Discover the magic of immortalizing nature in mud. In this botanically printed ceramics workshop, we use herbs and plants from our Galician environment to transfer their textures and shapes to unique pieces. A sensory and creative experience to design your own tableware or decorative pieces with a wild soul.
Duration: 2 hours.
Level: Initiation (no experience required).
Includes: Materials, local plants and cooking.
Our botanical imprinting pottery technique is a tribute to the beautiful flora that surrounds us in Santiago de Compostela. In this specialized course, we learn to observe the quiet beauty of wild herbs, ferns, and leaves from our local environment, turning them into unique design tools.
Through handbuilding techniques, we delicately press the gathered vegetation into the fresh, raw clay, ensuring that every vein, stem, and silhouette is captured forever in the piece. It is an almost alchemical process where nature and craftsmanship seamlessly merge.
In this workshop guided by Carme and Mario, we will explore the complete process to ensure your pieces achieve a professional and naturalistic finish:
Gathering and Selection: Discover which plants work best for imprinting based on their structure and moisture levels.
Preparing the Surface: Wedging and rolling out clay slabs to achieve a flawless surface.
Impression Technique: Learn how to apply the exact amount of pressure needed to capture intricate botanical details without warping the piece.
Finishing and Textures: Highlighting the natural low-reliefs using oxides or soft glazes that enhance rather than hide the details.
When making your botanical print ceramic piece, you aren’t just taking home a functional object, but a tangible memory of our landscape. It is the perfect activity for anyone seeking a moment of mindful disconnection and a deeper bond with the cycles of the earth.
As with all of our courses at the Beatriz Seijo Art Studio, the price includes all high-quality materials, the use of professional tools, and the two kiln firings required to make your piece durable, food-safe, and functional.
Come experience the beauty of the wild. Book your spot now and create your very own botanical collection!
By booking any of our experiences or workshops, you agree to be bound by the following terms and conditions in their entirety. Our goal is to ensure the best possible organization and artistic quality for each session.
To ensure the viability of our workshops, your place will only be considered guaranteed once payment has been confirmed . If the payment process is not completed, the system will automatically cancel the reservation to release the space.
Our workshops have very limited capacity and require careful preparation of materials and staff. For this reason, we have established the following operating margin:
7 calendar days’ prior notice (or more): If you notify us of your absence at least one week in advance, you will receive a Workshop Voucher for the full amount paid. This voucher is valid for one year and can be redeemed for any activity at our school.
Cancellations made less than 7 days in advance: No voucher or refund will be issued, as the time frame does not allow for reassignment of the place and the materials will have already been processed.
Courtesy note: However, if we have a waiting list and are able to fill your place with another student, or if last-minute vacancies arise in future editions of the same workshop, we will do our best to accommodate you. This is subject to availability and does not constitute a contractual obligation.
Right of Withdrawal: As these are activities with a specific date and execution period (Art. 103.l of the LGDCU), no monetary refunds will be accepted outside of the indicated deadlines.
Redemption: Workshop Vouchers are valid for any activity available on the platform within their validity period.
Process: The redemption must be made through a new purchase process. For logistical reasons, it is not possible to purchase a gift voucher using a previous voucher.
Balance Management: If the voucher value is higher than the chosen workshop, the difference will be kept as a balance for future purchases. If the value is lower, the difference must be paid at the time of booking.
If the workshop cannot be held due to circumstances beyond our control or because the minimum number of students is not reached, you can choose between:
A full refund of the amount using the same original payment method.
You can exchange it directly for another workshop of your interest available on our calendar.
In the pottery workshops, the process concludes with the retrieval of your finished piece. Once you receive notification that your pieces are ready:
You will have one calendar month to collect them from the studio.
Due to space limitations, any unclaimed items after this period will be recycled or donated, and the right to claim them later will be forfeited.
Do I need to have prior knowledge of ceramics? Not at all. Our experiences are designed so that anyone, regardless of their experience level, can enjoy and create. The teachers who teach the workshops and experiences will guide you step by step throughout the entire process.
What should I bring to the workshop? Just your desire to enjoy. In the studio we will provide you with all the necessary material, tools and apron. It is recommended to bring comfortable clothes that you don’t mind getting a little dirty (although the mud cleans up easily).
When can I pick up my piece? Ceramics have their times. After the workshop, the pieces must dry completely, go through a first firing (biscuit), be glazed and fired a second time. This process usually takes between 2 to 3 weeks. We will notify you as soon as they are ready to pick up.
How long do I have to pick up my piece once finished? Once you receive our notice that your pieces have gone through the two firings and are ready to be picked up, you have a period of 1 month natural to stop by the studio to pick them up.
Due to the space limitations of our workshop and the need to organize new works, if after that month the piece has not been collected, we will understand that you renounce it and we will proceed to give it other uses (donation, recycling or exhibition). We don’t want you to be left without your creation, so we recommend you come get it as soon as possible!
Gift Vouchers
They gave me an Experience Bonus, how do I redeem it? What a great gift! The process is very simple:
Browse our website and choose the workshop or date you prefer.
Start the purchasing process.
Enter the your voucher code in the “Coupon” box at checkout. The amount will be automatically deducted.
How valid is my voucher? All our vouchers are valid for 12 months from the date of purchase. We recommend you book in advance to ensure your place on the desired date.
Can I redeem my voucher for any workshop and/or experience? That’s right. Our bonuses are not linked to any specific workshop or experience. You can exchange them for any activity at our school that interests you (a monographic workshop, an intensive course, a continuing course, etc.). If the activity you want to sign up for has an amount greater than your voucher, you will only have to pay the difference. If the amount is less, the remaining balance will be saved for your next visit.
What happens if I cannot attend the reserved date? If you notify us at least 7 days in advance, we will give you a voucher for the value of the workshop so you can choose another date. If the notice is later, unfortunately we will not be able to make the exchange or return, since the materials and space will have been reserved for you.
Can I send someone else in my place? Sure! If you can’t come, you can give your place to a friend or family member. You just have to tell us the workshop, date and person who comes in your place.
What happens if a piece breaks in the kiln? Ceramics is a living art and, although we take all the care in the world, sometimes pieces can crack or break during firing. If this happens with a piece of yours, we will look for the best solution so that you are not left without the memory of your experience.
