15-04 / 23-04 | Instructor Denis Di Luca | Host Loes | Compleet

Starts in the evening April 15 until the morning of April 23, 2026.

The Ceramic Course is priced at €1120. To secure your spot, a €200 advance payment is required upon registration. You have the option to settle the remaining balance up to two weeks before the course commencement, or you can also choose to make a cash payment upon your arrival at Cordes sur Ciel. Feel free to inform us via email about your preferred payment method.

Di Luca, a master ceramicist with a profound grounding in industrial and product design, brings a unique blend of traditional Italian artisanship and contemporary innovation to his Raku firing workshops. Educated in San Marino and Venice, Denis’s approach is deeply influenced by the rich tapestry of Italian culture and design ethos. His fascination with ceramics began early, bolstered by a strong foundation in chemistry, allowing him to experiment and perfect rare techniques like Naked Raku.

In his classes at La Céramique, Cordes Sur Ciel, France, Denis not only teaches the technical aspects of Raku firing but also instills a sense of creative freedom and exploration.
Through this workshop, Denis aims to impart not just skills, but a new perspective on ceramics, encouraging students to see beyond the clay and glaze, into the soul of the art form. Students leave with more than just technical knowledge; they carry a piece of Denis’s passion and the rich heritage of Italian ceramics.

Course Overview:

This comprehensive workshop focuses on mastering Raku firing techniques. No prior experience is required, as Denis caters to all skill levels, ensuring personalized attention with a class limit of 14 students.

Program Highlights:

* Day 1: Introduction to the course and week’s agenda.
* Day 2: Denis’s presentation, clay preparation, and test tile making. Clay lesson.
* Day 3: Continuation of piece production, trimming, drying, and Terra Sigillata lesson.
* Day 4: Morning production, piece trimming, drying, Terra Sigillata application, and bisque firing.
* Day 5: Glazing techniques, tile decoration, and different Raku firings.
* Day 6 & 7: Decoration and Raku firing of your pieces, discussion of results, and exhibition preparation.
* Day 8: Course conclusion and farewell.

No experience needed

Language in which the course is given English