Jongjin Park invites participants to explore the sculptural and material potential of ceramics, drawing on the creative possibilities of the layered techniques of “Artistic Stratum.” Through hands-on practice, demonstrations, and guided experiments, participants will learn to develop new sensibilities regarding materials.

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Experiment with layering and texturing techniques
• Develop an awareness of materiality and illusion in ceramics
• Integrate creative approaches into their personal practice
• Evaluate their own work as well as that of others

Over the course of five days, Jongjin Park will guide his students in creating ceramic pieces with a paper-like appearance. Throughout the week, participants will focus on the experiments characteristic of Strate Artistique, ranging from cubic forms to containers, and including the application of layered textures.

The workshop will conclude with a group feedback and critique session, allowing everyone to share their experiences and reflect on their work in a constructive setting.
The teaching approach combines theory, demonstrations, and hands-on workshop practice. Here, the focus will be on experimentation, creativity, and active participation, in an environment that fosters discussion and collaborative work.

Day 1

Morning and Afternoon

• Course Introduction
• Presentation of the ceramic artist
• Roundtable
• Start of experiments with ceramics and paper

Day 2

Morning

• Introduction to Artistic Stratum: cubic forms

Afternoon

• Introduction to Artistic Stratum: building containers

Day 3

Morning

• Artistic Stratum: Jar Construction

Afternoon

• Artistic Stratum: Applying patches and layered textures

Day 4

Morning

• Artistic Stratum: Application of patches and layered textures

Afternoon

• Reproducing Artistic Stratum textures using only clay

Day 5

Morning

• Finishing touches
• Group presentation and review of the week
• Tidying up the workshop

Jongjin Park

Jongjin Park, a South Korean ceramic artist born in 1982, explores the intersection between apparent fragility and unexpected strength.
By layering paper and porcelain slip, he creates forms that oscillate between the organic and the artificial, questioning the boundary between illusion and reality.

A graduate of Kookmin University (BFA, MFA, PhD) and Cardiff Metropolitan University (MA Ceramics), he exhibits internationally at prestigious events such as Design Miami, PAD, Salon Art+Design, EMERGE Singapore, and Collect, as well as at the Florian Daguet-Bresson and J. Lohmann galleries.

His work combines artisanal craftsmanship with collectible design. His collaborations with Bottega Veneta, AderError, Gentle Monster, and Lexus reflect his interest in the dialogue between tradition, innovation, and contemporary technologies.
A professor at Seoul Women’s University in the “Crafts & Collectable Design” program, Park continues to explore the role of the hand and materials in the age of artificial intelligence, continually reinventing ceramics through a resolutely contemporary lens.

• Classroom, multipurpose room, workshops equipped with professional tools
• Supply of materials
• Individual and collaborative projects
• Hands-on workshop activities
• The focus is on active participation and hands-on experimentation by participants

• Group and personalized progress tracking, regular updates
• Self-assessment of technical skills
• Group feedback
• Attendance sheet for each half-day
• Certificate of participation issued by Campus MaNa