Ceramics – Anagama firing
29 July – 11 August 2013
The course will be conducted in Japanese and English.
Instructors:
Seishin Inoue, graduated from Sculpture course of Kyoto City College of Fine Arts
Stefan Andersson, graduated from HDK, Gothenburg university
The course provides an introduction to anagama firing. The students will produce ceramic pieces using different ceramic technics such as handbuilding and using a potter’s wheel.
After a few days production and drying the students will load the kiln and start firing the anagamakiln. The kiln will be stoked with pinewood and the firing will last for three days.
The anagamakiln was constructed and built under supervision by Mr. Seshin Inoue in the summer 2009.
Total cost: 16.500 SEK in a single room or 14.750 SEK in a double room.
including accommodation, meals and material for the course.
Last date for registration: 1 May 2013. Send your registration by email to fia.palmgren@leksand.fhsk.se
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Accommodation
The Leksand Folk High School just three hours from Stockholm and Arlanda airport is located by lake Siljan in one of Dalarna’s most genuine and beautiful cultural surroundings. The view over lake Siljan and the East Dala River is wonderful.
The accommodation and the school buildings are gathered like a small village with a main building, reception, theory classrooms and a dining hall. The rooms are very well equipped and the traditional style of the buildings gives the school a pleasant atmosphere.
In a nearby building you will find workshops for the courses.
The environments
Leksand is famous for its strong tradition in folklore, folk music and its beautiful nature. Some people say that Dalarna is like a Sweden in miniature. Leksand with its surrounding communes around lake Siljan is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Sweden. In summer nights you can experience the nordic light and join the midsummer festival. Only two hours away you can visit the Swedish mountain area.
Extra curricular activities
There are lots of possibilities to find spare time activities. A gymnastic hall and a sauna are available on the campus. A 15 minutes walk takes you to the centre of Leksand. Here you can find the cinema, pubs, discos, restaurants and a beautiful cultural centre, as well as a sports centre with gym, indoor pool and an arena for concerts and other spectacular activities.
For further information please contact Fia Palmgren by phone: +46 247 64825 or by email: fia.palmgren@leksand.fhsk.se
