Teaching period: September 2, 2024 – September 8, 2024
(September 1 – Arrival, September 9 – Departure)
Teacher(s) from AAL: Prof. Dainis Lesins, Assoc. Prof. Dainis Pundurs, Assoc. Prof.
Ainars Rimicans, Assoc. Prof. Liga Skarina, Assoc. Prof. Eugenia Loginova
3 ECTS
Number of available places for CIRRUS network students: 6
Level: BA/ MA
GRANT information:
330 EUR travel (Iceland 660 EUR) and 250 EUR accommodation allowance. Once you have been selected, please use the regular CIRRUS mobility grant application form.
Requirements: Prepare a project drawing for one of your design objects upon arrival. Selected students will receive detailed information about the assignment, and there will be time to prepare.
Application deadline: June 17, 2024. Results will be announced on June 21, 2024.
How to apply: 
Please send the entry form (see attachment), a short motivation letter, and some photos of your artworks (portfolio, electronic version, or website if available) to the email address:
sympo.lv@gmail.com.
Course description: 
The course is envisioned as an international student symposium, featuring an intensive program of lectures, workshops, professional practice, wood kiln firing (high-temperature soda wood firing), visits to museums and galleries, and participation in the POP-UP exhibition.
Program details are here.
Assignment: Inspired by a sample of a historical Latvian folk pottery pitcher, participants are required to create a self-made design object – a pitcher, representing the design pearl of the 21st Century. Selected students will receive detailed information about the assignment and a photo of the provided Pitcher.
Expected Results: Students will gain knowledge in ceramics design and wood firing technologies by practically developing ceramic projects. Project works will be displayed at the exhibition.
Additional information:
The symposium will take place at the Art Academy of Latvia in Riga, located in the city center. Organizers do not provide accommodations; please make sure to book your stay in advance.