Open Lab
Materia Ceramica apre le porte del suo laboratorio
Sei un artista? Prenota il tuo Open Lab e vieni a modellare!
Do you already know how to work with ceramics and want to create objects, but lack the necessary equipment?
Open Lab Materia Ceramica offers you the opportunity to use a fully equipped workshop to shape your creations and fire them.
How Does Open Lab work?
Book a session and come to our workshop, bringing your apron, tea towel, and any personal tools you may need. Our workshop already provides red clay and white earthenware, but you are welcome to bring other types of clay if needed.
The only rule is to leave the spaces and equipment as you found them, clean and tidy.
Once you have finished shaping your object, you can return later for its decoration and finishing. After that, we will take care of firing the object, keeping in mind that:
1. The pieces must be completely dry.
2. You will need to provide us with firing details of the pice, as specified on the packaging of the clay used.
3. The materials you use may not be compatible with our glaze or finishes.
4. The kiln has a capacity of 66 liters (52x40cm).
5. The maximum temperature the kiln can reach is 1320°C.
You also have the option to bring your pieces solely for kiln firing.
How much does it cost?
· Use of space and equipment (Excluding the wheel) – € 8 per hour
· The use of the wheel – € 10 per hour
· Red clay – € 1,5 per kg
· White earthenware – € 2,5 per kg
· 1st firing bisque, at 1010° – full klin 60€, half kiln 30€
· 2nd firing with glaze, from 970°C to 1000°C – full kiln 60€, half kiln 30€
Decoration materials:
· Engobes – from 2€ to 5€ per piece
· Glazes – from 3€ to 10€ per piece
Our rules:
- Remember to book in advance through the provided channels, so you can use our equipment.
- Bring what you need: apron, tea towel, and personal tools are at your discretion. We provide red clay and white earthenware, but you can bring other types of clay as well.
- Use the workshop with respect: spaces and equipment must be left tidy and clean, just as you found them. The time needed for cleaning is included in the reserved time slot.
- We will take care of both the first and second firings of your piece. After the first firing, we will store your piece in our workshop so you can decorate it before the second firing.
- Your piece must be completely dry before firing, and you will need to provide us with firing instructions based on the information on the clay packaging.
- Remember that our kiln has a capacity of 66L (52x40cm) and can reach a maximum temperature of 1320°C.
- Verify the compatibility of the materials you use with our glaze or finishes to avoid issues during firing.
- Any other needs or special requests can be discussed with Caterina.
- Have fun, make the most of your creativity, and remember that sharing and collaboration will be your allies!
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