AMULETOS
CREATION WITH INTENTION
We invite you to end your working week at our studio by sharing an afternoon of creation and meditation. We will harness the energy of the changing season, the harvest time and the coming full moon to gather for an afternoon of silence and sound.
We will craft a variety of miniature pieces, each imbued with a distinct intention — evoking memories, images, symbols, dreams and thoughts and giving them form through objects known in various cultures as amulets or alasitas. Alasitas are traditional miniature objects created or acquired as ritual symbols of prosperity and abundance. The word originates from the Aymara language, an Indigenous language spoken in the Andean highlands.
We will share a moment of connection with the material, working from the inside out — opening a dialogue through the use of local geology sourced from different regions of Slovenia.
At the end of the workshop, we will also share a brief ritual to activate these pieces.
No prior experience with handbuilding is required.
About the Facilitator
The workshop will be held by Julieta Piccirilli, who is currently working in our studio through the Erasmus Internship programme. Julieta was born in Argentina and moved to Spain in 2021. She studied at the Manises School of Ceramics and has continued to deepen her knowledge of ceramic techniques rooted in the traditions of the Americas through studies with Analía Rodríguez in Argentina and through courses with Unchi Maka Cerámica.
Her journey into sound ceramics began in Portugal alongside Bruna Ariana Freitas. The sound vessels featured in the reference images were created in collaboration with Nómada Cerámica, an Argentinian collective. She completed her art residency with them, learning and researching which made the development of these pieces possible.
When
25th September 2026, 17:00 – 20:00
Where
Studio Anja Slapničar,
Tržaška cesta 36,
1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia →
Price
60€ / person
Registration is confirmed with the payment of the fee.
In case of cancellation we keep 20% of the workshop fee that has already been paid.
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AMULETOS
KREACIJA Z NAMERO
Vabimo vas, da zaključite delovni teden v našem studiu in z nami preživite popoldne ustvarjanja in meditacije. Izkoristili bomo energijo spreminjajočega se letnega časa, časa žetve in prihajajoče polne lune ter se zbrali ob popoldnevu tišine in zvoka.
Izdelovali bomo različne miniaturne predmete, vsak prežet z lastno namero — obujeni spomini, podobe, simboli, sanje in misli ter jim dali obliko skozi predmete, ki jih različne kulture poznajo kot amulete ali alasitas. Alasitas so tradicionalni miniaturni predmeti, ustvarjeni ali pridobljeni kot ritualni simboli blaginje in obilja. Beseda izvira iz jezika Aymara, avtohtonega jezika, ki ga govorijo v andskem višavju.
Z materialom bomo vzpostavljali stik in povezavo ter delali od znotraj navzven — skozi uporabo lokalne geologije, pridobljene iz različnih delov Slovenije.
Ob zaključku delavnice bomo izvedli tudi kratek ritual za aktivacijo nastalih predmetov.
Predznanje oblikovanja z glino ni potrebno.
O izvajalki delavnice
Delavnico bo vodila Julieta Piccirilli, ki trenutno ustvarja v našem studiu v okviru programa Erasmus Internship. Julieta se je rodila v Argentini, leta 2021 pa se je preselila v Španijo. Izobraževala se je na keramični šoli v Manisesu, svoje znanje keramičnih tehnik, ki izhajajo iz tradicij Amerik, pa je poglabljala pri Analíi Rodríguez v Argentini ter na tečajih Unchi Maka Cerámica.
Njena pot v svet zvočne keramike se je začela na Portugalskem pod mentorstvom Brune Ariane Freitas. Zvočna posoda, prikazana na referenčnih fotografijah, je nastala v sodelovanju z argentinskim kolektivom Nómada Cerámica, kjer je med umetniško rezidenco poglabljala svoje znanje in raziskovala tehnike, ki so omogočile razvoj tega dela.
Datum
25. september 2026, med 17:00 – 20:00
Lokacija
Studio Anja Slapničar,
Tržaška cesta 36,
1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia →
Cena
60€ / osebo
Registracija je potrjena s plačilom kotizacije.
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SOUND X CREATION
We invite you to a workshop where the technique of sculpting from a solid volume of clay meets the meditative practice of sound.
Under the guidance of sound facilitator Peter Čuhalev, we will explore the relationship between the body, the hands and clay through sound, rhythm and vibration. Sound will become an impulse that travels through our hands into the material, guiding the process of shaping.
Sound meditation is a practice of active listening — listening to sound while also noticing what unfolds within us in response to it. As sound and silence quiet the mind and create distance from the everyday stream of thoughts, a space opens for slowing down, presence and inner perception.
In this space, we can listen to the questions that are alive within us in the present moment. From silence and listening a creative impulse begins to emerge and, through clay, our hands allow it to take form.
Sound helps us listen to what we are creating, while clay gives form to what we hear.
The pieces created during the workshop will be glazed and fired. No prior experience in handbuilding is required.
When
17th September 2026, 18:00 – 20:00
Where
Studio Anja Slapničar,
Tržaška cesta 36,
1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia →
Price
40€ / person
Registration is confirmed with the payment of the fee.
In case of cancellation we keep 20% of the workshop fee that has already been paid.
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ZVOK X KREACIJA
Vabimo vas na delavnico, kjer se bosta srečali tehnika oblikovanja iz polnega volumna in meditativna praksa zvoka. Pod vodstvom facilitatorja zvoka Petra Čuhaleva bomo skozi zvok, ritem in vibracijo raziskovali odnos med telesom, rokami in glino. Zvok bo postal impulz, ki se preko naših rok prenaša v material in usmerja proces oblikovanja.
Zvočna meditacija je praksa aktivnega poslušanja – poslušanja zvoka in hkrati tega, kar se ob njem dogaja v nas. Ko zvok in tišina umirita um ter odmakneta vsakodnevni tok misli, se odpira prostor za upočasnitev, prisotnost in notranje zaznavanje.
V tem prostoru lahko prisluhnemo vprašanjem, ki so trenutno živa v nas. Iz tišine in poslušanja se začne pojavljati ustvarjalni impulz, roke pa mu skozi glino omogočijo, da dobi obliko.
Zvok pomaga prisluhniti temu, kar ustvarjamo, glina pa temu, kar slišimo, daje obliko.
Nastale izdelke bomo glazirali in odžgali. Predznanje o oblikovanju gline ni potrebno.
