_{TITLE: Reconsidering the past to form a sustainable future
CONTENT: Since the 18th century, the island of Bornholm in Denmark has been a centre of industrial ceramic production due to its rich natural resources, large clay deposits and granite. Even after the natural resources have been exhausted, the legacy of generations of making has a palpable resonance on the island. These post-industrial and heritage sites are now part of the recognizable cultural identity of Bornholm.}

_{Explore the enduring legacy of Bornholm’s ceramic industry with a tour of Hjorths Fabrik, a standout industrial monument. Learn how historical practice influences sustainable approaches in modern ceramics from leading ceramicists and curators. The session concludes with a panel discussion about industry, alternative design and future ceramic practices.
Hosts and presenters: Bachelor Anna Maria Sand Jensen and museum leader Karina Skibby. Panellists include ceramicist Jari Vesterinen (Finland),   Linda Viková & Simona Janišová  (Slovakia), senior curator Sarah Rothwell (National Museums Scotland, UK), and curator Dr. Lisa Hockemeyer (Politecnico di Milano, Italy & Kingston University, London, England)}

Aimed at a professional audience

TIME: 10.00 - 12.00
VENUE: Hjorths Fabrik, Krystalgade 5, 3700 Rønne
ADMISSION: Free, but reservation necessary.
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Ceramic production is a thriving profession on Bornholm and has been for 400 years. On the occasion of the European Ceramic Context we hike into the history of potters, factories and studio ceramists exploring the causes of the living ceramic island.

TIME: 13.00 - 15.30
VENUE: Hjorths Fabrik, Krystalgade 5, 3700 Rønne
ADMISSION: Free and sign up not necessary, aimed at a professional audience
PRACTICAL: 5-6 km hike, wear good walking shoes, dress for the weather. Water bottle is recommended.

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Anne Mette Hjortshøj, Jesper Larsen, and Iwami Shunsuki rediscoverlocal ceramic materials in the Bornholm Wild Clay Research Project. Jesper andIwami guide you to three locations on the island. Back at the workshop atAgregård, Anne Mette and Iwami showcase their work.

TIME: 10.00 - 17.00
VENUE: Agresgårds Ceramic center, Aabyvej 4, Nyker, 3700 Rønne
ADMISSION: 500 DKK a person, bring your own packed lunch.
TICKETS: FULLY BOOKED

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The ECC2024 exhibitions will be on display at two venues: Hjorths Fabrik in Rønne and Grønbechs Gård in Hasle

ECC2024 Exhibition Openings
14.00 Grønbechs Gaard, Opening speeches
16.00 Hjorths Fabrik, Announcement of prize winners

DATE: 14.09.2024
VENUE: 14.00 Grønbechs Gaard, Grønbechs Gård 4 3790 Hasle
VENUE: 16.00 Hjorths Fabrik, Krystalgade 5, 3700 Rønne
ADMISSION: Free on opening day

An important part of ECC2024 is to network, join us for this dinner in the historic building in the Elværket Rønne.

DATES: 14.09.2024
OPENING HOURS: 19.30 - 24.00
VENUE: Elværket, Lille Madsegade 32-34, 3700 Rønne
ADMISSION: SOLD OUT  ‍‍

Visit Wild Clay Research Project
Iwami Shinsuke and Anne Mette Hjortshøj runs a research project focused on raw materials. The event features a demonstration of Iwami Shinsukeon the potter's wheel, Ogino Yoshifumi and Japanese decoration techniques, followed by a tour of Agregård.

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DATE: Saturday 14.09.2024
TIME: 10.00 - 13.00
VENUE: Agresgårds Ceramic center, Aabyvej 4, Nyker, 3700 Rønne
ADMISSION: 100 DKK a person, including lunch.
TICKETS: SOLD OUT 

Myths in different cultures tell us that the first humans were created from soil. The word ‘humus’ has shared roots with the word ‘human’, and christian burial rituals often conclude with variations on ‘Earth to earth, ashes to ashes, dust to dust.’ Many contemporary artists reflect on the precarious status of soil and its aesthetic and political implications in works that take on environmental, mythological/narrative and personal issues. Acknowledging both the sculptural and symbolic potential of soil, they construct objects and map and listen to the earth in order to tells its stories and explore the sensuous qualities of soil.

