Buongiorno Ceramica 2026
The widespread celebration of Italian Ceramics
Every year, during the penultimate weekend of May, Buongiorno Ceramica returns — the national event dedicated to discovering Italian artistic and handcrafted ceramics, blending tradition, contemporary creativity and new artistic sensibilities.
Featured Events
Ceramist’s Breakfast
Sunday 24 May – 9:30 AM–12:00 PM
Salone delle Bandiere – Piazza del Popolo 31
Coffee, breakfast and ceramic cups in a convivial gathering dedicated to ceramic lovers.
- Coffee offered by Mokador srl
- Ceramic cup + coffee: €10
- Guitar music by Ettore Marchi
Ceramist’s Aperitif
Sunday 24 May – 6:00 PM
Garden of Palazzo Zauli Naldi – Corso Matteotti 2
Aperitif with local wines served in ceramic glasses.
- Ceramic glass: €15
- Music by Jakipo
“100 Ceramics within 100 Km 2026” Market
Saturday 23 May from 10:00 AM
Sunday 24 May from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Piazza Nenni
Ten stands dedicated to handcrafted ceramics with pottery wheel demonstrations throughout both days.
Participating ceramic artists:
Antonella Amaretti – Art e CERAMICA Maria Cristina Sintoni – Ceramiche Monica Ortelli – Cinĕre Ceramiche – Elisa Grillini Ceramiche – Liliana Ricciardelli – Maria Elena Boschi – Memento Mori Atelier by Laure Jeandet – Origo Ceramics by Eva Montalbano – Susanna Vassura
Complete Buongiorno Ceramica 2026 Event Calendar
MIC Faenza
Viale Baccarini 19
- Giorgia Severi
Friday 22 May – 6:30 PM
Opening of the exhibition in the Project Room. - Alchimia Ginori
Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 May – 4:00 PM
Guided tour of the exhibition “Alchimia Ginori”.
Carlo Zauli Museum
Via della Croce 6
- Convivium
Experiential workshop curated by Shilha Cintelli.
In collaboration with AiCC – Italian Association of Ceramic Cities.
Sunday 24 May – from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Reservations required: limited capacity event.
To book: museocarlozauli@gmail.com
Free admission for ceramic artists from AiCC cities upon reservation.
A workshop-happening marking the closing of the exhibition “Alchimie in Ceramica”. Artist Shilha Cintelli will guide participants through a collective experience of cooking food in clay crust made from local calanchi clay, in an alchemical journey through matter, time and sharing.
- Immersioni
Presentation of the publication “Immersioni” by Patrizio Bartoloni.
Sunday 24 May – 5:00 PM
Ivo Sassi Ceramic Sculpture Garden
Via San Biagio Antico 20
Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 May – 4:00 PM
Guided visit to the garden and Ivo Sassi house museum.
No reservation required.
Info: 3483601354
Set near the Torre di Oriolo, the Ivo Sassi Ceramic Sculpture Garden is a green space where art and local culture meet. The house designed by architect Filippo Monti is itself considered a work of art.
Spazio Mondial Tornianti – Gino Geminiani
Via Nuova 37
Collective exhibition by Mondial Tornianti members
- Saturday 23 May: 10:00 AM–12:30 PM / 3:00 PM–6:00 PM
- Sunday 24 May: 10:00 AM–12:30 PM
Officina Ceramica Faenza – Andrea Veronica Kotliarsky
Via Pietro Barilotti 3
Photographic printing on ceramics workshop
Saturday 23 May – from 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Lunch break included.
Workshop curated by Daniela Levera dedicated to photographic transfer techniques on ceramic surfaces, including theory sessions and practical experiments on porcelain.
Info:
officinaceramicafaenza@gmail.com
3465913578
Spazio Ceramica Faenza
Via Pistocchi 16
Communicating Vases – Ceramics and Illustration
Exhibition by Alain Cancillieri and Elvira Keller.
Opening: Friday 22 May – 6:00 PM
From 22 to 31 May during shop opening hours.
Casa Bendandi
Via Manara
Guided Tours
- Saturday 23 May – from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM
- Sunday 24 May – from 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Guided visits to Casa Bendandi and the permanent exhibition “An Art in Scale for Bendandi”.
Bottega Morigi
Via Barbavara 19/4
Animal Prints and Artist Portraits
Saturday 23 May – 10:00 AM–12:30 PM / 4:00 PM–7:00 PM
6:00 PM convivial aperitif.
A day dedicated to four-legged friends:
- The Paw Print: creating clay paw impressions
- Marilla_Kune Collective: artistic headpieces and photographic portraits
Info: 0546 29940
Atelier Boggi Gambino
Via Pistocchi 8
Grand Opening Celebration
Saturday 23 May – 5:30 PM
Fosca Boggi and Mariapia Gambino inaugurate their new shop during the Buongiorno Ceramica weekend.
