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Decoration

Preparation of glazes and colours, application of glazes and
a spectrum of decorating techniques.

The 2011 season includes two five-day programs entitled
D1 – Glazes and Decorations. It also encompasses RAKU firing and enjoyed great interest last year. This course also forms the basis for D2 – Alchemistry of Glazes and Colours. You will discover a new world of experiments from the recipe book of Petr Toms. The pre-Christmas course D1M – Painted Ceramics is devoted to improving your skills with a brush.

Cobalt under Glaze

Name of the course:
D1K – Cobalt under Glaze
Objective of the course:
enriching experience in decorating by painting cobalt under the glaze on light-coloured and porcelain body
Suitable for:
medium advanced
Entrance requirements:
completion of course D1 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:
composition of decoration on a hanging plate and a desert plate, decorated tile
Program prepared / taught by:
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.

Painted Ceramics

Inspirace v KUKSu Malované nádoby z KUKSu Na Kuksu
Name of the course:
D1 – Painted Ceramics
Objective of the course:
learning three basic techniques used for decorating ceramics with emphasis on historical connections, distribution of the decoration over the surface and harmony of colours.
Suitable for:
medium advanced
Entrance requirements:
completion of course M1 or experience at this level
Length of the course:
total of 39 hours (5 days), 11 hours of theory + 28 hours of practice
Contents of the course:
decoration is applied on a set of 4 bisqued, glazed pots and under and into unfired glaze; another 2 pots are available for painting on a fired glaze with refiring. The entire program is centered around the subject of pharmacy jars; subjects for decoration are obtained by visiting the Baroque pharmacy at the Kuks Hospital during the course.
Program prepared / taught by:
Ing. Jarmila Tyrnerová / Bronislava Doležalová, Věra Nevšímalová
Maximum number:
12 participants
Certification:
certified by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports as further education of pedagogical workers.

Alchemy of Glazes and Colours

RAKU Po výpalu glazura Čínská keramika
Name of the course:
D2 – Alchemy of Glazes and Colours
Objective of the course:
creative work in preparing and using glazes, both based on natural components and in mixing new compositions from purchased semi-products; gaining experience with the effect of various kinds of firing on the appearance of the glaze
Suitable for:
medium advanced and advanced
Entrance requirements:
completion of course D1 or experience at this level
Length of the course:
total of 55 hours (7 days), 9 hours of theory + 46 hours of practice
Contents of the course:
mixing and firing ash glazes, preparing and firing earthy glazes, components for mixing glazes available on the market, effect of oxidation and reduction firing on the appearance of the glaze Includes reduction wood-firing in an outdoor kiln and RAKU firing.

Program prepared / taught by: Petr Toms / Petr Toms

Maximum number:
12 participants
Certification:
certified by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports as further education of pedagogical workers.
Keramické studio Jarmily Tyrnerové s.r.o., Kohoutov 74, 544 01 Dvůr Králové nad Labem
Phone: 00420 499 392 416, cell phone: 00420 602 182 242