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August 27 - September 6

New Maiolica with Karin Kraemer

New Maiolica with Karin Kraemer

WORKSHOP COST:

3795

Workshop Dates:
August 27 - September 6
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About the Workshop

In this course, we will explore surfaces and forms that are enhanced by a decorative Maiolica surface.  We will start with making tiles and learn a variety of making techniques. They will be fired and glazed with maiolica.  Then, we will have a brushwork lesson, and learn about the brush shapes, and uses.

Participants will make pots and forms to decorate after the bisque firing.  Karin will demonstrate a variety of painting and patterning techniques. Then we’ll paint, paint, paint, and glaze fire at the end. Karin shares all her recipes and tricks for making the Maiolica work well.  Historical and contemporary maiolica art will be shown to inspire us.

The Tiber Valley below Monte Castello, is rich in clay deposits, which have fostered ceramic traditions for millenia. Since the 14th c., the nearby town of Deruta remains one the world-centers of majolica technique. We will visit Deruta to see traditional artists at work, get to know their techniques, and experience their wares.  We will also tour the outstanding, Museo Regionale Della Ceramica, one of the oldest ceramic museums in Italy, with over 6,000 works in the collection! Remarkably, the museum is connected by an underground tunnel to the San Salvatore Kilns, an ancient network of kilns and ceramic facilities dating from the late 1200’s. It is a fascinating and inspiring site to see and experience the rich history of the medium - the perfect setting for our workshop! On our way back to Monte Castelo, we will stop at one of the famous wineries in the Sagrantino zone and sample some of the incredible wines of the region.

Participants in the workshop will be housed in the remarkably well-preserved Umbrian hill town of Monte Castello di Vibio.  Your workshop package is all-inclusive, providing welcome and departure services and airport transfer from the Rome Fiumicino, Leonardo Da Vinci Airport (FCO). Aboard our comfortable private bus, single occupancy accommodations with shared bath (a wide range of upgrades with private bath are available), 3 meals per day Monday-Thursday, Prosecco brunch and dinner on Saturday and Sunday (no meals are served on Friday, our excursion day. Your workshop includes one excursion per week and many additional options are available on weekends for an additional fee. Of course, 24/7 access to facilities and 24/7 bi-lingual support are provided.

About the Instructor

 

Karin Kraemer is an artist, and owner of Duluth Pottery, in Duluth MN. She makes pottery and tile for everyday use in order to bring art to the table and home.  She works in Maiolica, a tin glaze technique. Her objective is to celebrate the day, drawing from everyday scenes and objects for my imagery capturing the color and movement of the moment.

Karin grew up in Minneapolis and in 1986 received her BFA in glass working from St. Cloud State University. She blew glass in Colorado, Minnesota and Wisconsin. She moved to Morgantown, WV in 1990 and started working in clay at the WVU clay center. In 1996, Karin moved to Carbondale, Illinois and did graduate work at Southern Illinois University, receiving an MFA in Ceramics in1996. She found my way to Maiolica there, and loved it! Later, she and her husband moved to Victoria, British Columbia. We lived there for 2 years making pots, gardening and traveling. In 1998, Duluth became our new home.

Today, Karin teaches at local colleges and workshops, and am part of our Lincoln Park Crafts District. A few years ago, she opened Duluth Pottery, to showcase her artwork and talented artists from our region. They have two potters and two letterpress artists at the facility making art.

Included Amenities

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  • Airport transfer from and to the Leonardo da Vinci Rome/Fiumicino Airport (FCO) aboard our private bus (on scheduled dates only). Bus departs the airport promptly at 12PM.
  • Airport welcome service and assistance with baggage
  • 24/7 bi-lingual support with manager on site at all times
  • All ground transport aboard private buses or our ICA van, unless otherwise specified. Licensed and insured professional driver and ICA guide accompany all excursions. Orientation at each destination is provided as is departure coordination (guide service is available upon request — unless specified — for an additional fee)
  • Complimentary bottle of local wine provided in rooms on arrival day and complimentary locally made soap
  • Village orientation and complimentary drinks provided on arrival day
  • Private access to our 5-storey tower at our Palazzo Persiane (on sign-up basis) for spectacular morning and evening views
  • Access to our art materials shop (during posted hours)
  • Thorough orientation lecture and maps provided the evening before departure
  • Return transport to the Rome/Fiumicino Airport (departs 5:30AM) with rest stop
  • Departure service/airport assistance at airport
  • Airfare reimbursement up to $1,200.00 will be distributed by check from an U.S. Bank, once the minimum enrollment has been met.