Datum
17. september 2026, 18:00 – 20:00
Lokacija
Studio Anja Slapničar,
Tržaška cesta 36,
1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia →
Cena
40€ / osebo
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ASH △ FIRE
Join us for Ash △ Fire, a five-day workshop exploring ash glazes and high-temperature wood firing in an Anagama kiln. Taking place around the Autumn Equinox, the workshop combines hands-on learning about ash glazes and glazes from local geology and the unique experience of tending a wood kiln over several days.
The workshop is offered in two participation options: you can join the complete experience from glazing to loading to firing or participate only in the kiln loading and firing.
OPTION 1 – FULL WORKSHOP: Ash Glazes and Wood Firing
Dates: 19–23 September 2026 (arrival is possible already on 18 September in the evening)
Price: 790€
The full workshop begins with an in-depth exploration of glazing ceramics for wood firing, with a special focus on plant ash glazes. Together we will discuss the characteristics of ash glazes, learn how to prepare them, mix glazes on site and apply them to our work. We will then load our pieces in the Anagama kiln and fire them for about 40 hours.
Participants will be asked to bring their own bisque-fired stoneware pieces suitable for high-temperature firing (1300°C). Each participant will have space equivalent to two kiln shelves measuring 40 × 40 cm each.
Day 1 – Glazing
Introduction to ash glazes, discussion of materials and recipes, preparing glazes and glazing ceramics.
Day 2 – Glazing and Loading
On the second day we will continue glazing and begin with loading the kiln.
Day 3 – Loading and Starting the Fire
We will complete loading of the kiln and gather in the evening to start the fire in a short ceremony, celebrating the firing and the Autumn Equinox.
Day 4 – Firing
Wood firing continues throughout the day and night in shared firing shifts.
Day 5 – Firing and Closing the Kiln
We will complete the firing in the morning and close the kiln.
The kiln will then cool for several days before being opened on 27 September, when participants are invited to return for the kiln opening and to discover the finished pieces.
OPTION 2 – Kiln Loading and Firing
Dates: 20 – 23 September 2026
Price: 350€
This shorter version of the workshop is dedicated entirely to the experience of loading and firing the wood kiln.
Participants arrive on 20 September to help load the kiln before joining the complete firing process through to the morning of 23 September (as described under Option 1).
For this option, participants may bring their own bisque-fired stoneware pieces suitable for firing at 1300°C. Pieces may either be glazed at home using participants’ own glazes or fired unglazed. Please note that no glazing will take place on site during this version of the workshop. Each participant will have space equivalent to two kiln shelves measuring 40 × 40 cm each.
The workshop is suitable for both beginners and experienced potters.
ACCOMMODATION AND FOOD
Accommodation is not included in the workshop fee.
Shared accommodation is available for an additional fee upon request in a nearby house, approximately 10 minutes drive from the kiln site, at 35€ per night.
A simple vegetarian lunch is included each workshop day from 19–22 September. Other meals can be prepared in the shared accommodation, where participants have access to a kitchen.
When
19th – 23rd September 2026, all day
Where
Črešnjice – Novo mesto, Slovenia
Price
790€ or 350€ / person
Registration is confirmed with the payment of the first half of the workshop fee. Second half of the workshop fee is settled upon arrival to the first meeting.
In case of cancellation we keep 20% of the workshop fee that has already been paid.
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PEPEL △ OGENJ
Pridružite se nam na delavnici Pepel △ Ogenj, petdnevnemu raziskovanju pepelnih glazur in visokotemperaturnega žganja na drva v Anagama peči. Delavnica bo potekala v času jesenskega enakonočja ter združuje praktično spoznavanje pepelnih glazur in glazur iz lokalnih geoloških materialov z edinstveno izkušnjo večdnevnega žganja peči na drva.
Na voljo sta dve možnosti udeležbe: lahko se pridružite celotni delavnici, ki vključuje pripravo glazur, glaziranje, nalaganje peči in žganje ali pa sodelujete le pri nalaganju peči in žganju.
MOŽNOST 1 – CELOTNA DELAVNICA: Pepelne glazure in žganje na drva
Termin: 19. – 23. september 2026 (prihod je mogoč že 18. septembra zvečer)
Cena: 790€
Celotna delavnica se začne s poglobljenim spoznavanjem glaziranja keramike za žganje v peči na drva, s posebnim poudarkom na pepelnih glazurah. Skupaj bomo raziskali njihove lastnosti, spoznali postopke priprave, na licu mesta pripravili glazure ter z njimi glazirali svoje keramične izdelke. Nato bomo dela naložili v Anagama peč in jih približno 40 ur žgali na drva.
Udeleženci naj na delavnico prinesejo svoje biskvitno žgane izdelke iz kamenine, primerne za žganje pri temperaturi 1300 °C. Vsak udeleženec bo imel v peči na voljo prostor v velikosti dveh polic dimenzij 40 × 40 cm.
Prvi dan – Glaziranje
Uvod v pepelne glazure, predstavitev materialov in receptur, priprava glazur ter glaziranje keramičnih izdelkov.
Drugi dan – Glaziranje in nalaganje
Drugi dan bomo nadaljevali z glaziranjem in začeli nalagati izdelke v peč.
Tretji dan – Nalaganje in prižig ognja
Dokončali bomo nalaganje peči, zvečer pa bomo z obredom prižiga ognja začeli z žganjem in skupaj obeležili jesensko enakonočje.
Četrti dan – Žganje
Žganje bo potekalo neprekinjeno podnevi in ponoči, udeleženci pa bodo pri žganju sodelovali v izmenah.
Peti dan – Zaključek žganja
V dopoldanskem času bomo zaključili z žganjem in zaprli peč.
Peč se bo nato več dni ohlajala. Ponovno jo bomo odprli 27. septembra, ko so vsi udeleženci vabljeni, da se vrnejo na odprtje peči in si ogledajo končne rezultate žganja.
Možnost 2: Nalaganje peči in žganje
Termin: 20. – 23. september 2026
Cena: 350€
Ta krajša različica delavnice je namenjena izključno izkušnji nalaganja peči in žganja keramike v peči na drva.
Udeleženci prispejo 20. septembra, ko bomo skupaj naložili peč, nato pa sodelujejo pri celotnem procesu žganja do 23. septembra zjutraj (kot je opisano pri možnosti 1).
Tudi pri tej možnosti naj udeleženci prinesejo svoje biskvitno žgane izdelke iz kamenine, primerne za žganje na 1300 °C. Izdelki so lahko doma že glazirani z lastnimi glazurami ali pa ostanejo neglazirani. Glaziranje na lokaciji pri tej različici delavnice ne bo potekalo. Vsak udeleženec bo imel v peči na voljo prostor v velikosti dveh polic dimenzij 40 × 40 cm.
