Modelling

• Weekend for Beginners
• Modelling and Glazing
• Tiles and Mosaics
• Celtic Ceramics
• Japanese Inspirations I
• Japanese Inspirations II
• Ceramic Jewellery
• Puppets and Games
• Ceramic Clocks
• Lamps
• Masks, Puppets, Amulets
• Ceramics for Gardens
• Ceramics in the Home
• Relief and Jardiniere
• Ceramic Sculpture
• Enamel and Jewellery

Weekend for Beginners

Name of the course:

MV – Weekend for Beginners

Objective of the course:

to introduce persons interested in ceramic creation to the entire technical procedure of production of ceramics and explanation of the professional terminology of the field

Suitable for:

beginners

Length of the course:

total of 14 hours (2 days), 3 hours of theory + 11 hours of practice

Contents of the course:

modelling, glazing and decoration with engobas and colours, trying out throwing on a potter’s wheel. You will take home a glazed mug and small fired items decorated with engoba.

Program prepared / taught by:

Ing. Jarmila Tyrnerová / instructors of the Ceramics Studio

Maximum number:

12 participants

Certification:

certified by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports as further education of pedagogical workers.

Modelling and Glazing

Name of the course:

M1 – Modelling and Glazing

Objective of the course:

learning the basics of the main ceramics techniques, such as modelling, extruding, casting and forming, glazing and decoration. Knowledge obtained in this course forms a basic prerequisite for attending the succeeding courses in all the branches.

Suitable for:

beginners and slightly advanced

Entrance requirements:

This program is the entrance course into our system.

Length of the course:

total of 55 hours (7 days), 18 hours of theory + 37 hours of practice

Contents of the course:

creation of sets of products including a mug, dishes, a vase, xylophone, box and jewellery; learning professional terminology, drying, firing and equipping a workshop.

Program prepared / taught by:

Ing. Jarmila Tyrnerová / instructors of the Ceramics Studio

Maximum number:

12 participants

Certification:

certified by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports as further education of pedagogical workers.

Tiles and Mosaics

Name of the course:

M2 – Tiles and Mosaics

Objective of the course:

learning more complicated work with a slab, three-dimensional plaster forms and ceramic mosaics; testing a range of decoration techniques under/on/into gla­zes

Suitable for:

slightly advanced and advanced

Entrance requirements:

completion of course M1 or experience at this level

Length of the course:

total of 55 hours (7 days), 8 hours of theory + 47 hours of practice

Contents of the course:

creation of three-dimensional tiles and a bathroom set, a sampler of techniques and a wall mosaic, use of ceramics transfers, colours, wax and latex

Program prepared / taught by:

Lenka Stodůlková / Lenka Stodůlková

Maximum number:

12 participants

Certification:

certified by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports as further education of pedagogical workers.

Celtic Ceramics

Name of the course:

MK – Celtic Ceramics

Objective of the course:

learning the technique of building with coils to make large ceramic pots inspired by Celtic culture; understanding the construction of Celtic ornaments and their use for decoration and gaining experience with traditional wood-firing of ceramics in a historical kiln

Suitable for:

slightly advanced and advanced

Entrance requirements:

completion of course M1 or experience at this level

Length of the course:

total of 66 hours (11 days), 11 hours of theory + 55 hours of practice

Contents of the course:

creation of free-style copies of Celtic ceramic vessels by modelling (and, as appropriate, throwing on the wheel), animal figures and dishes with polished and graphite-decorated surface The theoretical part includes a chapter on the history of the Celts. Participants actively participate in the three-day firing in a historical wood-fired kiln – a “koch”.

Program prepared / taught by:

Ing. Jarmila Tyrnerová / Petr Toms

Maximum number:

12 participants

Certification:

certified by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports as further education of pedagogical workers.

Japanese Inspirations I

Name of the course:

M2I – Japanese Inspirations I

Objective of the course:

learning about the aesthetics and the ceramic art of the Far East and reduction sawdust-firing of ceramics in a barrel

Suitable for:

slightly advanced to advanced

Entrance requirements:

completion of course M1 or experience at this level

Length of the course:

total of 55 hours (7 days), 14 hours of theory + 41 hours of practice

Contents of the course:

creation of dishes using the special technique of modelling on a rotating wheel, forming trays and lamps from slabs, work with paper, calligraphy and lectures about Japan

Program prepared / taught by:

Irena Hirai / Irena Hirai

Maximum number:

12 participants

Certification:

certified by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports as further education of pedagogical workers.

