Combining regional gastronomy and creativity, Cerdeira – Home for Creativity is once again promoting De Mestres e Chefs (From Masters and Chefs). Part of the  Lousã Gastronomic Festival Sabores do Outono (Autumn Flavours), the initiative takes place from 19 to 27 October, in the Aldeia do Xisto of  Cerdeira,  and brings together the ceramist Renato Costa e Silva and the chef Freddy Guerreiro. 

Renato Costa e Silva will share his experience and knowledge of ceramics with the participants who will create bowls, plates, cups and mugs. The pieces are then  baked at a temperature of 1300ºC in the Sasukenei - Smokeless Oven for 36 hours. The action of the oven adds new colours, ash glazes and other special effects to the pieces and makes each one even more unique.  Watching the excitement of the kiln opening is a privilege, and discovering and considering the new creations is an even more special moment when we can acquire one or several pieces first hand. It is already with a piece in their hands that the participants head to the Taberna das Artes to taste the delicious delicacies prepared by Chef Freddy, known not only for his excellent cuisine but also for his always original and unique presentation.
 

PROGRAMME

19 October

• 12pm – 8pm: Designer ceramics displayed at various locations in the village | Cinecerâmica - films
• 12.30pm – 3pm: Lunch at Taberna das Artes
• 3.30pm – 7pm: Free ceramics workshop with Renato Costa e Silva and Kerstin Thomas to create a utilitarian piece in sandstone
• 7.30pm: Inauguration of the Cerdeira Gallery
• 8pm – 10.30pm: Dinner at Taberna das Artes

20 October

• 11am – 8pm: Designer ceramics displayed at various locations in the village | Cinecerâmica - films
• 12.30pm – 3pm: Lunch at Taberna das Artes
• 3.30pm – 7pm: Free ceramics workshop under the guidance of Renato Costa e Silva and Kerstin Thomas to create a utilitarian piece in sandstone
• 8pm – 10.30pm: Dinner at Taberna das Artes

22 to 24 October

• 10am – 10pm: Group Pottery Firing in the Sasukenei Smokeless Kiln

25 October

• 5pm – 8pm: Flavours of the Earth - Creative Cooking Workshop with Chef Freddy Guerreiro

26 October

• 12pm: Opening of the Ceramic Oven, consideration of the new pieces and with the possibility of acquiring them at first hand
• 12pm – 8pm: Exhibitions of designer ceramics
• 12.30pm – 3pm: Lunch at Taberna das Artes
• 7pm – 10.30pm: Dinner at Taberna das Artes
• 9.30pm: Concert forming part of XJazz- Aldeias do Xisto Jazz Cycle (musicians to be confirmed) 

27 October

• 11am – 6pm: Designer ceramics exhibitions | Cinecerâmica - films
• 11.30am – 2pm: Lunch at Taberna das Artes

Registration can be carried out here. Interested parties are then contacted to indicate which package they would like: 

Package 1

• 1 piece of designer pottery
• 1 meal at Taberna das Artes prepared by Chef Freddy Guerreiro

Early Bird Registration (until 12 October): €30/pax
Registration on the same day: €35/pax

Package 2

• 1 piece of designer pottery
• 1 meal at Taberna das Artes prepared by Chef Freddy Guerreiro
• 1 Creative Cookery Workshop with Freddy Guerreiro or Ceramics Workshop with Renato Costa e Silva and Kerstin Thomas

Early Bird Registration (until 12 October): €50/pax
Registration on the same day: €60/pax

Package 3

• 1 piece of designer pottery
• 1 meal at Taberna das Artes prepared by Chef Freddy Guerreiro
• 1 Creative Cooking Workshop with Freddy Guerreiro
• 1 Ceramics Workshop with Renato Costa e Silva and Kerstin Thomas

Early Bird Registration  (until 12 October): €70/pax
Registration on the same day: €85/pax

Families and children benefit from a 10% and 50% discount respectively. 

Plan your entire stay using the links to the side. See other options at bookinxisto.com.