  • Unless otherwise specified, single occupancy accommodation is provided in rooms with a view of the Tiber Valley that includes sink and vanity. Rooms are with shared bath on each level (3 rooms per bath) in our 14th century convent building, The Asilo. Apartments, rooms with private bath and AC, double rooms, group or villa accommodations are available for couples, business associates/ friends, or groups for an additional fee
  • Linens and towels provided
  • Weekly housekeeping service with change of towels and linens
  • Free washing machine access
  • Good Wi-Fi connection and access to our library and film collection
  • 3 chef-catered, gourmet meals per day (buffet breakfast, 3-course lunch, 4-course dinner) — with wine at lunch and dinner (table wine provided at lunch and dinner. An excellent wine list is offered at additional cost), while in Monte Castello
  • Group dining service is as follows, with breakfast and lunch served in our dining room, etc, with dinner (weather permitting) served on our private terrace overlooking the Tiber Valley
  • Lunch and dinner are plated as follows: pasta course, main course, vegetable, fruit/salad, dessert
  • When requested at registration, vegetarian, vegan, and special dietary options are provided
  • After dinner drinks on our terrace overlooking the Tiber valley
  • Dining service is as follows: Breakfast: 8:00 AM; Lunch: 1:00PM; Dinner: 8:00 PM. No meals are served on Fridays (excursion day) unless otherwise specified
  • On Saturday and Sunday, a full buffet brunch with fresh pastry and Prosecco is served at 11:00 AM
  • On Saturday, homemade, wood-fired pizza is served at 7:00 PM (except on departure days, when a special farewell dinner is served)
  • Sunday dinner with antipasti is served at 7:00 PM
  • Farewell dinner on the evening prior to departure
  • 24/7 access to our primary building and library is provided, including access to workspaces, studios, and ceramics facility
  • Special access to certain cultural and art collections is available upon request
  • FOR VISUAL ARTISTS: private, or semi-private secure and monitored studio space is provided (24/7 access)
  • FOR WRITERS: private workspace is provided (24/7 access)
  • FOR GROUPS: Group workspace is provided (24/7 access)
  • FOR CERAMIC ARTISTS: 24/7 access to our ceramics facility
  • Free access to lectures and events at the Teatro Concordia
  • An end of the session exhibition with reception that includes hors d'oeuvres and Prosecco in our gallery. Posters are prepared to promote the event with copies provided to all participants
  • 1 excursion per week is included (unless otherwise specified in the itinerary) aboard our private bus. Additional trips can of course be scheduled and given our central location. (Day trips are possible to as far north as Siena or Florence and as far south as Rome.)
  • Advanced reservations and ticket purchases for groups and individuals
  • Concierge services provided upon request at an hourly rate
  • Restaurant reservations (provided under Concierge services)
  • Car rental
  • Critique series with visiting visual artists
  • Artist materials workshops
  • Drawing and painting sessions from the figure
  • Cooking classes
  • Cheesemaking workshop
  • Pizza-making workshop
  • Kids cooking classes
  • Wine appreciation and Sommelier Courses
  • Wine and olive oil tastings
  • Vineyard tours
  • Truffle hunting
  • Ballroom dance classes
  • Weekend excursions to flea markets and natural sites
  • Shopping excursions to cashmere and leather outlets, to Deruta famous for fine painted traditional ceramics, and antique stores
  • Overnight excursions to the sea and day-trips to Rome beaches
  • Hot air balloon tours
  • Hot springs excursions
  • Lake Trasimeno tours
  • Umbria abandoned castle and fortress tour
  • Sustainable farming tour 
  • Babysitting services
  • Soccer, archery, and horseback riding camps for kids
  • Motorized mountain bike rentals
  • Electric car rental 
  • Golf-cart tours of Rome and Florence
  • Hiking/naturalist guides to national/regional parks - mountain hiking available
  • Fishing/Hunting Excursions

Payment Options

  • Payment in full (€500 non-refundable deposit is included. No refunds will be issued within 60 days prior to the start of the workshop. See refund policy for more details).
  • Non-refundable €500 deposit (Balance due must be paid a minimum of 30 days prior to workshop).
  • Balance payment (after €500 deposit).

