Registration is now open for the second edition of Ceramic Futures – Business and Technologies for Ceramic Enterprises, the training project dedicated to the artistic ceramics sector. Following the success of the summer webinars, this edition will include three workshops at Officina Creativa Lab by Artex, in Florence, Via Giano della Bella, 20.
Workshop dates and times:
- 3D printing services for artisanal ceramics (by Lorenzo Paganelli) – Nov. 19, 2024, 2-6 p.m.
- Innovation in the ceramic tradition: design methodology (curated by Nello Valentino) – Nov. 20, 2024, 2-6 p.m.
- Materials and techniques for majolica restoration (curated by Simona Serra) – November 21, 2024, 2:00-6:00 p.m.
Each workshop will have a maximum of 10 participants to ensure direct interaction with the lecturers, who include industry professionals such as Lorenzo Paganelli (lecturer and designer), Nello Valentino (designer and lecturer), and Simona Serra (restorer). The project is curated by art historian Viola Emaldi.
During the meetings, participants will learn through case studies and receive technical advice on topics such as Tuscan majolica, restoration and sustainability. At the end, a digital badge will be issued. The workshops will be available after the event on the Tracks4Crafts YouTube channel.
Registration closes on October 31, 2024. The course is aimed at ceramists or businesses active in the artistic ceramics sector, with VAT number or Chamber of Commerce registration.
To learn more about the digital meeting schedule and the purpose of the project check out the application guide. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD IT
Ceramic Futures is an action of the Horizon Europe Tracks 4 Crafts project, funded by the European Union and led by the University of Antwerp, with a partnership of 15 organizations from all over Europe.
For more information:
Artex – Samuele Nespeca s.nespeca@artex.firenze.it