Art workshops will take place throughout the weekend inside the atelier.
Info:
Fosca 3318196431
Mariapia 3382413921
Studio Lemure
Via Fornace 5/A
Ceramic Walk-in
Curated by Valentina Angelini.
Saturday 23 May – from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Creative experience open to everyone: choose your piece and freely paint your ceramic object.
No reservation required.
Price varies depending on the chosen ceramic piece.
Atelier Paola Nuovo Gómez
Corso Mazzini 52/6 – Cortile Zanelli
With the Aroma of Coffee
Saturday 23 May – from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Creative workshop to make a ceramic set dedicated to filter coffee preparation.
Reservation required:
3296535113
Open Studios – Buongiorno Ceramica 2026
- Carlo Zauli Museum
Via della Croce 6
www.museozauli.it
Saturday 10:00 AM–1:00 PM / 3:00 PM–5:00 PM
Sunday 10:00 AM–3:00 PM - Ivo Sassi Studio and Museum
Via Bondiolo 11
Info: 3483601354
Saturday and Sunday 10:30 AM–12:30 PM - Goffredo Gaeta Art Workshop
Via Firenze 445
www.goffredogaeta.com
Saturday 9:30 AM–1:00 PM / 4:00 PM–6:30 PM - Spazio Mondial Tornianti Gino Geminiani
Via Nuova 37
www.mtgg.it
335 5611621
Saturday 10:00 AM–12:30 PM / 3:00 PM–6:00 PM
Sunday 10:00 AM–12:30 PM - Paola Nuovo Gomez
Corso Giuseppe Mazzini 52/6 – Cortile Zanelli
Saturday 9:00 AM–12:30 PM / 3:00 PM–6:00 PM
Sunday 10:00 AM–12:00 PM / 4:00 PM–8:00 PM - Maestri Maiolicari Faentini by Lea Emiliani
Via Granarolo 63
www.ceramicadifaenza.it
Saturday 9:00 AM–12:30 PM / 3:00 PM–7:00 PM - Bottega Mirta Morigi & Girls
Via Barbavara 19/4
www.mirtamorigi.it
0546 29940
Saturday 9:30 AM–1:00 PM / 3:30 PM–7:00 PM - Fiorenza Pancino
Via San Filippo Neri 2/a
www.fpancino.it
333 4614772
Saturday 9:30 AM–1:00 PM / 4:00 PM–6:30 PM - Paola Laghi
Corso Matteotti 43
www.paolalaghi.it
349 616280
Saturday 9:30 AM–12:30 PM / 3:00 PM–6:30 PM - Lorena Cabal Lopez
Via Mura Gioco del Pallone 8/A – Faenza
Shared studio featuring paintings by KRY and ceramics by .L.C.L.
Saturday 9:30 AM–12:30 PM / 3:30 PM–6:30 PM - Ceramica Gatti 1928
Showroom – Via Pistocchi 14
www.ceramicagatti.it
0546 660500 - Officina Ceramica Faenza – Andrea Kotliarsky
Via Pietro Barilotti 3
www.officinaceramicafaenza.it
339 4400709
Saturday 10:00 AM–1:00 PM / 2:30 PM–6:00 PM - La Vecchia Faenza
Via Sant’Ippolito 23/A
www.ceramicafaenza.it
Guided visits to the workshop and store dedicated to traditional Faenza ceramics production.
Saturday 9:00 AM–1:00 PM / 3:00 PM–7:00 PM - Pantou Ceramics
Via Nuova 37
www.pantouceramics.com
389 6491844
Saturday 10:00 AM–12:30 PM / 3:00 PM–6:00 PM - Carlo Zoli
info@carlozoli.com
Saturday 9:30 AM–1:00 PM / 3:30 PM–6:30 PM - Elvira Keller
Corso Mazzini 63
www.kellerelvira.com
328 9359337
Saturday 9:30 AM–1:00 PM / 3:30 PM–6:30 PM - Ar3 Ceramiche – Antonella Amaretti
Via Torricelli 7 – Faenza
Saturday 9:00 AM–12:30 PM
Closed in the afternoon. - Ceramica Marta Monduzzi
Workshop: Via Frà Paganelli 2
Exhibition space: Corso Baccarini 9
www.martamonduzziceramica.it
345 2321720
Saturday 10:00 AM–1:00 PM / 3:00 PM–7:00 PM
Sunday exhibition space only: 10:00 AM–12:00 PM - Spazio Ceramica Faenza
Via Pistocchi 16
Entrance also from Piazza Nenni-Molinella
340 8643613
Sunday 10:00 AM–1:00 PM / 3:30 PM–7:30 PM