Delavnica je primerna tako za začetnike kot za izkušene keramičarje.
NASTANITEV IN PREHRANA
Nastanitev ni vključena v ceno delavnice.
Na voljo je skupna nastanitev z doplačilom v hiši, ki je od lokacije peči oddaljena približno 10 minut vožnje. Cena nastanitve znaša 35€ na noč.
V ceno delavnice je vključen preprosto vegetarijansko kosilo vsak dan delavnice, torej od 19. do 22. septembra. Ostale obroke si lahko udeleženci pripravijo sami v nastanitvi, kjer je na voljo skupna kuhinja.
Datum
19. – 23. september 2026, cel dan
Lokacija
Črešnjice – Novo mesto, Slovenia
Cena
790€ ali 350€ / osebo
Registracija je potrjena s plačilom prve polovice zneska. Druga polovica zneska se poravna ob prihodu na prvo srečanje.
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EXPERIMENTAL TINY KILN BUILDING
Join us for a three-day workshop exploring experimental kiln building, low-temperature wood firing, and working with local materials. Together, we will build a tiny kiln, create ceramic pieces and fire them in the earthenware range, embracing the collaborative and unpredictable nature of the process.
Day 1 – Making
We will handbuild ceramic pieces and decorate them with locally sourced slips and terra sigillata. Slips are liquid clay coatings that add colour and texture, while terra sigillata is a ultra-refined clay slip, used already in ancient Roman ceramics. The name comes from Latin and it means “sealed earth”. It can be polished to create a smooth, subtle sheen and was traditionally used instead of shiny glazes.
Day 2 – Building and Firing
On the second day we will construct a tiny experimental kiln and fire it with wood. For the firing we will also use saggar firing technique – creating a protected micro-atmosphere around the work during firing by enclosing ceramics in containers. By placing local plants and other natural materials inside the containers, we will encourage the creation of distinctive smoke marks, colour variations and unexpected surface effects.
Day 3 – Opening the Kiln
We will open the kiln and discover the finished pieces together, reflecting on the firing process and its unexpected results.
The workshop is experimental in nature and is suitable for both beginners and experienced potters.
Throughout the workshop, we will cook and share all meals together. Group accommodation is available for an additional fee upon request. Participants are also welcome to arrive one night early, with accommodation available from 23–24 July, allowing everyone to settle in before the workshop begins.
When
24th – 26th July 2026, all day
Where
Črešnjice – Novo mesto, Slovenia
Price
190€ / person
Registration is confirmed with the payment of the first half of the workshop fee. Second half of the workshop fee is settled upon arrival to the first meeting.
In case of cancellation we keep 20% of the workshop fee that has already been paid.
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EKSPERIMENTALNA DELAVNICA GRADNJE MINI PEČI
Pridružite se nam na tridnevni delavnici, na kateri bomo raziskovali eksperimentalno gradnjo peči, nizkotemperaturno žganje z lesom ter ustvarjanje z lokalnimi materiali. Skupaj bomo zgradili mini peč, izdelali keramične izdelke in jih žgali na temperaturi, tipični za lončevino (earthenware), pri tem pa spoznavali nepredvidljivo naravo celotnega procesa.
Prvi dan – Izdelava
Prvi dan bomo z ročno tehniko oblikovali keramične izdelke ter jih dekorirali z lokalnimi tekočimi glinami (slipi) in terra sigillato. Slip je tekoč glinen premaz, ki površini doda barvo in teksturo, terra sigillata pa je izjemno prečiščen glinen premaz, ki so ga uporabljali že v antični rimski keramiki. Njegovo ime izhaja iz latinščine in pomeni »zapečatena zemlja«. Z loščenjem ustvari gladek, nežen sijaj in je bil tradicionalno uporabljen kot alternativa sijočim glazuram.
Drugi dan – Gradnja in žganje
Drugi dan bomo skupaj zgradili majhno eksperimentalno peč in jo zakurili z lesom. Pri žganju bomo uporabili tudi tehniko žganja v saggarjih, pri kateri keramiko zapremo v posode in tako ustvarimo zaščiteno mikro-okolje med žganjem. V posode bomo dodali lokalne rastline in druge naravne materiale, ki bodo na površinah keramike ustvarili dimne sledi, barvne prehode in druge nepredvidljive učinke.
Tretji dan – Odpiranje peči
Zadnji dan bomo odprli peč in skupaj odkrili nastale rezultate.
Delavnica je eksperimentalne narave in je primerna tako za začetnike kot za izkušene keramičarje.
V času delavnice bomo vse obroke pripravili skupaj. Skupinska nastanitev je na voljo ob doplačilu po predhodnem dogovoru. Na voljo je že v noči z 23. na 24. julij, kar omogoča udeležencem miren prihod in pripravo na začetek delavnice.
Datum
24. – 26. julij 2026, cel dan
Lokacija
Črešnjice – Novo mesto, Slovenia
Cena
190€ / osebo
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THE ART OF SACRED SOUND VESSELS
Join us for a three-hour introduction to the world of ceramic sound instruments. In this hands-on workshop, each participant will create a ceramic globular flute while learning the fundamental principles that allow clay to produce sound.
Globular flutes have been made for thousands of years in many parts of the world. In the pre-Columbian cultures of the Americas ceramic whistles, ocarinas and other sound-producing vessels were crafted in remarkable variety, often in anthropomorphic or zoomorphic shapes. These objects were used in ceremonies, storytelling, music and everyday life, demonstrating the close relationship between sound, craftsmanship and land.
Drawing inspiration from these traditions participants will build their own ceramic globular flute from scratch, learning how to shape the sound chamber, construct the mouthpiece and tune the instrument to produce a clear sound. If they wish they will also be able to decorate it with local materials, such as slips and sands.
While the workshop takes inspiration from historical ceramic instruments, the goal is not to reproduce archaeological objects but to understand their underlying principles and apply them in a contemporary, personal way.
The workshop will be held in English, by our studio assistant Julieta Piccirilli. No previous experience with ceramics or music is required. The workshop is suitable for beginners as well as anyone curious about the intersection of clay, craft and sound. By the end of the session, each participant will have created a unique ceramic globular flute that will be fired after the workshop and ready to play.
About the Facilitator
The workshop will be held by Julieta Piccirilli, who is currently working in our studio through the Erasmus Internship programme. Julieta was born in Argentina and moved to Spain in 2021. She studied at the Manises School of Ceramics and has continued to deepen her knowledge of ceramic techniques rooted in the traditions of the Americas through studies with Analía Rodríguez in Argentina and through courses with Unchi Maka Cerámica.
