Mo., 21. Okt.
|commonroom
Ancient forms: spirits in clay
Many cultures have honoured their ancestors and other spirits for thousands of years through festivals and customs. Together we will explore these traditions from antiquity until today and see how these still influence our lives.
Time & Location
21. Okt. 2024, 19:00 MESZ – 04. Nov. 2024, 21:20 MEZ
commonroom, Florianigasse 54, 1080 Wien, Austria
About the event
Join this 3-week course where you will learn about the origins of pottery-making while getting inspired by ancient shapes, symbols and traditions.
Many cultures have honoured their ancestors and other spirits for thousands of years through festivals and customs. Together we will explore these traditions from antiquity until today and see how these still influence our lives.
What to expect:
In the first 2 meetings, you’ll learn everything you need to know about hand-building pottery (how to work with clay, techniques, handling tools, decoration, glueing and much more).
Each week you will be inspired by ancient pottery and art to make your experience and objects unique (topics: feasts of ancestors & spirits).
The last meeting is dedicated to glazing your pieces making your objects safe and ready to use.