Ceramics Workshop: Nature in Metamorphosis
Nature in Metamorphosis: Ceramics Workshop, with Maria Rosa Cerâmica
In this workshop, developed in partnership with Maria Rosa Cerâmica, participants are invited to explore the relationships between art, nature and imagination. The experience begins with a visit to the exhibition Poemas: The Albuquerque Collection by André Romão, followed by a walk through the Foundation’s gardens. By observing botanical motifs, shapes and details found in both the artworks and the landscape, each participant gathers visual references through drawing or photography.
In the second part of the workshop, these references are reinterpreted through hand-building techniques in ceramics. Working from a slab of clay, participants create imaginary botanical compositions, exploring textures, reliefs and volumes. Rather than reproducing elements of nature, the workshop encourages experimentation and the transformation of observed forms, giving rise to unique and personal creations.
What new forms can emerge when we observe nature through art?
Each participant will have the opportunity to create a unique, personal piece, which could also become a special gift for someone this Christmas.
After the workshop, the pieces will be fired and made available for collection at the Albuquerque Foundation within a maximum of 15 working days after the activity.
General Information
Schedule: 07.11, 15:00–17:00
Language: Portuguese & English
Age: 12+
Capacity: 10 participants
€150
*The activity is subject to a minimum number of registered participants. In the event of cancellation, participants will be notified in advance and the registration fee will be refunded.
About Maria Rosa Cerâmica
Maria Rosa Cerâmica is a studio based in Sintra that develops a contemporary artistic language through material experimentation and the exploration of new forms. Originating in the conservation and restoration of tiles, its practice combines knowledge of traditional techniques with a creative, authorial approach, resulting in unique pieces, limited-edition collections and commissioned works.
Alongside its artistic production, Maria Rosa Cerâmica offers introductory experiences in ceramics and tile painting, sharing techniques and processes that invite participants to discover the material and express their individuality through hands-on creation.