Japanese Inspirations II

Name of the course:

M2J – Japanese Inspirations II

Objective of the course:

inspiration by Japanese culture, firing in a “coke heap” or “paper kiln”, built during the course

Suitable for:

slightly advanced to advanced

Entrance requirements:

completion of course M1 or experience at this level

Length of the course:

total of 55 hours (7 days), 8 hours of theory + 47 hours of practice

Contents of the course:

creation of ceramic musical instruments, including Japanese “tips”, also tea sets and Japanese sweets boxes. All without using a potter’s wheel.

Program prepared / taught by:

Irena Hirai / Irena Hirai

Maximum number:

12 participants

Certification:

certified by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports as further education of pedagogical workers.

Ceramic Jewellery

Name of the course:

M2S  – Ceramic Jewellery

Objective of the course:

learning precise work with ceramic clay on small pieces and extending the technique of modelling to include combination with other materials, such as glass, wood, natural materials or metal

Suitable for:

slightly advanced

Entrance requirements:

completion of course M1 or experience at this level

Length of the course:

total of 39 hours (5 days), 7 hours of theory + 32 hours of practice

Contents of the course:

modelling and decoration of ceramic jewellery, means of joining ceramic material and plate glass, use of semi-precious stones in combination with ceramic materials, intarsia and melting-in of glass, firing of completely glazed objects, patina with hot wax and completion of the jewellery (eyes, locks, threading)

Program prepared / taught by:

Mgr. Daniela Peterová / Mgr. Daniela Peterová

Maximum number:

12 participants

Certification:

certified by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports as further education of pedagogical workers.

Puppets and Games

Name of the course:

M3 – Puppets and Games

Objective of the course:

learning the three-dimensional aspect of ceramics through puppets, as preparation for figural sculptures (anatomy of the body and head). Acquaintance with various types of puppets including control mechanisms.

Suitable for:

slightly advanced and advanced

Entrance requirements:

completion of course M2 or experience at this level

Length of the course:

total of 55 hours (7 days), 8 hours of theory + 47 hours of practice

Contents of the course:

modelling of a puppet (head, arms), marionettes, animal puppets, preparation of playing plans and figures for table-top games, study of details of faces to achieve expression, use of patina and engoba, sewing clothing for puppets

Program prepared / taught by:

Mgr. Daniela Peterová / Mgr. Daniela Peterová

Maximum number:

12 participants

Certification:

certified by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports as further education of pedagogical workers.

Ceramic Clocks

Name of the course:

M3H – Ceramic Clocks

Objective of the course:

extending the ability to work with slabs to an attractive subject; emphasis on exact construction and testing further decoration techniques, such as rubbing in oxides, work with engoba, layers of glazes and use of liquid rubber

Suitable for:

slightly advanced and advanced

Entrance requirements:

completion of course M2 or experience at this level

Length of the course:

total of 55 hours (7 days), 8 hours of theory + 47 hours of practice

Contents of the course:

wall clocks, mantle clocks, Chinese fire clocks and a Roman peg calendar

Program prepared / taught by:

Lenka Stodůlková / Lenka Stodůlková

Maximum number:

12 participants

Certification:

certified by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports as further education of pedagogical workers.

Lamps

Name of the course:

M3S – Lamps

Objective of the course:

to improve modelling skills and gain inspiration for independent creative work around the central theme of light features

Suitable for:

slightly advanced and advanced

Entrance requirements:

completion of course M3 or experience at this level

Length of the course:

total of 55 hours (7 days), 5 hours of theory + 50 hours of practice

Contents of the course:

creation of ceramic table lamps including shades, oil lamps, candle sticks and lamps from cut-out tiles

Program prepared / taught by:

Mgr. Daniela Peterová / Mgr. Daniela Peterová

Maximum number:

12 participants

Certification:

certified by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports as further education of pedagogical workers.

