughout the world, as wood was an abundant raw material in most regions and relatively easy to work with.”
Leia mais“There is a moment when carving a spoon is truly magical. Your hands hold a piece of wood and a sharp blade. (…)”
Leia maisBasketry is an ancient craft. The earliest evidence found dated before 8,000 BCE and has been used primarily for functional purposes.
Leia maisSpoon carving is a form of celebrating trees. Each tree of each species is one of a kind, even if they share similarities, behaviors, and other natural properties.
Leia maisIn The Shapes of Esparto Course this material is explored as a sustainable raw material, in harmony with the principles of circular economy and low environmental impact production. In March 2026, Daniela Torres invites us to discover the unique characteristics of esparto and learn, through practice, the techniques that reveal its full potential.
Leia mais“As a ceramic artist, I am intrigued by the visual definition of form and its nuances. I employ many of the same processes that folk potters utilize. Production concerns were previously tied to societal needs to stock provisions, store liquids, cook, and serve food. Today, practical functions have given way to artistic concerns, where one’s creative voice is of paramount importance.”
Leia maisIn The Shapes of Esparto Course this material is explored as a sustainable raw material, in harmony with the principles of circular economy and low environmental impact production. In March 2026, Daniela Torres invites us to discover the unique characteristics of esparto and learn, through practice, the techniques that reveal its full potential.
Leia maisIn the heart of the Serra da Lousã mountains, where nature’s textures and colors are ever-present, we are once again honored to welcome the ceramic artist Matthew Blakely for a transformative workshop: "Rocks Making Glazes", returning this December to Cerdeira – Home for Creativity.
Leia maisIn the world of ceramics, some of the most captivating effects are born from happy accidents. One such discovery is the resist slip technique, developed from an observation made during Raku firings, where raku glaze unexpectedly chipped off pots and acted as a resist, preventing the smoke from penetrating the body and revealing a network of crackle lines.
Leia maisThere’s something deeply rewarding about shaping natural materials with your own hands.
Leia mais“Ceramic pieces emerging from the wood kiln are imbued with an equally intriguing sense of beauty, whether they are the rich green tones of an Iga vase, the speckled flame-warmed volume of a Shigaraki storage jar, or the red and purple flame markings of a Bizen plate.”
Leia maisCeramic instruments have long been a gateway to connecting with the natural world. Cultures across America used these sound objects in music, dance, and daily life, imbuing them with ritual and ceremonial meanings that bridge the past and present, the tangible and the unseen.
Leia maisIt is amazing how many types of materials we can use in the medium of ceramics, almost all of them in some way.
Leia maisIn a world increasingly dominated by technology, there are still artisanal practices that preserve a millennia-old legacy. One such tradition is the construction and use of brick kilns for firing ceramics.
Leia maisIn a world where mass production often overshadows craftsmanship, the art of furniture-making with greenwood offers a refreshing return to the roots of creativity.
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