Polo Ramirez Workshop
$200.00
We’re excited to host the very first workshop at our new collaborative space, Casa Ferber, in Homestead, FL! Join us for a special experience led by one of Miami’s most talented and accomplished potters, Polo Ramírez, as he shares the rich traditions of his Peruvian heritage through clay. In this hands-on workshop, we’ll explore the rock and paddle technique to create traditional Chilalo bird whistles.
Saturday, September 6th
10am -6pm
$200 per person
12 seats available
Description
Polo Ramírez is a Peruvian artist and potter, celebrated for promoting Chulucanas pottery on the global stage. Born near the ancient Vicús archaeological site in Piura, Peru, Polo learned the art of pottery from his family, mastering the traditional Rock and Paddle Technique. His work reflects the duality of life, blending rawness and beauty, and honors the legacy of pre-Columbian Vicús and Tallán cultures. Based in Miami, Polo shares his craft through workshops, exhibitions, and his book El Tata y el Chilalo (The Potter Bird), preserving the rich heritage of Peruvian pottery.”
The Workshop titled “Rock and Paddle Technique Demonstration + Chilalo Bird Whistle
Workshop” is a 1-day event lasting approximately 8 hours. The workshop includes the following
activities:
● Introduction: Overview of the Vicus and Tallan ceramic traditions.
● Video Presentation: Demonstration of the Rock and Paddle technique.
● Live Demonstration: Explanation and demonstration showing the Rock and Paddle
technique in its different stages.
● Participant Activity: Participants will create bird whistles inspired by the Chilalo
traditional bird from northern Perú that – legend has it – taught pottery-making to the
region’s people.
● Engobe Process Overview: Explanation and demonstration of the preparation of
natural engobes used to paint clay.
● Firing Process Overview: Explanation of the ceramic firing processes.
● Open Discussion: Q&A session to conclude the workshop.
Artist Website:poloramirez.com
Casa Ferber
23777 SW 152 Ave
Homestead Fl 33032
Past Workshops and Events
We had an amazing and inspiring three day workshop with the glaze guru, John Britt. John is an amazing teacher that makes the mundane of glaze chemistry fun and exciting. We created over 600 glazes on three different clay bodies. Can’t wait to make more glazes, thanks to John.