A rethought of porcelain mug — creative workshop in Düsseldorf
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About this class
Rethinking porcelain mugs — in this two-day creative workshop in Düsseldorf, you create your own plaster mold and pour two individual porcelain mugs out of it.
The 2-day workshop comprises a total of approx. 9 hours, spread over two days.
On the first day, you will make your own plaster mold under my guidance.
On the second day, you finish the mold, then pour two individual porcelain cups and prepare them for drying.
Your pieces dry for about 1-2 weeks and are then fired.
You then have two options:
Optionally, you can take part in a separate glazing workshop and glaze your cups yourself.
Alternatively, we can do the glazing for you. In this case, your items will be ready for collection after approx. 4-5 weeks or can be sent for shipping costs.
What you’ll do in the class
Porcelain is the diva among ceramic materials — sophisticated, sensitive and beautiful.
Take part in a 2-day workshop and discover the special charm of this material.
On the first day, you will make your own plaster mold under my guidance. To do this, we first develop a small sketch — no previous drawing experience required — or you already have a mug idea, for example as a model or photo.
We will then discuss the procedure and the required working materials together. When everything is clear, let's start sawing.
On the second day, you finish your mold: We saw, file and sand — it also gets a bit dusty. Then pour two individual porcelain cups and prepare them for drying.
I will explain to you step by step how the porcelain mass is stirred, how the cups are demoulded and how the plaster mold is then correctly reassembled.
Don't worry: We carry out all work steps together, no one is left alone. No previous experience is required, you should just trust yourself to work with a saw and hammer.
In the workshop, you make a reusable plaster mold (up to approx. 100 casts possible) and use it to make two porcelain cups.
All manufactured pieces are food safe.
By booking, you secure two consecutive workshop dates.
Dates & times
The course comprises a total of around 9 hours, spread over two days, so that there is enough time and energy for concentrated work.
Saturday: 14:00 — 18:00
Sunday: 10:00 a.m. — 3:00 p.m.
site
Studio Philyra
Areal Böhler
Hansaallee 321, Hall 2
(between Café Böhler and Pizzeria La Strada) 40549 Düsseldorf
For groups of 4 people or more, you can also book a separate appointment with me.
Who is the class suitable for?
No previous experience is required. However, you should be confident in using a saw and hammer. Be curious and trust yourself - it will work out.
Age from 16-xx years - all who still have the strength to saw and hammer.
Details to remember
Studio Philyra
In my porcelain workshop, handmade porcelain objects of high quality are made. I also offer porcelain and suminagashi courses. All courses are suitable for beginners and provide great results in a relaxed, creative atmosphere.
