Over the weekend, Agost paid tribute to its rich pottery tradition. The Pottery Museum was the focal point of this celebration, offering pottery workshops and open days to showcase Agost ceramics as an environmentally friendly and durable option.
Many participants joined the scheduled activities, experiencing firsthand the process of working with clay on a potter's wheel. This experience allowed attendees to learn about local craftsmanship up close.
“"We offer an introduction to pottery so people can touch the clay and understand what this beautiful craft is all about."
For some, this immersion in craftsmanship represented a rediscovery of the pleasure of creating with their hands, even becoming a form of meditation. The concentration required to shape the clay fosters a full awareness of the present moment.
It makes me fully conscious of the here and now, because the moment you stop being present, the piece can go to ruin.
The event also served to promote the Pottery Museum, which champions the past, present, and future of ceramics with the "
botijalover" initiative. A section of the museum displays a large number of plastic bottles, symbolizing the annual water consumption of a Spanish family, and proposes the traditional clay pitcher (botijo) as a sustainable alternative.
botijalover" initiative. A section of the museum displays a large number of plastic bottles, symbolizing the annual water consumption of a Spanish family, and proposes the traditional clay pitcher (botijo) as a sustainable alternative.
“"We can replace all this plastic with our ceramics and contribute to the preservation of our craftsmanship."
This initiative underscores the importance of looking to traditions and ancestral knowledge to ensure a more sustainable and environmentally friendly future.
