Re-use of Ceramics: From Fragment to New Object (in English)

In the workshop Re-use of Ceramics: From Fragment to New Object, we will, under the guidance of Polish artist, designer, and ceramicist Dominika Kulczyńska, explore ceramics as a material that carries traces of past use, geological time, and human imperfection.

Ceramics is fired clay—but what happens when we reintroduce it into the creative process? During the workshop, we will combine raw clay, previously fired ceramic fragments, crushed stone, and clay collected from the immediate surroundings. Materials that are often perceived as waste will become the starting point for new forms, surfaces, and meanings.

Through experimentation, participants will reflect on the origin and transformation of materials and create two ceramic objects:

• a test tile made from crushed fragments and added clay, intended for exploring new surfaces or material compositions,
• a small sculpture made from reused ceramics or a hybrid of fired pieces and raw clay.

The sculpture may be functional or more symbolic—drawing inspiration from totems, fragments, or artifacts. The workshop is open to artists, designers, makers, and anyone interested in clay, ecology, material reuse, and material memory.

The firing of the works will be carried out by the team of the Glass and Ceramics Lab. The pieces will be fired within one month, after which participants will be able to collect them at the Made in Rog shop.

The workshop will be held in English. No prior experience is required.

About the Mentor

Dominika Kulczyńska is a Polish ceramicist, designer, educator, and interdisciplinary artist. She graduated in ceramics from the Eugeniusz Geppert Academy of Art and Design in Wrocław, as well as from the AFA School of Photography. Her work operates at the intersection of art and design, primarily through ceramics and textiles. She is a co-founder of the design collective Zakwas Studio, which focuses on sustainable practices, recycling, and educational workshops. In her projects, she explores the relationship between people, materials, and the environment.

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Participants should gather 15 minutes before the scheduled start time in the entrance hall of Center Rog. Please store your personal belongings in the lockers, which the mentor will show you. Please be on time, as late arrivals disrupt the workflow. In the case of a delay, entry to the lab cannot be guaranteed.

The program is intended for participants older than 14 years, except where noted otherwise.

In case of cancellation, you will be notified two days before the scheduled start.

If you are unable to attend the program, the registration fee is non-refundable, and it is not possible to change the date. You can transfer your participation to another person, but please notify us at least 24 hours before the program begins at the email address: steklokeramika@center-rog.si

We look forward to your company and creative collaboration.

This workshop is part of the accompanying programme of the 6th International Ceramics Triennial UNICUM 2026.