TIME: Saturday 14.09.2024 Exhibition Opening at 17.15
VENUE: Køppe Contemporary Objects, Munch Petersen Vej 9, 3700 Rønne
ADMISSION: Free

In the 1960s, leading artists of the time used Rabækkeværket's materials and ovens in the production of their sculptures. The exhibition’s artist are Walasse Ting, Ole Christensen, Jørgen Haugen Sørensen, Søren Georg Jensen and Peder Rasmussen.

TIME: Regular museum opening hours
VENUE: Bornholm Art Museum, Otto Bruuns Plads 1 3760 Gudhjem
ADMISSION: Regular museum admission
OTHER: Further info at Bornholm Art Museum

^{TITLE:Recycling, innovation and material research
CONTENT: In recent years, the programme for Crafts in Glass and Ceramics at the Royal Danish Academy has increased its focus on sustainability by exploring new ways of recycling materials, inventing alternative glazes, integrating unconventional materials,reducing the use of chemicals, etc.}  

^{Discover cutting-edge sustainablepractices at the Royal Danish Academy’s Crafts department with a workshop tourand insights from a waste-material-based bachelor project. Here ECC2024 artists and writers showcase their innovative work. The session wraps up with a paneldiscussion where experts delve into the latest advancements and share ideas insustainable craftsmanship.}

^{Hosts and Presenters: Head of Program Nina HustedErichsen and Bachelor Anna Maria Sand Jensen. Panelists include ceramicistsJenya Adamova (Bulgaria), Nicole Lehner (Switzerland), Arina Antonova(Germany), and curator Marthe Yung Mee Hansen (Norwegian Crafts).}

^{Aimed at aprofessional audience.}

TIME: 10.00 - 12.00
VENUE: Royal Danish Academy, Crafts in Glass and Ceramics, Stenbrudsvej 43, 3730 Nexø
ADMISSION: Free, but reservation necessary.
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The exhibition showcases nine contemporary international artists in glass and ceramics who interpret the interconnection between humanity and our planet.

TIME: Friday 13.09.2024, 19.30 Exhibition Opening
VENUE: MATTER - House of Crafts, Nordre Strandvej 2, 3730 Nexø
ADMISSION: Free

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Experience professional ceramicists compete at the potter's wheels in three disciplines: 1. Tallest cylinder. 2. Widest bowl. 3. Series throwing of as many identical items as possible in 30 minutes.
Judging panel: Ceramicists Karina Skibby, Ejnar Paulsen, and Michael Geertsen.

International guests are invited to compete, but must sign up.
Organized by Makers Island, read more and sign up here.

TIME: 13.00 - 16.00
VENUE: Royal Danish Academy, Crafts in Glass and Ceramics, Stenbrudsvej 43, 3730 Nexø
ADMISSION: 50 dkk.
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A ceramic exhibition supporting a sustainable practice showcasing works of Bornholm-based artists committed to exploring a local and conscious approach to resources.

TIME: 16.30 Exhibition Opening
VENUE: FORMA Crafts, Torvegade 4, 3730 Nexø
ADMISSION: Free

Thirteen material-based artists from 11 different nationalities residing in Bornholm interpret the theme "WHITE" while also reflecting on their nationality and surroundings.
Artists: Ann-Charlotte Olsson, Inkyong Lee, Jin Choi, Joshua Hebbert, Jessica Rio Gomez, Kumiko Kimbari Asti, Kaori Juzu, Alexandru Murar, Magret Elin Thordadottir, Lene Dahl Jacobsen, Timmi B. Kromann, Gitte Helle
Artwork by Joshua Hebbert, Photo Kasper Kristensen

TIME: Thursday - Sunday 13.00 - 17.00
VENUE: Gudhjem Museum, Stationsvej 1, 3760 Gudhjem
ADMISSION: 50 dkr.

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