Her journey into sound ceramics began in Portugal alongside Bruna Ariana Freitas and continued through an art residency with Nómada Cerámica, an Argentinian collective.
When
30th July 2026,
17:00 – 20:00
Time Range
1 meeting, 3 hours
Where
Studio Anja Slapničar,
Tržaška cesta 36,
1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia →
Price
50€ / person
Registration is confirmed with the payment of the first half of the workshop fee. Second half of the workshop fee is settled upon arrival to the first meeting.
In case of cancellation we keep 20% of the workshop fee that has already been paid.
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UMETNOST SVETIH ZVOČNIH TELES
Pridružite se nam na triurni uvodni delavnici o svetu keramičnih zvočnih instrumentov. Vsak udeleženec bo ustvaril svojo keramično globularno piščal, hkrati pa spoznal osnovna načela, ki omogočajo, da glina proizvaja zvok.
Globularne piščali se v različnih oblikah po vsem svetu pojavljajo že tisočletja. V predkolumbovskih kulturah Amerik so keramične piščali, okarine in druge zvočne posode izdelovali v izjemni raznolikosti, pogosto v antropomorfnih ali zoomorfnih oblikah. Ti predmeti so se uporabljali v obredih, pripovedovanju zgodb, glasbi in vsakdanjem življenju ter pričajo o tesni povezavi med zvokom, obrtjo in pokrajino.
Navdihnjeni s temi tradicijami bodo udeleženci izdelali svojo keramično globularno piščal, pri čemer se bodo naučili oblikovati zvočno komoro, izdelati ustnik ter prilagoditi instrument tako, da bo proizvajal čist zvok. Po želji jo bodo lahko tudi dekorirali z lokalnimi materiali, kot so engobe in peski.
Čeprav delavnica črpa navdih iz zgodovinskih keramičnih instrumentov, njen cilj ni reprodukcija arheoloških predmetov, temveč razumevanje njihovih osnovnih principov in njihova uporaba v sodobnem, osebnem ustvarjalnem procesu.
Delavnica bo potekala v angleškem jeziku pod vodstvom asistentke v našem studiu Juliete Piccirilli. Predhodne izkušnje s keramiko ali glasbo niso potrebne. Delavnica je primerna tako za začetnike kot za vse, ki jih zanima preplet gline, obrti in zvoka.
Do konca srečanja bo vsak udeleženec ustvaril svojo edinstveno keramično globularno piščal, ki bo po žganju pripravljena za igranje.
O izvajalki delavnice
Delavnico bo vodila Julieta Piccirilli, ki trenutno ustvarja v našem studiu v okviru programa Erasmus Internship. Julieta se je rodila v Argentini, leta 2021 pa se je preselila v Španijo. Izobraževala se je na keramični šoli v Manisesu, svoje znanje keramičnih tehnik, ki izhajajo iz tradicij Amerik, pa je poglabljala pri Analíi Rodríguez v Argentini ter na tečajih Unchi Maka Cerámica.
Njena pot v svet zvočne keramike se je začela na Portugalskem pod mentorstvom Brune Ariane Freitas in nadaljevala na umetniški rezidenci pri argentinskem kolektivu Nómada Cerámica.
Datum
30. julij 2026,
med 17. in 20. uro
Časovni obseg
1 srečanje, 3 ure
Lokacija
Studio Anja Slapničar,
Tržaška cesta 36,
1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia →
Cena
50€ / osebo, v ceno je vključeno malo kosilo
Registracija je potrjena s plačilom prve polovice zneska. Druga polovica zneska se poravna ob prihodu na prvo srečanje.
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LINE, COLOUR, SURFACE: DECORATING CERAMICS
We welcome you to join us during a one-day workshop where we will explore a range of techniques possible in surface design and decoration of ceramics. The workshop will be held by our studio assistant Weronika Puciłowska, who learnt them through developing their Master’s diploma at the Wrocław’s Academy of Art and Design.
For millenia ceramics carried meaning through images and patterns on its surface. The natural human need to seek beauty pushed all cultures to decorate everyday objects, leading to the development of a variety of styles and application methods.
During the workshop we will cover a selection of underglaze techniques like painting, inlay, monotype, stamps and cutouts, sgraffito and more. We will share tips and tricks on how to transfer designs onto pieces that might be curved, bellied, plastic or brittle.
We will start with making pieces to decorate later and then we will prepare designs to be applied during the second part of the workshop. You’re welcome to bring your sketchbooks, doodles or inspirations to the workshop, but don’t feel obligated to do so; you can also get inspired by example pieces prepared by us during technique demonstrations.
You will be able to try out different methods and choose which ones to utilise to suit your own artistic vision.
We will use commercially available resources as well as wild clay slips, to achieve effects replicable in your own ceramic practice and connected with Anja Slapničar’s methods of exploring local geology.
The workshop will be held in English and it is suitable for both beginners and experienced potters.
The works above were made during Weronika’s internship in our studio, using inlay, transfer and sgraffito techniques and slips from Slovenian clays.
About the Teacher
Weronika Puciłowska is a Polish artist currently staying in the studio on an Erasmus internship after earning a Master’s degree in Art and Design of Ceramics at the Wrocław’s Academy of Art and Design.
They started learning ceramics in a small studio where they later worked for two years, teaching workshops in wheelthrowing and handbuilding, eventually developing their own small brand called prawie proste. In their practice they focus on simple wheelthrown vessels decorated with handpainted illustrations inspired by nature, polish folklore and children’s stories. They love exploring different techniques in search for new visual effects and always look for the most efficient solution to any problem.
Examples of their previous work using transfer, inlay, pastels and painting techniques.
When
18th July 2026,
10:00 – 18:00, with a break for lunch
Where
Studio Anja Slapničar,
Tržaška cesta 36,
1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia →
Price
80€ / person, small lunch included
Registration is confirmed with the payment of the first half of the workshop fee. Second half of the workshop fee is settled upon arrival to the first meeting.
In case of cancellation we keep 20% of the workshop fee that has already been paid.
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LINIJA, BARVA, POVRŠINA: DEKORACIJA KERAMIKE
Vabimo vas na enodnevno delavnico, na kateri bomo raziskovali različne tehnike površinske obdelave in dekoracije keramike. Delavnico bodo vodili Weronika Puciłowska, asistent v našem studiu, ki so te tehnike poglobljeno razvijali med pripravo magistrskega dela na Akademiji za umetnost in oblikovanje v Vroclavu.
