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Barcelona: voyage through clay

7 locations
This 7-stop ceramics itinerary dives into Barcelona’s rich pottery tradition, dating back to the Roman days, when the city was known as Barcino. Over the centuries, local artisans have crafted everyday items using village clay, evolving under the Islamic period with intricate geometric patterns, floral motifs and vibrant glazes. Antoni Gaudí’s innovative use of trencadís, a mosaic technique involving ceramics, further elevated the craft in Barcelona, making it a celebrated symbol of Catalan identity. Today, the city is experiencing a ceramics renaissance, with modern artisans blending traditional techniques with contemporary creativity, making it a vibrant hub for ceramic enthusiasts.
©Becky Lawton
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artisan
Paula Gertel & Cameron Fraser
Paula Gertel and Cameron Fraser innovates with their creations by experimenting with shapes, patterns and textures.
Josep Pla 123, 8019, Barcelona, Spain
By appointment only
©Cala Bisou
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artisan
Julia Hoji
Meet Julia Hoji to discover her process to her utilitarian, simple, aesthetics pieces.
Carrer de la Muntanya 119B, 8026, Barcelona, Spain
By appointment only
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3
artisan
Paula Tapia
Paula Tapia crafts functional and decorative pieces that draw inspiration from the beauty of rocks and geological formations.
Carrer de la Riera de Sant Miquel 65, 8006, Barcelona, Spain
By appointment only
©Quim Dasquens
4
artisan
José Antonio Gómez
Meet José Antonio Gómez who learned the craft from his master potter father, and discover the story behind his functional and aesthetic pieces.
Merçe Rodoreda s/n. Poligono, Plaça Industrial el Pinatar, 8140, Barcelona, Spain
By appointment only
©Xavier Toubes
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artisan
Xavier Toubes
A visit to Xavier Toubes’ workshop will be an immersion into the creation of physical and poetic objects.
Address upon request, Barcelona, Spain
By appointment only
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artisan
Carme Balada
Stop by Carme Balada's workshop to explore her textured, skin-like ceramics made with ancient techniques.
Freixures 29, Bajo, 8003, Barcelona, Spain
By appointment only
©Mario Wurzburger
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experience
Taster in mosaic making in Barcelona
Learn the art of Gaudí’s trencadís, a Catalan mosaic technique using broken ceramic tiles, in this course with mosaic maker Livia Garreta.
Calle Pere Serafí 39,, 8012, Barcelona, Spain
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