Barbotina Residency
What if a residency could be more than just a workspace?
Barbotina Residency is an invitation to reconnect with your creative practice through clay, silence, and an honest gaze.
Located in València, in a 150 m² studio with 24/7 access, it is designed for ceramicists who seek to grow, rethink their practice, or rediscover clay.
The program includes the option of accommodation in the host’s home and visits to the local ceramic ecosystem: Manises, Paterna, and Valencia.
You can join for one week or longer, and choose between self-directed work or personalized mentored sessions.
What’s included?
Ceramics studio (150 m²).
Individual workstation.
Up to 20 kg of clay (extra material at cost)
Raw materials for glaze research.
One kiln firing included (two firings for a two-week residency)
Use of basic tools.
Potter’s wheel.
Technical assistance with kiln use.
Visits to the local ceramics ecosystem.
Meetups with other ceramicists.
For mentored residencies: five personalized mentoring sessions.
High-fire (Cone 9).
Maximum size per piece: 42 x 42 x 42 cm.
What’s not included?
Meals.
Local transportation.
Additional materials not listed.
I cannot recommend Ana enough!
She has a special way of making you feel at home in her studio, and she’s just as eager to learn from you as she is to share her mastery of the creative process and technical ceramics skills. She is an incredible supporter, and I feel very lucky to have had the chance to work with her!
Andrew D., Michigan, USA
Working with Ana was recommended to me by a friend and, since then, I have carried on the recommandation to many other friends !
The working atmosphere is always very cheerful, often with music playing, with just the right amount of rigour needed to learn and improve. Ana’s guidance is clear and relevant, and she will always encourage creative freedom.
I have learned so much in a short time, thanks again Ana !
Calypso C., Paris, France
I wanted to experience another workplace, learn new techniques, and meet people from my future profession.
I truly loved coming to the studio every day, where there was always a welcoming and joyful atmosphere. I felt very lucky to work with Ana, who is such an open, cheerful, and warm-hearted person.
Brojk, Fribrourg, Suiza
Working with Ana was a pleasure and a truly valuable experience. In just two weeks, she helped me turn my painting into ceramics and guided me through the process quickly and clearly.
By the end of the two weeks, we had produced 58 pieces. That process gave me tangible results and helped me define key aspects such as pricing, product photography, launches, and brand direction.
Ana is a true professional, and the first pieces of this new functional ceramic line came out of her studio.
Rebeca, Valencia, Spain.
Modality and Prices
Mentored residency.
Personalized artistic and technical guidance.
Exploration to unlock creativity and develop ideas.
Design of a coherent line of work (collection, artistic voice, visual language).
Development of technical skills. Wheel-throwing classes can also be included if desired.
1 mentored session per day (approx. 1 hour).
5 days + weekend free access.
880 €
10 days + 2 weekends free access.
1490 €
Self-directed residency.
24/7 access to the studio.
Ceramics studio (150 m²).
Individual workstation.
Up to 20 kg of clay (extra material at cost)
Raw materials for glaze research.
One kiln firing included (two firings for a two-week residency)
Use of basic tools.
Potter’s wheel.
Technical assistance with kiln use.
7 days.
590 €
14 days.
1090 €
Reservation and conditions
Non-refundable deposit of €200.
The remaining balance must be paid before the start of the residency.
It is recommended to book at least 30 days in advance.
Payment methods: bank transfer or Bizum.
Community
Since 2020, people passionate about ceramics and creativity have filled this space.
Would you like to be part of it too?
with your preferred dates, residency type, and whether you’d like accommodation.
I’d be delighted to welcome you into this creative community.