Keramika že tisočletja pripoveduje zgodbe skozi podobe in vzorce na svoji površini. Človeška potreba po lepoti je v vseh kulturah spodbudila okraševanje vsakdanjih predmetov, kar je skozi čas privedlo do razvoja številnih slogov in načinov dekoriranja.
Na delavnici bomo spoznali izbor tehnik dekoracije s podglazurnimi barvami kot so poslikava, inlay, monotype, štampiljke, izrezanke, sgraffito in druge. Delili bomo tudi praktične nasvete kako motive uspešno prenesti na keramične izdelke različnih oblik – od ukrivljenih in zaobljenih površin do mehke, še nepečene ali krhke keramike.
Najprej bomo izdelali keramične izdelke, ki jih bomo kasneje okrasili, nato pa pripravili motive, ki jih bomo nanje prenesli v drugem delu delavnice. Udeleženci so vabljeni, da s seboj prinesejo skicirke, risbe ali druge vizualne reference, vendar to ni nujno potrebno. Navdih bodo lahko našli tudi med primeri, ki jih bomo pripravili in predstavili ob prikazu posameznih tehnik.
Udeleženci bodo preizkusili različne metode in izbrali tiste, ki najbolje podpirajo njihov lasten ustvarjalni izraz.
Na delavnici bomo uporabljali tako komercialno dostopne materiale kot tudi engobe iz lokalnih divjih glin. Tako bomo spoznali postopke, ki jih bomo lahko vključili v svojo keramično prakso, hkrati pa se bomo seznanili z načinom raziskovanja lokalne geologije, ki je značilen za delo Anje Slapničar.
Delavnica bo potekala v angleškem jeziku in je primerna tako za začetnike kot tudi za izkušene keramičarje.
Dela na fotografijah so nastala med prakso v našem studiu. Pri njihovem nastanku so bile uporabljene tehnike inlay, prenosa motivov (transfer) in sgraffita ter engobe, pripravljene iz slovenskih glin.
O učitelju
Weronika Puciłowska so poljski umetnik, ki trenutno opravljajo Erasmusovo strokovno prakso v našem studiu, po tem ko so na Akademiji za umetnost in oblikovanje v Vroclavu magistrirali iz oblikovanja keramike.
S keramiko so se začeli ukvarjati v manjšem studiu, kjer so pozneje dve leti tudi poučevali delavnice vrtenja na lončarskem vretenu in ročnega oblikovanja gline. Ob tem so razvili tudi svojo blagovno znamko prawie proste.
V svoji umetniški praksi ustvarjajo predvsem preproste posode, oblikovane na lončarskem vretenu, ki jih dekorirajo z ročno poslikanimi ilustracijami, navdihnjenimi z naravo, poljsko ljudsko tradicijo in otroškimi zgodbami. Radi raziskujejo različne keramične tehnike, iščejo nove vizualne učinke in vedno stremijo k preprostim, učinkovitih rešitvam ustvarjalnih izzivov.
Primeri njihovih prejšnjih del z uporabo tehnik prenosa (transfer), inlay, pastelov in poslikave.
Datum
18. julija 2026,
med 10. in 18. uro, z odmorom za kosilo
Časovni obseg
1 srečanje, 7 ur
Lokacija
Studio Anja Slapničar,
Tržaška cesta 36,
1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia →
Cena
80€ / osebo, v ceno je vključeno malo kosilo
Registracija je potrjena s plačilom prve polovice zneska. Druga polovica zneska se poravna ob prihodu na prvo srečanje.
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WILD GLAZE
We are inviting you to our 15-hour workshop of collecting local materials and preparing glazes for ceramics, where we will discover the composition of glazes and develop our own glaze recipes through the understanding of the materials.
Day 1:
We will spend the first day searching for and collecting local clay and learning to identify local geology.
Day 2:
On our second day we will learn about basic elements that are typically found in glaze recipes, both commercial and those we can locally collect ourselves. This will give us a reference framework within which we can recognize their role in glazes and how they behave. We will continue by preparing materials for future testing and developing recipes, which means processing different clays and making primary tests.
Day 3:
We will begin by analysing fired primary tests. Based on them we will prepare secondary tests, for which we will learn about line blend technique.
Day 4:
On the fourth day we will again spend some time analyzing the tests from the previous day and then create more by using the triaxial blend technique.
Day 5:
On our last day we will reflect on best ways to finding and collecting local geology and learn how to read topographical and geological maps as our basic guides to determine where to find materials in nature. We will open the kiln and analyze final tests and suggest improvements. We will place all the collected tests together and discuss it at a round table, which will also allow for addressing final questions and unclarities.
The workshop is suitable for both beginner and advanced participants.
Date
Every day from 13th – 17th July 2026,
14:00 – 17:00
Time range
5 days for 3 hours, total 15 hours
Location
Studio Anja Slapničar,
Tržaška cesta 36,
1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia →
Price
350€ / person
Registration is confirmed with the payment of the first half of the workshop fee. Second half of the workshop fee is settled upon arrival to the first meeting.
In case of cancellation we keep 20% of the workshop fee that has already been paid.
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DIVJA GLAZURA
Vabimo vas na 15-urno delavnico nabiranja lokalnih materialov in priprave glazur, kjer bomo preko razumevanja materialov spoznavali sestave glazur in razvili lastne recepte.
Prvi dan:
Z delavnico bomo pričeli na terenu, kjer bomo iskali in nabirali materiale ter se naučili prepoznavati lokalno geologijo.
Drugi dan:
Drugi dan se bomo spoznali z množico osnovnih elementov, tako komercialnih, ki so tipični sestavni deli glazur, kot tudi z lokalno nabranimi in s tem pridobili referenčni okvir kako se eni in drugi obnašajo in kakšno vlogo igrajo v glazurah. Prav tako bomo pripravili materiale za nadaljno testiranje in razvijanje glazur, kar pomeni procesiranje izbranih glin in pripravo primarnih testov.
Tretji dan:
Najprej bomo nekaj časa namenili analizi odžganih primarnih testov. Na podlagi teh bomo nato pripravili sekundarne teste, za katere se bomo naučili tehnike linearnega mešanja dveh materialov.
Četrti dan:
Nekaj časa bomo ponovno namenili analizi testov in nato izdelali nove teste na podlagi tehnike triosnega mešanja z uporabo treh materialov.
