A fragile, yet strong material – such is the ceramic that gives soul to the entire region under the Little Carpathians. Masters of their craft have been creating their works from the malleable material here for centuries. Under the banner of Slovak Folk Majolica since 1883.
It takes a while for a new work of art to be born from clay. You can read a lot about this process, but it is even better to experience it yourself. Production tours and creative workshops at the Slovak Folk Majolica offer a unique insight into the world of traditional ceramic craft.
Public programs are also available on weekends and holidays, and include specialized workshops and masterclasses led by experienced craftsmen and artists. Visitors can try working with clay, using a pottery wheel, or painting on ceramics, and learn about the entire production process – from shaping and drying to glazing and final firing.
Slovak folk majolica thus offers not only the opportunity to admire the traditional craft, but also to learn about it through your own experience.
In both utilitarian and decorative objects of Slovak folk majolica, natural motifs traditionally appear - roses, cloves, flower buds with leaves, vines, animals, but also figurative motifs. On the characteristic white glaze, they stand out in typical color variants that have been formed in Modrany workshops for generations. New authorial motifs and collections created in collaboration with designers and artists are gradually added to the traditional ornaments. Majolica thus naturally expands its visual language and remains a living craft that combines tradition with the present.
Modranská majolica and majolica ornamentation are registered in the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Slovakia.
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