4 WEEKS IMMERSIVE CERAMIC TRAINING

4 WEEKS IMMERSIVE CERAMIC TRAINING IN
BARCELONA SPAIN

Ceramics offer a path to self-discovery and personal growth. Experience the immersive world of ceramics.

This intensive course allows you to rapidly gain skills in hand-building, decoration techniques, and glazing.

Chisato Kuroki

A Japanese ceramic artist residing in Barcelona, she boasts 30 years of experience in ceramics and 20 years in teaching. She has been a winner and finalist in numerous international competitions and biennials and has participated as an invited artist at art festivals and residencies in Spain, England, China, France, and Japan.

Her work ranges from tableware and contemporary ceramic sculptures to large experimental kiln projects.

She is renowned for her innovative "Kamigama" kilns, constructed from newspaper and fired with charcoal, capable of reaching temperatures of up to 1200 degrees in just three hours.

Chisato Kuroki also has extensive expertise in experimental ceramics and ceramic performances, including the creation of a tea house (3m in diameter and 2m in height, made with 3 tons of clay) built as a single piece and fired with wood for the International Kiln Festival.

Alongside her expertise in Japanese techniques, she has created a variety of original methods driven by her enthusiastic nature, continually exploring unconventional materials. Her raku workshop is famous for its creativity and appeal. As a Kundalini Yoga instructor, she combines yoga and ceramics to uncover personal source of inspiration.

You can find more video with this link
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChfB9BuxRF_64IGINSvb_7g

Studio

The studio is situated in the trendy Born area, right in the heart of Barcelona, surrounded by charming old streets and just a short distance from the renowned Gothic church, Santa Maria del Mar. The studio itself is housed in an 18th-century building.

It is part of the cultural Espai Ku, where various artists come together to enjoy a vibrant atmosphere. Additionally, you can find exhibitions, concerts, and events, particularly on weekends.

Course Program

Modeling

*The contents of the program may change depending of the progress of the course.

Japanese Handbuilding tecniques

pinch
Japanese pinch tecnique
WAREYAMA TOJIAWASE, KAKUBACHI
slab
HARIAWASE, Lotus leaves, Japanese Trays
coil
Trays
emtying
YUNOMI

Decoration tecniques

SHINOGI
MOKUME
HAKEME
Inlays
Neriage
Wax
Slip
etc...

Glaze

Glaze with conventional materials and wood ash glazes: An Overview of Application Methods.

RAKU

Video
4 weeks Ceramic Training 2024

Course Information

Schedule

Classes take place Monday to Friday, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM for lectures, followed by self-practice from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Courses will be offered in English, Spanish, and Japanese.

How to enroll

Applicants are encouraged to present ceramic pieces, drawings, and other works. Each applicant will have a short video conference with the teacher. Kindly complete the contact form.

cost

The total cost is 2800€, which covers materials (excluding porcelain clay), glazes, and firings. Students will have access to a workspace for self-practice, including a wheel, table, and shelving. Please note that accommodation, meals, airfare, airport transfers, and any additional materials or specific equipment needed for personal projects are not included.

Number of students

Maximum of 5 students per course.

Course dates

Accomodation

Accommodation is not included but we can offer you information.

From 17th of March to 11th of April 2025
application open
From 19th of May to 13th of June 2025
application open

Testimonials

Myriam from Canada

Miles from Australia

Mary from US, Ayse from Turkey Iryna from Sweden

Contact

Chisato Kuroki
+34 657 73 83 96
(Whatsapp)

chisatoceramica28@gmail.com

Training Policy

Please be courteous to the instructor and fellow participants. Avoid making any verbal or chat comments that are racist, sexist, discriminatory, defamatory, obscene, harassing, insulting, hostile, or otherwise deemed inappropriate in the studio. We reserve the right to remove any participant who engages in such behavior at our sole discretion. If you are removed, you will not be allowed to return to the course, and per our cancellation policy, we are not liable for any course fees or additional expenses incurred, such as travel or accommodation.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations made up to 2 months before the course start date are eligible for a full refund of 100% (excluding the bank transfer fee). For cancellations within2 months of the course start date, the deposit is non-refundable, but we can provide you with a spot in the next available course.

Cancellation by our side

We the right to cancel a course, but we will make every effort to inform you at least four weeks prior. If we cancel a training course you have registered for, you have the option to:
- Receive a full refund of the course fee
- Choose another available training option
Please note that we are not liable for any additional expenses, including travel or accommodation costs, resulting from our course cancellation for any reason, including adverse weather conditions or natural disasters.

chisato kuroki
international ceramic studio®
barcelona spain