Experiential artistic ceramics
From April 23 to 28, 2024.
Join our first pottery workshop! An experience where contact with the earth element will generate a spiritual and spontaneous connection with nature and your creative process. Plus, many sustainable activities.
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- Through the sense of touch, in its quest to identify and integrate the external world, it helps us create, conceive, shape, transform, transmute, and communicate spiritual and emotional qualities through contact with the earth element.
- In a beautiful atmosphere, surrounded by oaks, pines, and a diverse flora, we will explore the interweaving of hands, heart, and clay to rediscover the essence of our being.
- You will connect with the natural elements in a playful, vibrant, and creative way.
- You will feel the transformation/transmutation of the different states and sensations of matter.
- You will create a medium-sized clay sculpture made up of three to five pieces assembled like a totem.
- You will learn different crafting techniques such as hollowing, shaping, and stringing, among others.
- You will participate in activities such as meditation in the middle of the forest; physical and conscious exercise; and rural cuisine, gardening, and harvesting.
Where are we?
In Villa de Allende, Valle de Bravo, west of the city of Toluca, State of Mexico.
- Through the sense of touch, in its quest to identify and integrate the external world, it helps us create, conceive, shape, transform, transmute, and communicate spiritual and emotional qualities through contact with the earth element.
- In a beautiful atmosphere, surrounded by oaks, pines, and a diverse flora, we will explore the interweaving of hands, heart, and clay to rediscover the essence of our being.
- You will connect with the natural elements in a playful, vibrant, and creative way.
- You will feel the transformation/transmutation of the different states and sensations of matter.
- You will create a medium-sized clay sculpture made up of three to five pieces assembled like a totem.
- You will learn different crafting techniques such as hollowing, shaping, and stringing, among others.
- You will participate in activities such as meditation in the middle of the forest; physical and conscious exercise; and rural cuisine, gardening, and harvesting.
In Villa de Allende, Valle de Bravo, west of the city of Toluca, State of Mexico.
Ideal Clothing:
Clothes for rainy weather, with waterproof boots (preferably for walking on wet and muddy ground).
Don’t forget to bring:
Raincoat, windbreaker or poncho, hat or cap, swimsuit, and sunscreen.
The Weather:
In Tierra Jiasú, it’s more cold than warm, with sunrises at 5°C and the rainy season, so we suggest packing comfortable, thermal, and quick-drying clothing. You may want to consider an extra change of clothes, as we don’t have a laundry service.
Other Recommendations:
– You’ll find soap, shampoo, and body lotion in the cabins. If you wish to bring personal items, please make sure they are biodegradable so that the water treatment process continues its sustainable cycle.
– Bring any necessary medications. Since we’re located on a mountain, access to the nearest community is approximately 30 minutes.
– Don’t forget to bring a water bottle or thermos.
– You may bring artificial sweeteners for your own consumption.
– We use solar energy, so we ask that you do not bring high-power appliances such as a hairdryer, iron, vacuum cleaner, or electric blankets.
– Please note that we do not have a television, and Wi-Fi and telephone service from certain companies are limited.
– We do not have heating in the lagoon area.
– We will provide your cabin clean and ready for you, so you are responsible for maintaining your cleanliness and order during your stay.
This is a journey through nature that will stimulate your senses and your way of seeing the earth, and we want you to enjoy it in complete freedom and self-awareness.
Ana Rivera y Shankar
Ana Rivera
Sculptor specializing in ceramic techniques combined with organic materials for the production of three-dimensional pieces with a contemporary style.
She began her studies at the Antigua Academia de San Carlos in workshops on modeling, human figure drawing, and artistic anatomy. She later took courses in low- and high-temperature ceramics in Mexico City, Mérida, San Miguel de Allende, and Querétaro.
She has taken courses in lost-wax bronze casting at the La Esmeralda foundry.
She is currently studying anthroposophic art therapy and salutogenic processes at El Arrullo, a center for anthroposophy, in Xalapa, Veracruz.
Her artistic experience has led her to Aplicar the knowledge gained through her studies by teaching workshops on art, creativity, modeling, and ceramic sculpture to children, youth, and adults in different parts of the country.
Her solo and group exhibitions form a group of displays that have kept her constantly working and searching for personal work, involving herself in personal and collective projects within the national cultural sphere.
