The Open Day of Ceramic Workshops – “Good Morning Ceramics” / “Hola Cerámica” will take place on 03/06/2025 in Manises, within the framework of the European initiative promoted by the European Grouping of Ceramic Cities (AeuCC).
This international event aims to give visibility to the ceramic sector and to connect citizens with workshops, artisans and the living pottery tradition. Inspired by the Italian project “Buongiorno Ceramica!”, the programme includes simultaneous activities in numerous ceramic cities across Europe.
In Manises, the event is organised by the Departments of Ceramic Promotion and Tourism, and will include guided tours and free access to various local workshops, where visitors will be able to observe the craft process, talk with ceramists and take part in practical demonstrations.
Visiting hours:
From 10:00 to 13:00
Option 1: Guided tour with Tourist Info Manises staff
Option 2: Free visit to the workshops within the established hours
Participating workshops:
La Cerámica Valenciana de José Gimeno Martínez – C/ Del Huerto, 1
Workshop visit, monographic exhibition and screening of the documentary Los reflejos de Manises.
www.lcvgimeno.es
Ceràmiques Pepe Royo – C/ Torrente, 9
Activities: creation of amulets, tile painting and wheel-throwing demonstration.
Facebook Ceràmiques Pepe Royo
Arturo Mora – La Cerámica de Reflejo Metálico de Manises – C/ Maestro Serrano, 1 bis
Demonstration of the metallic lustre technique and invitation for the public to try wheel-throwing.
reflejometalico.com
Asociación Valenciana de Cerámica AVEC-Gremio – C/ Valencia, 29
Pottery demonstrations, porcelain flowers, ceramic wicker and a children’s socarrats workshop.
www.avec.com
Domanises – Taller Creativo – C/ Ceramista Gimeno, 4
Creative plastic-arts workshop.
www.domanises.com
Cerámicas Palanca – C/ Cementerio, 24A
Demonstration of the yellow earthenware production process and wheel practice.
www.ceramicaspalanca.com
Participating municipalities in Spain:
Alba de Tormes, Agost, Argentona, Arroyo de la Luz, Bailén, Esplugues de Llobregat, La Bisbal, La Galera, La Rambla, Manises, El Puente del Arzobispo, Quart de les Valls and Talavera de la Reina.
