{"product_id":"montelupo-italy-7-day-tortus-workshop-2027","title":"MONTELUPO ITALY TORTUS WORKSHOPS - 2027","description":"\u003ch2 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTORTUS WORKSHOPS MONTELUPO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImmerse yourself in a weeklong workshop dedicated to improving your pottery skills, creativity, and experiencing Tuscan craftsmanship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt our 7-day TORTUS Montelupo Workshops, you will work in a centuries-old fornace—a historic ceramics workshop built around the kilns where generations of potters transformed clay into lasting objects. Generous spaces offer room to comfortably enjoy your time sharpening your skills under Eric’s guidance, while historic architecture and a connection to nature enrich the experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLearning with TORTUS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTORTUS, also known as Eric Landon, begins with a thorough introduction to his distinctive approach to the wheel. Focusing on efficiency, posture and movement, he will help you throw with less effort and greater precision.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThrough hands-on practice and individual guidance, you will explore how to work with larger amounts of clay while reducing strain on the body. Daily demonstrations provide a foundation for discovering the possibilities of the wheel and learning to work with the clay rather than against it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorkshop Programme\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDay 1:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The first day will focus on the not-so-basic basics: centering, coning and pulling with less effort the TORTUS way.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDay 2:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The focus is on perfecting your bowls and an introduction to shaping techniques.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDay 3:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Closed forms, meaning vases in different forms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDay 4:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A free day where students can focus on the forms they would like to make with guidance from Eric.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDay 5:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e We glaze our vessels and throw with the time remaining.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSaturday:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e No studio work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSunday:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e We unload the kiln filled with pieces you have made during the first days of the workshop and wrap up loose ends.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn collaboration with ROHDE, participants experience state-of-the-art equipment in a historic setting—connecting contemporary tools with centuries of ceramic craftsmanship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe workshop welcomes participants with varying levels of experience but is not recommended for complete beginners.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExperience Montelupo and Tuscany\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeyond the studio, discover Montelupo’s ceramics culture through encounters with local craftspeople and insights into its ceramics institutions and industry. Regional cultural and culinary experiences connect your time with clay to the traditions, flavours and everyday life of Tuscany.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorkshop Hours\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStudio sessions on Days 1–5 take place from 09:30–16:00, including a one-hour lunch break. Sunday is dedicated to opening the kiln, collecting finished pieces and wrapping up the workshop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrice and Inclusions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe workshop price is €2,195 per person, including materials, glazing of four pieces, and freshly prepared lunches on location.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePayment in instalments is available. To arrange this, please contact \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:tortusworkshops@gmail.com\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003etortusworkshops@gmail.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStudio Location\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLa Fornace del Museo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVia Giro delle Mura, 70\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50056 Montelupo Fiorentino FI\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eItaly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccommodation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis offer does not include accommodation. For a listing of recommended places to stay, please feel free to contact us.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCancellation Policy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCancellations made more than 30 days before the workshop begins are eligible for a 50% refund or a transfer to a later workshop, subject to availability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo refund is available for cancellations made within 30 days of the workshop’s start date.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlaces are limited. Be among the first to experience TORTUS Montelupo.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TORTUS","offers":[{"title":"April 19–25 — 2027","offer_id":58042834223444,"sku":null,"price":2195.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"May 10–16 — 2027","offer_id":58042834256212,"sku":null,"price":2195.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"May 31–June 6 — 2027","offer_id":58042834288980,"sku":null,"price":2195.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0963\/1399\/9700\/files\/eric_Fornace.png?v=1793344168","url":"https:\/\/tortus.dk\/products\/montelupo-italy-7-day-tortus-workshop-2027","provider":"TORTUS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}