Peti dan:
Zadnji dan bomo pričeli z branjem topografskih in geoloških kart kot osnovnimi smernicami za iskanje materialov v naravi. Odprli bomo peč, analizirali finalne teste in predlagali izboljšave. Vse pripravljene teste tekom delavnice bomo zbrali na kupu in se o njih pogovorili, kar bo omogočilo naslavljanje zadnjih vprašanj in nejasnosti.
Delavnica je primerna tako za začetnike kot tudi izkušene.
Datum
Vsak dan od 13. do 17. julija 2026, med 14. in 17. uro
Časovni obseg
5 dni po 3 ure, skupaj 15 ur
Lokacija
Studio Anja Slapničar,
Tržaška cesta 36,
1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia →
Cena
350€ / osebo
Registracija je potrjena s plačilom prve polovice zneska. Druga polovica zneska se poravna ob prihodu na prvo srečanje.
V primeru odpovedi zadržimo 20% plačila, ki je že bilo izvedeno.
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WILD CLAY
We invite you to join our 15-hour workshop where we will be collecting and processing local clays and later testing and developing claybody mixtures.
Day 1:
We will spend the first day searching for and collecting local clay and learning to identify local geology.
Day 2:
We will start preparing and processing collected clays for further testing and make primary tests.
Day 3:
We will begin by analysing fired primary tests. Then we will test functionality of collected clays by casting them into simple plaster moulds, both raw clays and clays with added local sands.
Day 4:
Based on primary tests we will prepare secondary tests, for which we will learn about line blend technique. We will form them into tiles and fire them.
Day 5:
On our last day we will reflect on best ways to finding and collecting local geology and learn how to read topographical and geological maps as our basic guides to determine where to find materials in nature. We will open the kiln and analyse final tests and suggest improvements. We will place all the collected tests together and discuss it at a round table, which will also allow for addressing final questions and unclarities.
The workshop is suitable for both beginners and experienced potters.
When
Every day from 13th – 17th July 2026,
9:00 – 12:00
Time range
5 days for 3 hours, total 15 hours
Where
Studio Anja Slapničar,
Tržaška cesta 36,
1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia →
Price
320€ / person
Registration is confirmed with the payment of the first half of the workshop fee. Second half of the workshop fee is settled upon arrival to the first meeting.
In case of cancellation we keep 20% of the workshop fee that has already been paid.
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DIVJA GLINA
Vabljeni na 15-urno delavnico nabiranja in priprave lokalne gline, na kateri se bomo skozi testiranja naučili razvijanja mešanic glin, primernih za uporabo.
Prvi dan:
Z delavnico bomo pričeli na terenu, kjer bomo iskali in nabirali materiale ter se naučili prepoznavati lokalno geologijo.
Drugi dan:
Drugi dan bomo pripravili in sprocesirali nabrane gline za nadaljno testiranje. Pripravili in odžgali bomo primarne teste.
Tretji dan:
Srečanje bomo začeli z analizo primarnih testov. Nato bomo potestirali funkcionalnost nabranih glin z vlivanjem v preproste mavčne kalupe, tako surovih glin kot glin, ki jim bomo primešali lokalne peske.
Četrti dan:
Na podlagi primarnih testov bomo pripravili še sekundarne in sicer na podlagi tehnike linearnega mešanja. Oblikovali jih bomo v ploščice in jih odžgali.
Peti dan:
Na zadnji dan bomo nekaj časa posvetili teoretični razpravi o branju topografskih in geoloških kart kot osnovnimi smernicami za iskanje materialov v naravi. Odprli bomo peč, analizirali finalne teste in predlagali izboljšave. Vse pripravljene teste tekom delavnice bomo zbrali na kupu in se o njih pogovorili, kar bo omogočilo naslavljanje zadnjih vprašanj in nejasnosti.
Delavnica je primerna tako za začetnike kot tudi izkušene.
Datum
Vsak dan od 13. do 17. julija 2026,
med 9. in 12. uro
Časovni obseg
5 srečanj po 3 ure, skupaj 15 ur
Lokacija
Studio Anja Slapničar,
Tržaška cesta 36,
1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia →
Cena
320€ / osebo
Registracija je potrjena s plačilom prve polovice zneska. Druga polovica zneska se poravna ob prihodu na prvo srečanje.
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This two-day workshop is an invitation to explore the sonic possibilities of clay through the study of ceramic technologies inspired by sound-producing vessels and instruments from the pre-Columbian cultures of the Americas.
Over the course of two days, we will delve into the world of sound ceramics, investigating the relationship between form, air and sound. We will share technical tools and knowledge to help participants understand how sound is generated within clay and how it can be incorporated into a ceramic piece to create a sounding instrument.
The first part of the workshop will focus on discovering the fundamental principles that allow clay to produce sound, drawing inspiration from a variety of acoustic technologies found in pre-Columbian sound objects throughout the Americas.
Participants who feel ready to take their exploration further will have the opportunity to develop either a whistling vessel or a globular flute, forms that involve more complex construction techniques. The aim is not to reproduce specific historical models, but rather to understand the acoustic and structural principles behind ceramic sound bodies and to develop a personal creative approach based on them.
The workshop offers a collaborative learning experience in which exchange, observation, and experimentation are essential parts of the creative process. Through images, visual references, and hands-on building exercises, we will study ancient sound objects and explore how different pre-Columbian cultures developed sophisticated sonic technologies through ceramics.
The workshop is suitable for both beginners and experienced potters.
The images above are intended as references and represent outcomes achieved through extended periods of practice and research. Due to the technical complexity of these pieces, each participant’s results will vary according to their previous experience and the time dedicated during the workshop.
About the Facilitator
The workshop will be held by Julieta Piccirilli, who is currently working in our studio through the Erasmus Internship programme. Julieta was born in Argentina and moved to Spain in 2021. She studied at the Manises School of Ceramics and has continued to deepen her knowledge of ceramic techniques rooted in the traditions of the Americas through studies with Analía Rodríguez in Argentina and through courses with Unchi Maka Cerámica.
Her journey into sound ceramics began in Portugal alongside Bruna Ariana Freitas. The sound vessels featured in the reference images were created in collaboration with Nómada Cerámica, an Argentinian collective. She completed her art residency with them, learning and researching which made the development of these pieces possible.
When
27th and 28th June 2026,
10:00 – 18:00, with a break for lunch
Where
Studio Anja Slapničar,
Tržaška cesta 36,
1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia →
Price
120€ / person, two small lunches included
Registration is confirmed with the payment of the first half of the workshop fee. Second half of the workshop fee is settled upon arrival to the first meeting.
In case of cancellation we keep 20% of the workshop fee that has already been paid.
