Lloret de Mar: Raku Firing & Experimental Ceramics Workshop

Costa Brava



Join a raku firing and experimental ceramics workshop in Lloret de Mar. Learn about raku and experimental firing techniques, enjoy a Mediterranean lunch, and take home your unique pieces.

Raku Firing and Experimental Ceramics Workshop in Costa Brava

This full-day workshop at Casa Molí suits beginners and ceramics enthusiasts interested in raku firing and experimental techniques in Costa Brava.

Highlights

  • Experience raku firing and experimental ceramics techniques
  • Enjoy a Mediterranean lunch with fresh local ingredients
  • Take home your unique ceramic pieces the same day
  • Learn about raku and alternative firing methods
  • Receive full guidance, no prior experience necessary

Description

Start your day at Casa Molí with a warm welcome, introductions to the team, materials, and a coffee to settle in.

Together, prepare the kilns and ceramic pieces while learning the fundamentals of raku and experimental firing. Fire the kiln and remove pieces at red heat, placing them into sawdust to develop unique effects dictated by the flames.

Break for a Mediterranean lunch prepared by Marco, featuring fresh local products. After lunch, continue exploring experimental firings such as saggar and pit firing using organic materials sourced from the Costa Brava region.

Conclude by opening the kilns to reveal your finished pieces. Each creation is unique and may be taken home the same day.

Includes

  • All necessary tools and firing equipment
  • Full guidance throughout the workshop
  • Mediterranean lunch prepared by Marco
  • Your finished ceramic pieces to take home
  • Hotel pick-up available from Lloret de Mar (request upon booking)

Excludes

  • Bisque-fired pieces (first firing at 1000°) are required for participation
  • If you do not have your own bisque-fired pieces, they are available at production cost (€10–€20 each); please notify us when booking

Important Information

  • Participants must bring 4 bisque-fired ceramic pieces to join the raku session
  • Hotel pick-up from Lloret de Mar is available upon request

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

For best results, bring comfortable clothing suitable for working with ceramics. Booking in advance is recommended due to limited spaces. The workshop operates year-round, with spring and autumn offering pleasant weather for the outdoor firing process.

Frequently Asked Questions

The workshop includes hands-on raku firing, experimental ceramics techniques, a Mediterranean lunch, and the chance to take home your ceramic pieces the same day.
The workshop is held at Casa Molí, located near Lloret de Mar on the Costa Brava.
No prior experience is necessary; the workshop provides full guidance suitable for beginners and ceramics enthusiasts.
Yes, participants take home their unique ceramic pieces made during the workshop on the same day.
It is a full-day workshop; check the official website for current schedule details.
A Mediterranean lunch with fresh, locally sourced ingredients is included.
The workshop is generally designed for adults and older teens; check the website for age requirements.
Raku firing involves removing pottery from a hot kiln and cooling it rapidly, creating unique textures and effects, unlike traditional slow firing.
The workshop runs year-round; check the website for availability and seasonal adjustments.

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