Instructor, Sofia Vidal
Specializes In:
3D Design | Ceramics
Sofia Vidal is a Master in ceramics design from the Musashino Art University, Japan. With a four-year training with professor Makoto Komatsu, she continued further studies in Asia, traveling to inspiring places like Jingdezhen, China, where she supported the artist in residency program at the Sanbao Ceramic Art Institute.
Back in Peru, she taught ceramics at the Pontificia Universidad Catolica del Peru, and participated in projects granted by the government, working with local artisans to design ceramic pieces.
In 2011, Sofia opened her own ceramics studio in Peru. She focused on designing functional pieces because they provide a perfect balance between intimacy and accessibility as a form of art. Sofia’s work is inspired by Asian culture which led her to understand daily pottery as a joy that gathers people together and celebrates life.
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Upcoming Sessions
Ceramics Design
Begins: June 10, 6:00 pm
4 weeks, Tue 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location & Summary
Art School: Ceramics Studio
This ceramics design course introduces the methods and essential techniques to hand-building and glazing ceramics. Students will explore different ways and opportunities to transform clay into functional ceramics, from basic techniques that have endured for centuries to modern patterns and decals that offer outstanding complexity.
Japanese Ceramics Techniques
Begins: June 12, 6:00 pm
4 weeks, Thu 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location & Summary
Art School: Ceramics Studio
This course focuses on Japanese hand-building methods such as Kurinuki and Nerikomi. Kurinuki translates in Japanese “to hollow” and it is a traditional Japanese technique that consists in starting with a solid block of clay, and hollowing it out to create a pot. Not only traditional japanese chawans (tea bowls) use this beautiful ancient technique, but also other functional objects and sculptures are created too. Nerikomi is a pattern technique made with 2 or more different colors of clay. ‘Neri’ means to
Ceramics Design
Begins: July 8, 6:00 pm
4 weeks, Tue 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location & Summary
Art School: Ceramics Studio
This ceramics design course introduces the methods and essential techniques to hand-building and glazing ceramics. Students will explore different ways and opportunities to transform clay into functional ceramics, from basic techniques that have endured for centuries to modern patterns and decals that offer outstanding complexity.
Japanese Ceramics Techniques
Begins: July 10, 6:00 pm
4 weeks, Thu 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location & Summary
Art School: Ceramics Studio
This course focuses on Japanese hand-building methods such as Kurinuki and Nerikomi. Kurinuki translates in Japanese “to hollow” and it is a traditional Japanese technique that consists in starting with a solid block of clay, and hollowing it out to create a pot. Not only traditional japanese chawans (tea bowls) use this beautiful ancient technique, but also other functional objects and sculptures are created too. Nerikomi is a pattern technique made with 2 or more different colors of clay. ‘Neri’ means to
FUN-ctional Pottery (Ages 6-9)
Begins: July 14, 9:00 am
1 week, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu & Fri 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location & Summary
Art School: Ceramics Studio
While making bowls and mugs, along with a world of other 3d creations, children will learn coiling, slab, and pinching techniques. They will glaze their work with our beautiful selection of studio colors, and by the end of the week they will take home their little treasures!
FUN-ctional Pottery (Ages 10-12)
Begins: July 14, 1:00 pm
1 week, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu & Fri 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location & Summary
Art School: Ceramics Studio
While making bowls and mugs, along with a world of other 3d creations, children will learn coiling, slab, and pinching techniques. They will glaze their work with our beautiful selection of studio colors, and by the end of the week they will take home their little treasures!
FUN-ctional Pottery (Ages 6-9)
Begins: July 21, 9:00 am
1 week, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu & Fri 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location & Summary
Art School: Studio C
While making bowls and mugs, along with a world of other 3d creations, children will learn coiling, slab, and pinching techniques. They will glaze their work with our beautiful selection of studio colors, and by the end of the week they will take home their little treasures!
FUN-ctional Pottery (Ages 10-12)
Begins: July 21, 1:00 pm
1 week, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu & Fri 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location & Summary
Art School: Studio C
While making bowls and mugs, along with a world of other 3d creations, children will learn coiling, slab, and pinching techniques. They will glaze their work with our beautiful selection of studio colors, and by the end of the week they will take home their little treasures!
