Laser Engraving on Ceramics

The popular workshop returns, guided by the renowned artist Tanja Lažetić!

Do you have plates and other ceramics at home that you rarely use or are just leftovers from an old set? Do you still keep your grandmother’s plate as a precious memento, even though it no longer matches anything? What about that kitschy porcelain tray at the bottom of your cupboard? Why throw away what you can upcycle and reuse—either for yourself or as a gift!

In this workshop at FabLab, we will explore the laser engraving techniques offered by the laser cutter. First, we will draw custom motifs, convert them into vector form, and use the laser cutter to engrave them onto your old ceramic plates.

All lovers of upcycling, applied arts, and new technologies are welcome to join us.
Each participant should bring their own ceramic pieces to engrave. It is recommended to bring up to three pieces so that the most suitable one can be chosen for engraving. Every participant will leave with one finished item.

The height limitation for ceramic items is 3 cm.

About the mentor:

Tanja Lažetić is a multidisciplinary artist working with photography, video, ceramics, performance, and artist books. She graduated in architecture from the University of Ljubljana. She has won numerous awards, including third place at the International Ceramics Triennale in Ljubljana (2015), a bronze medal at the Nanjing Festival in China (2015), and the Rihard Jakopič Award (2017). Over the past ten years, Tanja Lažetić has published more than twenty artist books. Her book Whore was featured in Phaidon’s The Photobook: A History, Volume III.

Photo: Nika Curk

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The meeting point for participants is 15 minutes before the scheduled time in the entrance hall of Center Rog. Please store your personal belongings in the wardrobe lockers, which the mentor will show you. Please be on time, as late arrivals will disturb the working process. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee access to the lab if you arrive late.

The program is conducted in Slovenian, unless stated otherwise.

In case of cancellation, we will inform you two days before the scheduled start.

If you cannot attend the program, the participation fee is non-refundable, and rescheduling is not possible. You can transfer your participation to another person; please inform us at least 24 hours before the program starts by emailing fablab@center-rog.si.

We look forward to your company and creative collaboration.