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Workshop in Llotja Art School. Barcelona
Dates: 16 to 25 March 2026
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Escola Llotja (host), Art Academy of Latvia, Esad Toulon, Akdeniz University and NABA Milan
Supporting members: Fundació Artigas, Fundació Miró, MNAC, Park Güell, Associació de ceramistes de Catalunya and Acadèmia de Belles Arts Sant Jordi.
A workshop that explores the unique ceramic language developed by two former students of Llotja – Joan Miró and Llorens Artigas.
Their work is directly related to the Japanese Mingei movement, particularly in their interaction with Hamada Shoji in the island and Barcelona.
In their different contexts, these artists shared a common understanding of the social function of ceramics and the Catalan or Japanese art tradition. They worked together to create global forms in a world in a transition design.
This idea is based on the “Els colors del foc” exhibition done by the MNAC museum in 2021 and uses local artist alumni in the context of global integration.
Here you can read an article about the experience: https://www.llotja.cat/internacional/post/infoceramica-the-morning-star/
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What to expect
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This program offers a unique opportunity for students to improve their ceramic art skills through a learning challenge that includes attending professional conferences, participating in educational visits, and practice with clay. The curriculum is designed to foster both technical and creative growth, encouraging students to refine their craft into the world of ceramics.
Each participant will become part of an intercultural and transdisciplinary group, which will collaborate on creating a collective artwork inspired by the works of renowned artists Joan Miró and Llorenç Artigas. This group project will allow students to explore the fusion of artistic styles and techniques, while also engaging with the rich historical and cultural contexts that shape these iconic figures. In addition to the group project, students will have the opportunity to create a little own individual ceramic masterpiece, allowing for personal expression and the application of new skills.
At the conclusion of the program, all completed works will be showcased in a pop-up exhibition, providing students with a platform to present their artistic creations. This exhibition will serve as celebration and ending of the program.
The goal of this short-term program is to provide students with a global perspective on art and design, while simultaneously honoring and preserving the local language, traditions, and culture. Through this initiative, we aim to inspire students to create socially responsible and sustainable art that resonates within a global context, ultimately contributing to the dialogue surrounding contemporary art and culture.
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Workplan 2026
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- Physical start date: 16/03/2026
- Physical end date: 25/03/2026
- 9 days of physical classes
- Start date virtual component: 02/02/2026 – 04 p.m. Barcelona time
- Second virtual component: 02/03/2026 – 04 p.m. Barcelona time
- Visits to Fundació Artigas, Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya, Fundació Miró, Park Güell, Associació de Ceramistes de Catalunya, City center ceramics.
- Workshops
- Lectures
- Number of recognised credits: 3 ECTS
- Final pop-up exhibition
Program edition 2026
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Monday 16/03/2026 – Arrival
08.00 a.m. Llotja Sant Andreu, c/ Pare Manyanet 17
Meeting point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/9i4oiJwAKdktr2Yr5
09.30 a.m. Fundació Artigas visit
14.00 pm Lunch: La Fonteta de Sant Feliu de Codines
17.00 pm Museu del Càntir – Argentona
Tuesday 17/03/2026
09.45 a.m. Fundació Miró https://maps.app.goo.gl/nqN2xHCVmxx9ojRq7
12.00 MNAC Museum https://maps.app.goo.gl/BYi9xHvyX7gGBShSA
14.00 Lunch for your own (Coordinators and Phd at https://maps.app.goo.gl/zEgJDF8WytVUhHEN8)
15.15 Las Arenas main door: https://maps.app.goo.gl/hSh1UL7f2YoawoMN6
16.00 Opening and Llotja Sant Andreu visit, Pare Manyanet 38 street
https://maps.app.goo.gl/cujpDus2s7bcezHs5
17.30 p.m. Presentation of BIP program – Sala Petita
18.00 Lectures (Toulon and Antalya)
Wednesday 18/03/2026
15 p.m. Workshop
19 p.m. Lecture 3d print
Thursday 19 /03/2026
11.45 Park Güell
Meeting point: c/ d’Olot https://maps.app.goo.gl/5EaNFkKCmW4bikME8
15.00 p.m. workshop
17.00 p.m. break at the «espai Olivera»
18.00 Presentation of group projects
Friday 20/03/2026
15.00 Workshop
19.00 p.m. break at the «espai Olivera»
Week-end For your own
Monday 23/03/2026
15.00 Cooperative mural
Tuesday 24/03
15.00 Acadèmia de belles Arts Sant Jordi
Meeting point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/qEhcbHPwXrALAuvB7
16.00 Pla de l’ós
17.00 Associació de ceramistes de Catalunya
Wednesday 25/03/2026
10.00 International coordinators feedback and coffe – Sant Gervasi
14.30 Paella – Espai Olivera
15.30 Enquesta participants
16.00. Open the oven and prepare the exhibition
18.00: Pop-up exhibition at the school and certificates
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Main image: Artigas and Miró, gerro, gres esmaltat. 1963 Fundació Artigas-
- Joan Miró, L’Étoile matinale (constellation). L’estel matinal 16 de març 1940, Fundació Joan Miró, Barcelona. Donació de Pilar Juncosa de Miró, © Successió Miró, 2026.
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