Buongiorno Ceramica

Buongiorno Ceramica in Faenza: the national ceramics festival

Buongiorno Ceramica is the great widespread festival dedicated to Italian artistic and artisan ceramics, promoted by AiCC - Associazione Italiana Città della Ceramica (Italian Association of Ceramic Cities) and simultaneously involving about 60 Municipalities with established ceramic traditions throughout Italy, with over 500 events in a single weekend. Faenza, in the heart of Emilia-Romagna and in the province of Ravenna, is not just one of the stops on the event: it is the pilot city and the seat of AiCC, the place that gave its name to the world-renowned earthenware (faïence).

Open Workshops and a City Celebrating

Throughout the weekend, Faenza's ceramic artists open the doors of the magical places of ceramic making to the public: historic workshops, ateliers, schools, laboratories, and art galleries where ceramics are conceived and created every day. The historic center transforms into an open-air path featuring demonstrations on the potter's wheel, performances, exhibitions, and workshops for adults and children, designed to let visitors touch clay and discover the secrets of an ancient craft that is still very much alive in Faenza.

The Ceramic Maker's Breakfast and Aperitif

Among the most beloved moments are the Ceramic Maker's Breakfast and the Ceramic Maker's Aperitif: morning coffee and good local wine are served in cups and glasses handcrafted by Faenza's ceramic workshops. It's the most convivial way to experience the event, turning every daily gesture into a small tribute to the local craftsmanship.

Museums Take Center Stage

The Faenza program involves the city's major institutions. At the MIC - International Museum of Ceramics, one of the world's most important of its kind, guided tours of the collections and current temporary exhibitions are held. The Carlo Zauli Museum offers artist-led workshops, exhibition finissages, book presentations, and days dedicated to dialogue between different ceramic cities, confirming the event's contemporary and network-oriented vocation.

A National Network, a Faenza Soul

Buongiorno Ceramica showcases ceramics as an identity heritage, artisan knowledge, and contemporary creativity. For the public, it's the ideal opportunity to discover from within the tradition that has made Faenza and the entire Emilia-Romagna region famous, meet the artists, witness the creation of a work, and take home a unique piece. A free, accessible, and family-friendly event that confirms the role of the Municipality of Faenza as the Italian capital of ceramics each year.