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ZVOČNE SKULPTURE
Dvodnevna delavnica je povabilo k raziskovanju zvočnih možnosti gline skozi spoznavanje keramičnih tehnologij, navdihnjenih z zvočnimi posodami in glasbili predkolumbovskih kultur Amerik.
V dveh dneh se bomo poglobili v svet zvočne keramike ter raziskovali odnos med obliko, zrakom in zvokom. Delili bomo tehnična znanja in orodja, ki bodo udeležencem pomagala razumeti, kako zvok nastaja v glini in kako ga je mogoče vključiti v keramični predmet ter tako ustvariti zvočno glasbilo.
Prvi del delavnice bo posvečen odkrivanju temeljnih načel, ki glini omogočajo ustvarjanje zvoka. Pri tem bomo črpali navdih iz različnih akustičnih tehnologij, prisotnih v zvočnih predmetih predkolumbovskih kultur po vsej Ameriki.
Udeleženci, ki bodo želeli svoje raziskovanje poglobiti, bodo imeli možnost izdelati žvižgajočo posodo ali kroglasto keramično piščal, obliki, ki vključujeta zahtevnejše konstrukcijske tehnike. Cilj delavnice ni poustvarjanje konkretnih zgodovinskih modelov, temveč razumevanje akustičnih in konstrukcijskih načel, ki stojijo za keramičnimi zvočnimi telesi ter razvijanje lastnega ustvarjalnega pristopa na njihovi osnovi.
Delavnica ponuja izkušnjo skupnostnega učenja, v kateri so izmenjava znanja, opazovanje in eksperimentiranje bistveni del ustvarjalnega procesa. S pomočjo fotografij, vizualnih referenc in praktičnih vaj bomo raziskovali starodavne zvočne predmete ter spoznavali, kako so različne predkolumbovske kulture s pomočjo keramike razvile dovršene zvočne tehnologije.
Delavnica je primerna tako za začetnike kot tudi izkušene.
Priložene fotografije so zgolj referenčne narave in prikazujejo rezultate, dosežene po daljšem obdobju raziskovanja in prakse. Zaradi tehnične zahtevnosti teh oblik bodo rezultati posameznih udeležencev različni in odvisni od predhodnih izkušenj ter časa, namenjenega delu med delavnico.
O izvajalki delavnice
Delavnico bo vodila Julieta Piccirilli, ki trenutno ustvarja v našem studiu v okviru programa Erasmus Internship. Julieta se je rodila v Argentini, leta 2021 pa se je preselila v Španijo. Izobraževala se je na keramični šoli v Manisesu, svoje znanje keramičnih tehnik, ki izhajajo iz tradicij Amerik, pa je poglabljala pri Analíi Rodríguez v Argentini ter na tečajih Unchi Maka Cerámica.
Njena pot v svet zvočne keramike se je začela na Portugalskem pod mentorstvom Brune Ariane Freitas. Zvočna posoda, prikazana na referenčnih fotografijah, je nastala v sodelovanju z argentinskim kolektivom Nómada Cerámica, kjer je med umetniško rezidenco poglabljala svoje znanje in raziskovala tehnike, ki so omogočile razvoj tega dela.
Datum
27. in 28. junija 2026,
med 10. in 18. uro, z odmorom za kosilo
Časovni obseg
2 srečanji po 7 ur, skupaj 14 ur
Lokacija
Studio Anja Slapničar,
Tržaška cesta 36,
1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia →
Cena
120€ / osebo, v ceno je vključeno malo kosilo
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A workshop exploring the geology of the Dinaric Karst region through wood firing
TERRA ROSSA ▽ LIMESTONE is a four-part research cycle connecting the geology of the Dinaric Karst landscape with the material practice of ceramics and wood firing.
It is an in-depth exploration of the geological fabric of the Dinaric Karst — from collecting red clays and calcium carbonates in the field, to developing clay bodies, developing glazes and communal wood firing, where earth is translated through fire into enduring form.
At its center is jerina — the red karst soil whose Slovenian name etymologically derives from the Old Slavic root jar (fiery, forceful, spring-awakened, fertile), bearer of the colour of iron, the blood of stone, and the generative strength of the earth.
This workshop is a journey through the richness of our landscape — through the limestone bones of the Dinaric Karst and its red body of soil — where the ground we walk upon meets conscious creation and respectful collaboration with natural cycles.
I. WILD GEOLOGY
Collecting Terra Rossa and limestone
Dates: Mondays: 6th, 13th in 20th April, from 18:00 – 20:00
Fee: 180€ / person, for three meetings
The first module is entirely dedicated to fieldwork.
In forests, meadows, abandoned quarries and clay pits, we will collect:
– local red clays – Terra Rossa
– calcium carbonates and limestone
The focus is exclusively on gathering and understanding the material in its natural environment. We will learn how to recognize suitable raw materials, how to extract them responsibly, and how to prepare them for further use.
This workshop forms the foundation of the entire cycle — a direct encounter with landscape and raw matter.
II. CLAY ALCHEMY
Developing recipes and forming
Dates: Tuesdays: 7th, 14th, 21st in 28th April, from 18:00 – 20:00
Fee: 220€ / person, for four meetings
In the second module we develop our own clay bodies.
We will explore mixture recipes including:
– different red clays – Terra Rossa
– calcium carbonates
– kaolin
– quartz sand
By testing proportions, we will observe plasticity, shrinkage, texture and the behavior of the clay body during drying and firing.
We will create:
– smaller sculptures
– functional ceramics
The works will be fired both in an electric kiln and in a wood kiln, allowing comparison of results and deeper understanding of how different firing methods influence the material.
III. GLAZE ALCHEMY
Terra Rossa and limestone as the basis for glaze research
Dates: Wednesdays: 1st, 8th, 15th in 22nd April, from 18:00 – 20:00
Fee: 220€ / person, for four meetings
The third module is dedicated to systematic glaze testing.
The core materials are:
– Terra Rossa
– limestone
We will explore all possible combinations of these two materials across different temperature ranges, in both electric and wood kilns.
Testing will be supplemented as needed with additions such as:
– frit
– various fluxes
The result will be glaze test tiles fired at different temperatures, enabling clear analysis of color, texture, melting behavior, and the material’s response to fire.
IV. ALCHEMY OF THE DINARIC KARST
Final synthesis and creation
Dates: Thursdays: 2nd, 9th, 16th in 23rd April, from 18:00 – 20:00
Fee: 220€ / person, for four meetings
In the final module, we focus on creating finished works.
Rather than testing, we concentrate on producing functional and sculptural ceramics using the raw materials and recipes developed during Clay Alchemy and Glaze Alchemy.