Shankar
Waldorf teacher, sculptor, actor, yogi, visionary, and meditator. Shankar studied Dramatic Literature at the Faculty of Philosophy and Letters of the UNAM (National Autonomous University of Mexico) and is certified in Wat-su from the Massage University in Horbin Hot Springs, California.
He currently shares his knowledge as a garden and cooking teacher at the Árbol de Vida school in San Miguel de Allende. He is also an instructor of Biodynamic Practices at the Micael Anthroposophical Branch, and a facilitator of Conscious Cooking at Waldorf School Gatherings.
Pottery workshop + five nights’ accommodation in our shared luxury eco-cabins, garden-to-table meals, all activities.
– Transportation.
– Travel insurance.
We offer shared cabins, each with its own bathroom, wood-burning fireplace, desk, common area, and terrace with a hammock to enjoy the wonderful forest views, ideal for families or groups of friends. We also offer shared bathroom accommodations in our dorms. Contact us to check availability and find the best option for you.
Tips for a great experience
Ideal Clothing:
Clothes for rainy weather, with waterproof boots (preferably for walking on wet and muddy ground).
Don’t forget to bring:
Raincoat, windbreaker or poncho, hat or cap, swimsuit, and sunscreen.
The Weather:
In Tierra Jiasú, it’s more cold than warm, with sunrises at 5°C and the rainy season, so we suggest packing comfortable, thermal, and quick-drying clothing. You may want to consider an extra change of clothes, as we don’t have a laundry service.
Other Recommendations:
– You’ll find soap, shampoo, and body lotion in the cabins. If you wish to bring personal items, please make sure they are biodegradable so that the water treatment process continues its sustainable cycle.
– Bring any necessary medications. Since we’re located on a mountain, access to the nearest community is approximately 30 minutes.
– Don’t forget to bring a water bottle or thermos.
– You may bring artificial sweeteners for your own consumption.
– We use solar energy, so we ask that you do not bring high-power appliances such as a hairdryer, iron, vacuum cleaner, or electric blankets.
– Please note that we do not have a television, and Wi-Fi and telephone service from certain companies are limited.
– We do not have heating in the lagoon area.
– We will provide your cabin clean and ready for you, so you are responsible for maintaining your cleanliness and order during your stay.
This is a journey through nature that will stimulate your senses and your way of seeing the earth, and we want you to enjoy it in complete freedom and self-awareness.
Taught by
Ana Rivera y Shankar
Ana Rivera
Sculptor specializing in ceramic techniques combined with organic materials for the production of three-dimensional pieces with a contemporary style.
She began her studies at the Antigua Academia de San Carlos in workshops on modeling, human figure drawing, and artistic anatomy. She later took courses in low- and high-temperature ceramics in Mexico City, Mérida, San Miguel de Allende, and Querétaro.
She has taken courses in lost-wax bronze casting at the La Esmeralda foundry.
She is currently studying anthroposophic art therapy and salutogenic processes at El Arrullo, a center for anthroposophy, in Xalapa, Veracruz.
Her artistic experience has led her to Aplicar the knowledge gained through her studies by teaching workshops on art, creativity, modeling, and ceramic sculpture to children, youth, and adults in different parts of the country.
Her solo and group exhibitions form a group of displays that have kept her constantly working and searching for personal work, involving herself in personal and collective projects within the national cultural sphere.
Shankar
Waldorf teacher, sculptor, actor, yogi, visionary, and meditator. Shankar studied Dramatic Literature at the Faculty of Philosophy and Letters of the UNAM (National Autonomous University of Mexico) and is certified in Wat-su from the Massage University in Horbin Hot Springs, California.
He currently shares his knowledge as a garden and cooking teacher at the Árbol de Vida school in San Miguel de Allende. He is also an instructor of Biodynamic Practices at the Micael Anthroposophical Branch, and a facilitator of Conscious Cooking at Waldorf School Gatherings.
What does it include?
Pottery workshop + five nights’ accommodation in our shared luxury eco-cabins, garden-to-table meals, all activities.
What doesn’t it include?
– Transportation.
– Travel insurance.
We offer shared cabins, each with its own bathroom, wood-burning fireplace, desk, common area, and terrace with a hammock to enjoy the wonderful forest views, ideal for families or groups of friends. We also offer shared bathroom accommodations in our dorms. Contact us to check availability and find the best option for you.
