By occasion
Throw your own butter crock
2 hours of initiation with Cécile
Knowledge in ceramics
Your beautiful butter crock to take home
€60
per person
The workshop in detail
Open the doors to Cécile's studio and discover the art of pottery!
After a warm welcome, she will explain the basics of ceramics theory, including the types of clay used, tools and techniques, and the principle of two firings. Here, you will have the opportunity to create a water butter dish, a must-have for storing butter outside of the fridge and a great alternative to plastic containers. When water is added to the dish, it prevents the butter from becoming rancid while maintaining its soft texture.
You will then get your hands dirty as you prepare the clay for moulding, removing any air bubbles that could affect the final product. You will have the choice between two techniques for shaping the clay: pinching or coiling. Gradually, you will see your water butter dish take form, consisting of a simple bowl and a smaller bowl with a lid.
Once you've added the finishing touches, you'll hand over your creation to Cécile, who will take care of the drying, firing, and glazing. She may ask for your assistance in cleaning the equipment.
Finally, you'll coordinate with Cécile to recover your finished piece. You'll leave with a beautiful water butter dish that will enhance your table setting and satisfy your taste buds!
This workshop is offered simultaneously in French, English, and Dutch. Cécile will adjust the language used during the workshop to accommodate the participants present.
Workshop location
Cécile's studio is located in the Strombeek-Bever district and can be reached by bus.
Additional information
Language of the workshop
Practical information
If you're planning to join this workshop, make sure you wear comfortable clothes that are suitable for the activities and cleaning at the end of the workshop, like leggings or trousers. It's also recommended that you keep your nails short and tie your hair back. And if you can, please bring your own apron as well.
Meet Cécile
Ceramist
Cécile's first foray into clay was in 1997 during an exchange year in Minnesota. She knew right away that this would one day be her future, it just felt so right! But it was only a few years later when she was on an artists' tour that she discovered a ceramist just down the road from her. Coincidence? No way! The universe had decided to put her back on the path of ceramics.
For a while her 10 fingers couldn't keep up with all the ideas she had in her head. Clay became her outlet, her means of expression - because the words she used in her job as a communications' manager proved to be frustratingly limited! She needed to express herself without overstepping the mark.
Cécile works with clay using a potter's wheel, but also enjoys exploring different modelling techniques as well as Raku firing. She makes her own enamels and produces both utilitarian and decorative objects.
In addition to teaching her craft, Cécile loves sharing the joy of focusing on the simple, beautiful side of things! It's all about the pleasure of creation and exploring clay's possibilities!
Step through the door of her small workshop that overlooks a peaceful garden and enjoy a unique moment with Cécile! She'll enthusiastically share her creativity and energy!
2 comments
Sylvie P
6/7/2023
J'ai passé un excellent moment avec Cécile, attentive, pédagogue, patiente et ...souriante dans son atelier ouvrant sur le jardin J'attends avec impatience mon beurrier qui doit encore être cuit , merci Cécile pour cette soirée 😊😊😊
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Sylvie P
6/7/2023
Merci Cécile pour ce très agréable moment passé avec toi, ta patience, ta compétence, tes bons conseils...et ton sourire. De plus ton atelier ouvrant sur le jardin est vraiment agréable Je me réjouis déjà d'employer mon beurrier quant il sera cuit par tes bons soins Je recommande vraiment cet atelier 😁😁😁