Pottery workshop for art lovers in Piscu village, near Bucharest

Newsroom 19/02/2013 | 11:42

The “Art in Bucharest” association is offering a pottery workshop at Piscu School, Piscu Village, 30km away Bucharest, on Saturday, 23rd of February. The pottery workshop presents two young artists who are supporting the school and value the local heritage, as well as the pottery craft.

On Saturday 23rd February, between 10.00 and 13.30, 15 people interested in art are expected to participate at the event. Participants will try the potter’s wheel themselves, as well as painting and drawing on ceramic objects. Moreover, participants will find out why Piscu has an old tradition in Romanian pottery. During the workshop, participants will also visit the nearby Tiganesti Monastery (XVII century) and check out its well-kept weaver’s studio.

The price per person is RON 60 (RON 50 per child). Part of the fee will be directed to support the local school in Piscu Village. Families with children are welcome too.

The price includes guiding, pottery workshop, tea, cakes, the visit at Tiganesti Monastery and to the weaver studio. The explanations are available in both Romanian and English language.

The meeting point is in Piscu Village, 30 km away from Bucharest (towards Ploiesti on DN1).

In order to subscribe please contact Mircea Crisbasanu at 0746.11.00.33, or by email at mircea@artinbucharest.com (until 20th of February – payment in advance).

Oana Vasiliu