Making lamps with Teresa Berger

1. Unit – Structure
   Sat. 21.3. 10:30–14:30
2. Unit – Development & Refinement
   Sun. 22.3. 10:30–13:30
3. Unit – Glaze
   Sun. 12.4. 2:00–5:00 p.m.
4. Unit – Lamp Construction & Wiring
   Mon. 04.05. 18:00–20:00

In this four-part course you will develop your own ceramic lighting object – from the shape to the surface to the wiring.

Together we will develop the structure of the ceramic body from stoneware. You will learn how to create stable and harmonious forms for lamps and what is important regarding wall thickness and proportions. Step by step, you will guide your object from its raw state to firing and gain insights into constructive solutions.

A key component of the course is surface design. Depending on the design, we work with glazes or minimalist, material-focused surfaces.

In a separate session, we'll work together to transform the fired objects into functional lamps. You'll learn the basics of wiring and assemble your ceramic piece into a fully functional light fixture.

At the end of the course, you will take home a self-designed ceramic lighting object – precisely built, consciously designed and ready for use.

About Teresa Berger

Teresa Berger is an interdisciplinary designer from Vienna. After graduating from the Design Academy Eindhoven in 2018, she gained international experience before founding her own studio in 2019.

Teresa creates objects that seamlessly blend art and design by uniting abstraction and functionality. Her sculptural stoneware pieces are characterized by the harmonious interplay of form, texture, and color, reflecting her intensive exploration of the tactile language of ceramic surfaces. Through her experimental approach and self-developed glazes, Teresa's work possesses a distinctive style.

Course level: intermediate to advanced (experience working with clay is an advantage)

Minimum age: 16 years

Included: All materials and the firing of the raw and glazed pieces for one lamp. You don't need to bring anything. All you need are your hands, your ideas, and some patience.
Language: German
Participants: min. 5 / max. 8
Cancellation: Possible up to 4 weeks before the course starts.
Contact: hello@rami-ceramics.com