Masks, Puppets, Amulets

Name of the course:

M3M – Masks, Puppets, Amulets

Objective of the course:

another step on the pathway to creation of a ceramic bust, study of facial expression and transfer of auto-portrait features to ceramic masks and puppets

Suitable for:

slightly advanced and advanced

Entrance requirements:

completion of course M3 or experience at this level

Length of the course:

total of 55 hours (7 days), 6 hours of theory + 49 hours of practice

Contents of the course:

creation of a mask from ceramic and paper materials, plaster impression of one’s own face to study grimaces, amulets using unusual materials

Program prepared / taught by:

Mgr. Daniela Peterová / Mgr. Daniela Peterová

Maximum number:

12 participants

Certification:

certified by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports as further education of pedagogical workers.

Ceramics for Gardens

Name of the course:

M3Z – Ceramics for Gardens

Objective of the course:

trying out new techniques such as modelling in a form and mosaic; use of various ceramics techniques in making garden decorations

Suitable for:

slightly advanced to advanced

Entrance requirements:

completion of course M2 or experience at this level

Length of the course:

total of 55 hours of instruction, of which 5 hours of theory and 50 hours of practice

Contents of the course:

making garden accessories: a bird bath with a mosaic and bird feeder and various lights – lamps, candle holders. The use of decoration before and after bisquing An exhibition of products will be held at the end of the course.

Program prepared / taught by:

Mgr. Daniela Peterová / Mgr. Daniela Peterová

Maximum number:

12 participants

Certification:

certified by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports as further education of pedagogical workers.

Ceramics in the Home

Name of the course:

M3B – Ceramics in the Home

Objective of the course:

to try out new techniques in making sets of home accessories for your own interior decoration – e.g. throwing off the hump, work with large slabs, cutting out designs in the pot walls, work with a template and stamps

Suitable for:

slightly advanced to advanced

Entrance requirements:

completion of course M2 or experience at this level

Length of the course:

total of 55 hours of instruction, of which 5 hours of theory and 50 hours of practice

Contents of the course:

making the following home accessories: a brush holder from a slab, hangers, light panel, mirror frame, notice boards with writing

Program prepared / taught by:

Mgr. Daniela Peterová / Mgr. Daniela Peterová

Maximum number:

12 participants

Certification:

certified by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports as further education of pedagogical workers.

Relief and Jardiniere

Name of the course:

M4 – Relief and Jardiniere

Objective of the course:

the pathway from an idea through a sketch and a model to creation of ceramic jardinieres (large garden pots) from a large volume of fire-clay guided by an experienced creative artist; creation of relief

Suitable for:

medium advanced and advanced

Entrance requirements:

completion of course M3 or experience at this level

Length of the course:

total of 55 hours (7 days), 10 hours of theory + 45 hours of practice

Contents of the course:

preparatory work for relief using decoration for single and double firing, tile relief, models of jardinieres of various shapes and a large jardiniere constructed as a joint project of the group

Program prepared / taught by:

František Švancar / František Švancar

Maximum number:

12 participants

Certification:

certified by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports as further education of pedagogical workers.

Ceramic Sculpture

Name of the course:

M5 – Ceramic Sculpture

Objective of the course:

transfer of ceramic creation from the level of learning the craft to the level of a statement about one’s view of the world under the guidance of well-known personages in ceramic creative art

Suitable for:

advanced

Entrance requirements:

completion of course M4 or experience at this level

Length of the course:

total of 55 hours (7 days), 14 hours of theory + 41 hours of practice

Contents of the course:

the pathway from a design through implementation to location of a ceramic sculpture in a particular space

Program prepared / taught by:

ak. soch. Jindra Viková / ak. soch. Jindra Viková nebo ak. soch. Ivica L. Vidrová, Doc. / ak. soch. Ivica L. Vidrová, Doc.

Maximum number:

12 participants

Certification:

certified by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports as further education of pedagogical workers.

Enamel and Jewellery

Name of the course:

MS – Enamel and Jewellery

Objective of the course:

learning to use the enamel technique, using experience gained in decorating ceramics

Suitable for:

all categories

Length of the course:

total of 14 hours (2 days), 2 hours of theory + 12 hours of practice

Contents of the course:

the course opens with an exercise in work with clay on a small scale combined with glass; the main content consists in enamel jewellery with various decoration techniques, including combination with semi-products, enamel signs and decorations

Program prepared / taught by:

Monika Jankůj / Monika Jankůj

Maximum number:

12 participants

Certification:

certified by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports as further education of pedagogical workers.