After a month of talking to artists, walking through galleries and admiring individual work and style, I felt an itch to create. Usually for me that itch is scratched by writing, a medium I’m comfortable with. But this time, the art gods and a woman …
The 2022 Ceramics Summer School Program in Barcelona is a special opportunity for potters and clay artists of all levels to immerse into an inspiring international environment, sharing workspace and ideas with artists from many different countries. Develop personal your projects focusing on functional …
Linda Rice (aka Lady Alchemy) is an Irish artist based in Barcelona. She works primarily with clay; exploring themes from the natural world and from the everyday human experience. Her work is full of textures and patterns, with an an aura of mystique and magic. …
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Every artist has a story about how and why they do what they do. Creating artwork to share with the world is a courageous and sometimes difficult path to take in life. In the case of Monica Moreno, the path is an inspiring one filled …
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On May 1st -3rd the Ceramics Congress is back! A fun-filled weekend of workshops and networking online for potters and ceramic artists. This is the third session of the digital congress and it promises to be a great edition! Unlike most of the creative events …
You can’t ignore the resurgence of ceramics in Barcelona (and all over the place, really)—handmade pottery is everywhere! Restaurants and cafes are commissioning potters to create unique plates and cups that bring distinctiveness to their dishes. Boutique shops and trend-setting magazines highlight ceramics as a …
Last weekend the Maker Faire Barcelona took place at the Nau Bostik, a self-managed artistic creation space located in the neighborhood of La Sagrera. We wrote about the event in a previous article, so we won’t go into the history and purpose of the event, …
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Today we’re sitting down with Barcelona-based artist and maker, Ceren. She is the creative mind behind REN Cerámica, selling handmade artisanal ceramic tableware in Barcelona. Ceren creates at a studio in the Poblenou district and sells her work at local shops as well as design …
Does the name Nerikomi sound familiar to you? Nerikomi, (練り込み) meaning “kneading,” is a Japanese term to describe the technique of creating patterns with colored clay. The technique is also called neriage. Perhaps you have seen one of the many videos being circling around on …
Christmas is coming! And so are the wonderful pop-up markets to buy handmade gifts in Barcelona. Some of our favorite artisans will be selling their work this year. Remember, when you buy local, handmade products, you’re not only supporting an artist, you’re supporting your entire …
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At FrikiFish, we’re interested in sharing stories about art and creativity in Barcelona. Today we’re chatting with fellow Barcelonian, Hana Gausfain about starting a new craft. Hana is familiar with exercising her creativity in her daily role as a UX Copywriter. However, today we’re chatting …
In today’s fast-paced world, the significance of allocating time for creativity has never been greater. Engaging in pottery provides an ideal avenue to unwind, cultivate mindfulness, and nurture our artistic abilities. There has been a remarkable upsurge in the enthusiasm surrounding pottery. This newfound interest …
With a new Christmas season upon us, more and more people dread the idea of spending time and money at big, multinational department stores. Who wants to stand in long lines to buy mediocre products and put more money into the pockets of big corporations? …
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Figurative sculpture and the human form have always been present as artistic expression; from prehistoric cave paintings through the classical perfection of ancient Greece, up to current contemporary representations. I’m an artist without any formal training and I enjoy creating abstract works such as masks …
I recently walked into Justa, Rufina & Co. for the first time to discover an artistic work-space like none I have ever seen before. It was like a breath of fresh air. This newly inaugurated ceramic studio in the seaside town of Mongat (just outside …