Advent Village in Porcelain – From a Plaster Model to a Porcelain House

This autumn, Center Rog is shining a spotlight on porcelain – a beautiful, demanding, and expressive material. We invite you to join a masterclass with a guest from France, who will share her expertise in porcelain slip casting and professional plaster mold making.

The course will be led by French designer Aurélie Vrignon, who has been working under her brand L’Atelier du Blanc for more than a decade. In her Saint-Malo studio, she creates contemporary small-batch porcelain collections inspired by the traditions of Limoges. Her work is characterized by clean lines, subtle textures, and meticulous craftsmanship. She regularly exhibits at fairs, collaborates with design shops, and teaches workshops across Europe.

This intensive masterclass is designed for participants already working with ceramics who wish to expand their knowledge of mold-making and precise porcelain work.

What will you learn?

Over five sessions, you will master the complete process of professional porcelain casting – from initial modeling to final slip casting:

• Preparing a plaster model and understanding the principles of mold-making
• Creating a multi-part mold
• Learning the basics of small-scale series production
• Analyzing examples and developing your own mold design
• Casting with Limoges porcelain and basic product finishing

Special highlight

The first two casts from each mold will be kept for a joint presentation – in December, the resulting works will decorate the Christmas tree at the National Assembly of Slovenia. Your multi-part mold, however, is yours to take home.

Practical information

Course dates:
September 25, 26, 27 & 29, and October 8, 2025
Time: 10:00–16:00 (on October 8, open studio between 10:00 and 20:00)
Location: Glass & Ceramics Lab, Center Rog

Level of experience:
This masterclass is intended for advanced participants already experienced in working with ceramics.

Does the course count as training?

By attending, you will complete the training Ceramics 1 – Handbuilding, Slab Roller, and Potter’s Wheel and Plaster Workshop, which grants you independent access to the lab equipment.

About the mentor:
Aurélie Vrignon is a French designer specializing in porcelain casting. Through her brand L’Atelier du Blanc, she creates handmade fine porcelain objects in small series, blending contemporary design with traditional Limoges techniques. Learn more: latelierdublanc.com

Payment in two installments

For courses priced over €100, payment in two installments is possible. You can pay at the Made in Rog store or via pro forma invoice, if you contact us at tajnistvo@center-rog.si.

***

Participants are kindly asked to gather 15 minutes before the scheduled start in the entrance lobby of Center Rog. Please store your personal belongings in the lockers provided by the mentor. Punctuality is important – late arrivals disturb the workflow, and in case of delay, we unfortunately cannot guarantee entry to the lab.

The program will be conducted in Slovenian, unless otherwise stated.
In case of cancellation, we will notify you two days before the planned start.
If you are unable to attend, fees are non-refundable and rescheduling is not possible. However, you may transfer your spot to another person – please notify us at least 24 hours in advance at steklokeramika@center-rog.si.

We look forward to your company and to creating together!