11-13 augustus : Porcelain jewelry with Marta Armada

This workshop is focused on experimentation and analysis of the creative process during the elaboration of porcelain jewelry pieces.

We will analyze the different materials and working methods.

We will work in depth on the concept of design as a fundamental part of the creation of a piece of jewelry, as well as its staging.

We will look for different compositional solutions providing sustainable and creative solutions.

Exploration of the creative capacity of each participant.

• Day 1:
• Introduction to materials, techniques & natural inspiration
• Designing porcelain pieces based on collected natural elements
• Porcelain dyeing, shaping, texturingDrying, sanding & first firing
• Day 2
• Kiln opening & review
• Inspiration session: contemporary jewellery makers
• Basics of composition for jewellery
• Assembling porcelain with natural materials
• Sketching & exploring compositional options
• Day 3
• Finishing techniques & display possibilities
• Staging and presenting the final pieces
• Group results review
• Artist’s talk about personal work & closing discussion

This masterclass takes place during ‘The Great Ceramics Summer Event’ in Duffel, Belgium We work outdoors under a luxurious stretch tent while enjoying the beautiful green surroundings We also have lunch outdoors. During summer event, there are still numerous activities and workshops. You can find the shedule here

Included in the price:

• the course fee
• coffee, tea, and water available at will.
• All clay and other materials
• Intermediate glaze firing

Lunch: for those who wish, we will provide a healthy, varied lunch. (Vegetarian options are available on request, but it has proven no longer possible to accommodate all allergies and preferences; in that case, please bring your own.)

Required experience: no experience needed

What to bring: everything you need can be found under “Extra info,” and about a week before the start you will also receive a detailed information email from us.

Your teacher :

Marta Armada (Vigo, Spain, 1967) is an internationally renowned ceramic artist and jewelry designer. She studied ceramics in Vigo and Madrid and has built an impressive career focused on contemporary porcelain jewelry and small sculptures inspired by travel, personal experiences, and encounters between cultures.

ZShe has participated in artist-in-residence programs in China (Longquan, 2024; Jingdezhen, 2019 & 2023), at the Vista Alegre Porcelain Factory in Portugal and the Yingge Ceramic Museum in Taiwan, and has carried out projects in Australia, Tasmania, and Finland. Her work has been exhibited in, among others, China, Taiwan, Japan, Germany, Australia, Tasmania, and Canada.

Marta has received several international awards, including the Bronze Award at the Teapot Competition in Yixing (China, 2024), the Recommendation Prize at the Taiwan Ceramic Biennale (2020), and an Honorable Mention at the International Ceramic Competition in Mino (Japan, 2017). Her works are part of permanent museum collections in China, Taiwan, and Australia.

Cancellations: our cancellation policy can be found in our “general terms and conditions.” Go through them carefully because your agreement will be requested during the checkout.