chisato kuroki
international ceramic studio®
barcelona spain
8 WEEKS INTENSIVE
CERAMIC TRAINING
BARCELONA, SPAIN
Ceramics offers a path to self-discovery and personal growth.
Through this course, you'll gain in-depth knowledge and skills as you explore the limitless world of ceramics, unlocking your unique artistic voice.
Course will be offered in English, Spanish, and Japanese, five days a week. Our objective is to help each student discover their unique style of expression our teaching methods, connecting them with their source of inspiration. Students can expect an unforgettable and creative learning experience. The curriculum encompasses the entire ceramic process, including both manual and wheel techniques, various decoration methods, glaze formulation, and standard and special firings. This course is perfect for beginners eager to learn ceramics as well as those at an intermediate level.
Chisato Kuroki
Chisato Kuroki, a Japanese ceramic artist residing in Barcelona boasts 35 years of experience in ceramics and 20 years of teaching. She has been recognized as a winner and finalist in numerous international competitions and biennials, and has participated as an invited artist at various art festivals, as well as artist residencies in Spain, England, China, France and Japan. Her work ranges from tableware and contemporary ceramic sculptures to large-scale experimental kiln projects. Notably, she is renowned for her innovative "Kamigama" kilns, constructed from newspaper and fired with charcoal, capable of reaching temperatures of 1200 degrees in just three hours. Additionally, Chisato has extensive experience in experimental ceramics and performances, including the creation of a tea house—3 meters in diameter and 2 meters high—crafted from 3 tons of clay and fired with wood for the International Kiln Festival.
In addition to her knowledge of Japanese techniques, her innovative spirit drives her to experiment with unique materials, resulting in many original methods. Her raku workshop is renowned and highly sought after for its creativity. As a Kundalini Yoga instructor, she blends yoga and ceramics to discover her own source of inspiration.
Studio
The studio is situated in the trendy Born area, right in the heart of Barcelona, nestled among charming old streets and just a short walk from the renowned Gothic church, Santa Maria del Mar. Housed an 18th-century building, the studio is part of the cultural association Espai Ku, artists come together to enjoy a vibrant atmosphere. You can also find, concerts, and events, especially on.
Course Program
*The contents of the program may change depending on the progress of the course
Modeling
Japanese Handbuilding tecniques
pinch
Japanese pinch tecnique
WAREYAMA TOJIAWASE, KAKUBACHI
slab
HARIAWASE, Lotus leaves, Japanese Trays
coil
Trays
emtying
GUINOMI
JOMON STYLE
ORIBE STYLE
Basic Handbuilding tecniques
pinch
slab
coil
emtying
JOMON CERAMIC
Basic Wheel Tecniques
Centering
Bowls
Plates
Cilinder
Vases etc...
Advanced Wheel Tecniques
- How to modify the symmetric shapes
- mortar tecnique
- distortion
- cracked etc...
Decoration tecniques
Texture
Inlays
Neriage
Wax
Slip
Transfer
Ceramic watercolor
Paper clay
and original tecniques
etc...
Tea pot design
Contemporary Sculpture
 DRAGON FLYDragon Fly 2014 una instalación de 20 piezas refractario blanco con chamota cocidas en 1000 grados tamaño 100 x 150 x 30cm finalista en 17 Bienal de Cerámica d'Esplugues Angelina Alós |  ciudades perdidas II2012 una instalación de dos piezas refractario con chomota esmaltadas y cocidas en 1000 grados tamaño : 100 x 50 x 50cm finalista en XI Premio Nacional de Cerámica “Ciudad de Castellón 2012” finalista en 16 Bienal de Cerámica d'Esplugues Angelina Alós |  TAKOIVO BOX2012 paper clay esmaltada y cocida en 1000 grados tamaño : 40 x 30 x 20cm |
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 HAIKYO IIpaper clay tamaño : 15x51 11x49 11.5x41 11.5x36 10x32cm finalista en16 Bienal de Cerámica ciudad de Talavera de la reina |  LIFE CIRCLEproyecto LIFE CIRCLE, una escultura de tamaño diametro 210cm en el concurso Natur-Art en Monasterio Soto Zen Luz Serena 2014 |  life circlepaper clay |
 serie KU TSUNAGARI2010 una instalación de 5 piezas, refractario blanco cocidas con la técnica naked raku. tamaño : 15x51 11x49 11.5x41 11.5x36 10x32cm finalista en concurso internacional de la ciudad de Valladolid 2010 finalista en16 Bienal de Cerámica d'Esplugues Angelina Alós |  TAKOIVO Iinstalación, paper clay 2012 2012 una instalación de 22 piezas, paper clay esmaltadas y cocidas en 1000 grados tamaño : 60 x 60 x 80cm |  ciudades perdidas Iinstalación de 4 piezas, paper clay |
 earth skin |  earth skin details |  KOUJOObra ganadora de Premio Angelina Alós en Bienal Angelina Alós 2018 |
 Koujodetalles de KOUJO |  INFINITE FLOWERSObra nominada en Bienal de cerámica internacional Aveiro, Portugal 2019 |  INFINITE FLOWERSdetalles |
 IKIRU |
Glaze
Elaboration of food safe, wood ash glazes and vitrified slip etc...
How to apply glazes
Firing
Standard firing
How to handle kilns
Curve of firing
Maintenance of kilns
Special Firing and experimental kiln
RAKU
Single firing
Sagger firig
Final project of the Course and Exhibition
Collaborator
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My profession as a ceramic artist began in 2018 when an opportunity came up and I decided to make a radical change in my professional life. From the first moment I felt that I should work with wheel and until today I continue to train and grow to achieve new goals in this modality.
My main job is wheel teacher. In addition, I carry out national and international wheel improvement wrokshops. I also make ordered items that I find interesting for my professional growth.
My passion for pottery increased when I discovered Korean ceramics. That is why in 2023 I decided to continue my training in South Korea.
WORKING EXPERIENCE
2018- Wheel teacher in CERAMIC SCHOOL FORMA
2022- Wheel teacher for national and international workshops
2023 Wheel demonstration for MERCANTIC SANT CUGAT and FALCONERI
BARCELONA
TRAINING
2023 Porcelain perfection training in Korea with master Yoo Sung
2022-2023 Wheel training in RAMON FORT CERAMIC SCHOOL
2018 Wheel training in Bisbal Ceramic Shool
Course Information
Schedule
Classes and workshops are held from Monday to Friday 10.00 to 14.00 there will be lecture and from 14.00 to 17.00 self practice. (On Friday you will have wheel classes with Ruben Maña.
If we have enough time we will visit galleries and museums.
cost
The cost is 5500€ included materials (not included porcelaine clay), glazes, and firings. Each student will be provided with their own personal space for self-practice with access to a wheel, table and shelving space.
Not included: accommodation, meals, airfare, airport transfer, extra materials and particular equipment requested for the personal project.
Academic Requirements
High school diploma
Courses will be held in English, Spanish and Japanese
How to enroll
Applicants should show some ceramic pieces, drawings etc...
Each applicant will have video conference by the teacher.
Please fill out the contact form.