Required Forms

All ICA participants; whether coming independently, with a group or through a college / university, must provide the following completed forms and information to icarts.info@gmail.com at least 2 weeks prior to attending their program. 
Emergency Contact & Medical Information »Liability Waiver »
Proof of Insurance / Travel Insurance
Itinerary and Passport
For detailed information and to download the required forms, please visit our Guides and Forms page.

Itinerary

Day1 : Sunday

Arrive Rome/Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci Airport (FCO); Bus Departs FCO at 12:00 PM

Arrival at Monte Castello di Vibio appx.: 2:30 PM:Lunch/Orientation/Rest/ Tour of village/ Dinner

Day 2 : Monday

8:30 – 9:30 Breakfast

9:30 – 1:00 Morning Session: Tile lesson

1:00 – 2:00 Lunch

2:00 – 6:30 Afternoon Session: Make tiles and dry to fire.

6:30 – 8:00 Free time or independent work work on tiles and personal projects

8:00 – 9:00 Dinner

9:00 – 10:30 Optional time for presentations, films, lectures, etc.

Day 3 : Tuesday

8:30 – 9:30 Breakfast

9:30 – 1:00 Morning Session: Throwing/handbuilding techniques

1:00 – 2:00 Lunch

2:00 – 6:30 Afternoon Session: Brushwork and decorating demonstration

6:30 – 8:00 Free time or independent work

8:00 – 9:00 Dinner

9:00 – 10:30 Optional time for presentations, films, lectures, etc. : Historical and contemporary maiolica examples

Day 4 : Wednesday

8:30 – 9:30 Breakfast

9:30 – 1:00 Morning Session: Throwing/handbuilding techniques

1:00 – 2:00 Lunch

2:00 – 6:30 Afternoon Session: Trimming/assembly

6:30 – 8:00 Free time or independent work

8:00 – 9:00 Dinner

9:00 – 10:30 Optional time for presentations, films, lectures, etc.

Day 5 : Thursday

8:30 – 9:30 Breakfast

9:30 – 1:00 Morning Session: Last wet work so we can bisque.

1:00 – 2:00 Lunch

2:00 – 6:30 Afternoon Session

6:30 – 8:00 Free time or independent work

8:00 – 9:00 Dinner

9:00 – 10:30 Optional time for presentations, films, lectures, etc.

Day 6 : Friday

Excursion:

Day 7 : Saturday

Morning: free or independent work: Last wet work so we can bisque.

11:00 AM Brunch

Afternoon: free or independent work

Day 8 : Sunday

Morning: free or independent work

11:00 AM Brunch

Afternoon: free or independent work: Glaze bisqued pieces

Day 9 : Monday

8:30 – 9:30 Breakfast

9:30 – 1:00 Morning Session: Glazing demo and get to work!

1:00 – 2:00 Lunch

2:00 – 6:30 Afternoon Session: Glazing demo and work

6:30 – 8:00 Free time or independent work: Get done and fire!

8:00 – 9:00 Dinner

9:00 – 10:30 Optional time for presentations, films, lectures, etc.

Day 10 : Tuesday

8:30 – 9:30 Breakfast

9:30 – 1:00 Morning Session

1:00 – 2:00 Lunch

2:00 – 6:30 Afternoon Session: Unload kiln and have roundtable talk about our pieces in the gallery

6:30 – 8:00 Opening Reception

8:00 – 9:00 Dinner

9:00 – 10:30 Optional time for presentations, films, lectures, etc.

Day 11 : Wednesday (Departure Day)

Rome/Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci Airport (FCO); Bus Departs Monte Castello at 5:30 AM

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