RainBow art residencies
make space in your life to create & learn traditional artisan
crafts in Spain
contemporary art & crafts
The Arab Fornus Festival end of August 2024
II International Congress of Sculpture between Body & Territory. UCM & UCLM 19th to 21st September 2024.
Bringing creative minds together to share knowledge and insights about how to integrate traditional techniques of hand making crafts to the contemporary art practice, design, and artisans in world.
A place to retire from the world and focus on your creative work & project. We are open to interdisciplinary art practice because we think expression comes from many places.
We want offer the possibility to regain craft techniques that have been forgotten & place them again in the world of hand makers designers and artists.
Agenda
SUMMER WORKSHOPS
JULY & AUGUST 2024
EVENTS
SUMMER 2024
CERÁMICA SIGILATTA. ROMAN TECH
22-28 JULY
JOSÉ JUÁN MARÍN ORDOÑEZ
RAKÚ & KURINUKI. ORIENTAL CERAMIC TECH WITH MEDITATION.
5-11 AUGUST
JOSÉ JUÁN MARÍN ORDOÑEZ
ROMAN MOSAIC MURAL TECH
SPRING 2025
ALICIA SENDINO CARIÑENA
CYANOTYPE PHOTOGRAPHY
6-7th JULY
GUSTAVO QUEIPO DE LLANOS
ARAB FORNUS FESTIVAL April 2025
CERAMIC GROUPS GATHERING
II International Congress of Sculpture between Body & Territory. UCM & UCLM 19th to 21st September 2024.
COMPLUTENSE UNIVERSITY OF MADRID & CASTILLA DE LA MANCHA UNIVERSITY
Workshops
- lun, 05 ago05 ago 2024, 9:00 – 11 ago 2024, 17:00San Antonio, Av. Ronda del Parque, 13, 45691 San Antonio, Toledo, España05 ago 2024, 9:00 – 11 ago 2024, 17:00San Antonio, Av. Ronda del Parque, 13, 45691 San Antonio, Toledo, EspañaThough the ancestral Japanese techniques of han made ceramics where all the elements earth, water, fire and air convey in a ceramic piece called RAKÚ, made with ancient meditation of KURINUKI with the help of the maestros José Juan Marín and meditation guide Alba Teno. Exhibition will be made
- lun, 22 jul22 jul 2024, 9:00 CEST – 28 jul 2024, 16:00 CESTRAINBOW ART RESIDENCIES, Av. Ronda del Parque, 13, 45691 San Antonio, Toledo, España22 jul 2024, 9:00 CEST – 28 jul 2024, 16:00 CESTRAINBOW ART RESIDENCIES, Av. Ronda del Parque, 13, 45691 San Antonio, Toledo, EspañaTomando como referencia la técnica Romana decerámica Terra Sigillata en las que realizaremos piezas al estilo de la época, en todas sus fases, desde la recogida del material, tratamiento y manipulación, hasta la cocción final en horno cerámico
CO-
CREATING
WITH NATURE
It's in the process of making with our own hands, in touch with materials that come from nature, that we co-create with Nature. Is really an opportunity to learn ancient forgotten techniques that artisans still guard and love to teach to artists, other artisans and designers, like it has been done for centuries.
Rainbow art Residencies International Program links the contemporary art practice with traditional artisan work based in iron traditional techniques, ceramic from Talavera de la Reina, Glass works, Raku ceramic techniques, Roman Mosaic traditional techniques, non silver Fine Art Photographic processes, Textile works. Our Goals are to work with artists, artisans and designers integrating natural material with traditional hand made technology & contemporary art through a cross border participation.
Rainbow Art Residencies International Program aligns with the goals of Creative Europe by fostering cross-border collaboration and celebrating cultural diversity. Through our program, participants engage in the hands-on process of working with natural materials, co-creating with Nature and learning ancient, forgotten techniques. These valuable skills, preserved by artisans and passed down through generations, are shared with artists, other artisans, and designers, ensuring the continuity of these traditions.
Our program connects contemporary art practices with traditional craftsmanship, exploring techniques such as:
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Traditional ironwork
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Talavera de la Reina ceramics
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Glasswork
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Raku ceramics
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Roman mosaic techniques
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Non-silver fine art photographic processes
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Textile arts
By integrating natural materials with traditional handmade techniques and contemporary art, we aim to:
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Enhance cross-border cooperation among cultural operators, facilitating the exchange of skills and artistic practices.
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Promote and preserve Europe’s cultural diversity through the revival of traditional crafts.
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Stimulate innovation by merging traditional techniques with modern art practices.
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Build capacity through workshops and training sessions, enhancing the skills of artists, artisans, and cultural professionals.
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Develop new audiences and improve public access to cultural heritage, making art more inclusive and accessible.
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Incorporate sustainable practices and ensure the program is inclusive, providing opportunities for marginalized or underrepresented groups.
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Utilize digital technologies to enhance cultural experiences and foster new forms of artistic expression.
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Support the mobility of artists and cultural professionals, enabling them to collaborate and create across different European countries.
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Achieve long-term impact by generating sustainable outcomes that benefit the cultural and creative sectors beyond the immediate funding period.
Through these initiatives, Rainbow Art Residencies International Program contributes to a vibrant, diverse, and interconnected cultural landscape in line with the objectives of Creative Europe.