All works will be fired exclusively in the wood kiln.
V. COMMUNAL FIRING AND CYCLE CONCLUSION
We will wood-fire all ceramics between April 24–26.
On April 30 at 18:00, a roundtable discussion will be held, including a presentation of all results and an in-depth explanation of processes, tests, and final observations.
Who is this workshop for?
The cycle is suitable for:
– ceramicists and artists who wish to work with local materials
– researchers of materials and traditional techniques
– anyone interested in the connection between geology, raw matter and fire
Every module is its own workshop but they could be combined, upon request. No prior knowledge is required — curiosity and willingness for fieldwork are warmly encouraged.
When
Between 1st – 30th April 2026,
from 18:00 – 20:00
Where
Studio Anja Slapničar,
Tržaška cesta 36,
1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia →
Price
The price of each workshop module is listed in the workshop descriptions
Registration is confirmed with the payment of the first half of the workshop fee. Second half of the workshop fee is settled upon arrival to the first meeting.
In case of cancellation we keep 20% of the workshop fee that has already been paid.
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JERINA ▽ APNENEC
Delavnica raziskovanja geologije Dinarsko-Kraškega sveta z žganjem na drva
JERINA ▽ APNENEC je štiridelni raziskovalni ciklus, ki povezuje geologijo Dinarsko-Kraškega sveta z materialno prakso keramike in žganjem na drva.
Je poglobljeno raziskovanje geološkega tkiva Dinarsko-Kraškega sveta — od terenskega nabiranja rdečih glin in kalcijevih karbonatov do oblikovanja glinenih mas, razvoja glazur, oblikovanja izdelkov ter skupnega žganja na drva, kjer se zemlja v ognju prevede v trajno formo. V njenem središču je jerina — rdeča kraška zemlja, katere ime etimološko izhaja iz staroslovanskega korena jar (ognjen, silovit, pomladno prebujen: ploden), nosilka barve železa, krvi kamna in rodovitne moči zemlje. Ta delavnica je potovanje skozi bogastvo naše pokrajine — skozi apnenčaste kosti Dinarsko – Kraškega sveta in njenega rdeče telesa: rdeče zemlje — kjer se združijo tla, po katerih hodimo z zavestnim ustvarjanjem in spoštljivim sodelovanjem z naravnimi cikli.
I. DIVJA GEOLOGIJA
Terensko nabiranje jerine in apnenca
Datumi: Ponedeljki: 6., 13. in 20. april, od 18. do 20. ure
Cena: 180€ / osebo za tri srečanja
Prvi sklop je v celoti namenjen terenskemu delu.
V gozdovih, na travnikih ter v opuščenih kamnolomih in glinokopih bomo nabirali:
– lokalne rdeče gline – jerine
– kalcijeve karbonate in apnenec
Poudarek je izključno na nabiranju in razumevanju materiala v njegovem naravnem okolju. Učili se bomo prepoznavanja primernih surovin, njihovega pravilnega odvzema ter osnovne priprave za nadaljnjo uporabo.
Ta delavnica je temelj celotnega cikla – neposreden stik s pokrajino in surovino.
II. ALKIMIJA GLINE
Raziskovanje receptur in oblikovanje
Datumi: Torki: 7., 14., 21. in 28. april, od 18. do 20. ure
Cena: 220€ / osebo za štiri srečanja
V drugem sklopu razvijamo lastne glinene mase.
Raziskovali bomo recepte mešanic, ki vključujejo:
– različne rdeče gline – jerine
– kalcijeve karbonate
– kaolin
– kvarčni pesek
S preizkušanjem razmerij bomo opazovali plastičnost, krčenje, teksturo in obnašanje mase pri sušenju ter žganju.
Nastajale bodo:
– manjše skulpture
– uporabna keramika
Izdelki bodo žgani v električni peči in v peči na drva, kar omogoča primerjavo rezultatov in razumevanje vpliva različnih načinov žganja.
III. ALKIMIJA GLAZUR
Jerina in apnenec kot osnova glazurnih raziskav
Datumi: Srede: 1., 8., 15. in 22. april, od 18. do 20. ure
Cena: 220€ / osebo za štiri srečanja
Tretji sklop je namenjen sistematičnemu testiranju glazur.
Osrednji sestavini sta:
– jerina
– apnenec
Raziskovali bomo vse možne kombinacije teh dveh materialov v različnih temperaturnih intervalih, tako v električni peči kot v peči na drva.
Testiranja bomo po potrebi dopolnjevali z dodatki:
– frit
– različnih talilcev
Rezultat bodo testne ploščice glazur, odžgane na različnih temperaturah, ki bodo omogočile jasno analizo barv, tekstur, taljenja in odziva materiala na ogenj.
IV. ALKIMIJA DINARSKO-KRAŠKEGA SVETA
Končna sinteza in ustvarjanje
Datumi: Četrtki: 2., 9., 16. in 23. april, od 18. do 20. ure
Cena: 220€ / osebo za štiri srečanja
V zaključnem sklopu se posvetimo ustvarjanju končnih del.
Ne ukvarjamo se več s testiranjem, temveč z izdelavo uporabne in skulpturalne keramike iz surovin ter receptur, razvitih v sklopih Alkimija gline in Alkimija glazur.
Vsi izdelki bodo žgani izključno v peči na drva.
V. SKUPNO ŽGANJE IN ZAKLJUČEK CIKLA
Vso keramiko bomo žgali na drva med 24. in 26. aprilom.
30. aprila ob 18. uri bo organizirana okrogla miza z ogledom vseh rezultatov ter obrazložitvijo procesov, testov in opažanj.
Komu je delavnica namenjena?
Cikel je primeren za:
– keramičarje in umetnike, ki želijo delati z lokalnimi materiali
– raziskovalce materialnosti in tradicionalnih tehnik
– vse, ki jih zanima povezava med geologijo, surovino in ognjem
Predznanje ni nujno, je pa zaželjena radovednost in pripravljenost na terensko delo.
Datum
Med 1. in 30. aprilom 2026,
med 18. in 20. uro
Lokacija
Studio Anja Slapničar,
Tržaška cesta 36,
1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia →
Cena
Cena posameznega sklopa je v opisu delavnic
Registracija je potrjena s plačilom prve polovice zneska. Druga polovica zneska se poravna ob prihodu na prvo srečanje.
V primeru odpovedi zadržimo 20% plačila, ki je že bilo izvedeno.
Več informacij in prijave na
studio@anjaslapnicar.com →
