Di Luca Ceramics
Denis Di Luca's Raku Firing Workshop at verdraaid.be in Belgium
From 23th until 28th of September 2025
This six-days-course is priced at 780,- € per participant.
including the courses, clay, the use of the wheels and the tools, the slibs and glazes,
as well as the bisque and raku firing, ...
A humble lunch, coffee, tea, ...
If you want to register, send an email to jan@verdraaid.be
Background: Denis Di Luca, a master ceramicist with a profound grounding in industrial and product design, brings a unique blend of traditional Italian artisanship and contemporary innovation to his Raku firing workshops. Educated in San Marino and Venice, Denis's approach is deeply influenced by the rich tapestry of Italian culture and design ethos. His fascination with ceramics began early, bolstered by a strong foundation in chemistry, allowing him to experiment and perfect rare techniques like Naked Raku.
In his classes at verdraaid.be , Belgium, Denis not only teaches the technical aspects of Raku firing but also instills a sense of creative freedom and exploration.
Through this workshop, Denis aims to impart not just skills, but a new perspective on ceramics, encouraging students to see beyond the clay and glaze, into the soul of the art form. Students leave with more than just technical knowledge; they carry a piece of Denis's passion and the rich heritage of Italian ceramics.
Program Highlights:
each day from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., paused by a humble lunch
• Day 1-2: Introduction to the course and week's agenda. Denis's presentation, clay preparation, and test tile making and start making pots.
• Day 3: Morning production, piece trimming, drying, Terra Sigillata application, and bisque firing.
• Day 4: Glazing techniques, tiles decoration, and different Raku firings.
• Day 5: Decoration and Raku firing of your pieces
• Day 6: Raku firing of your pieces, discussion of results, and exhibition preparation. Course conclusion and farewell.
Additional Details:
• Language Support: Mainly conducted in English, ensuring accessibility for international students.
• Takeaways: At least 3 personal creations and test tiles in various Raku techniques. (Raku oxidation, Raku reduction and Naked Raku). All the recipes to make the glaze by yourself.
• Facilities: Extensive studio equipment for various techniques. (Slab build, coil and more)
• Safety Training: Comprehensive lessons on health and safety in ceramics making.
• Community and Networking: Opportunities to connect with fellow ceramics enthusiasts and professionals.
• Location: Burght 28, 1547 Bever, Belgium, www.verdraaid.be, jan@verdraaid.be, 0032(0)470353554