Culture Passport education “Sign of Self”
In 135 minutes each student creates their own sign in porcelain. Not a drawing, not a souvenir, but a symbol they take with them as an embodiment of personal values. Because a symbol holds transforming power once we consciously recognise it.
The education is intended for students in grades 9–12 and takes place either in a professional ceramics studio in Šiauliai or at your school.
How the session unfolds
It begins with questions of self-analysis drawn from personal experience. Participants reflect on their values, attitudes and worldview. Then, using a symbol analysis matrix created specifically for this programme, students form an individual sign – a personal symbol reflecting the core of their self-understanding.
This is not the pursuit of an artistic result but a creative process of meaning: the symbol is born not for aesthetic effect but out of authentic inner experience.
The work is done in porcelain with modelling tools and decorated with underglaze colours.
How the 135 minutes are divided
| Introduction | 20 min |
| Symbol analysis | 35 min |
| Creative practice | 45 min |
| Reflection and discussion | 35 min |
When the works can be collected
The works are ready for collection within 1–2 weeks and delivered in a way agreed in advance.
The link to Čiurlionis
The education is symbolically interwoven with the imperatives of Mikalojus Konstantinas Čiurlionis’s creative legacy, as it seeks to convey the idea of the symbol as the language of the inner world in the life of a young person today. As in Čiurlionis’s work, so in this education the symbol becomes a means of expressing what cannot be said in words.
Why porcelain
Porcelain is no accidental material. It “does not allow haste” – it invites you to observe and to work together.
In the studio or at your school
At the art studio in Šiauliai · €10.00 per student · 10–22 students
Vilniaus st. 134. Students work in a real ceramics studio, among the tools and materials used there every day.
At your school · €11.00 per student · 20–30 students
I come with all the materials and tools. This suits a larger class, or when travelling to Šiauliai is inconvenient.
In both cases the education lasts 135 minutes. The starting time can be agreed in advance.
Competences developed
- Critical thinking
- Cultural: cultural awareness and expression
- Creativity
- Learning to learn
- Social, emotional and healthy lifestyle
The programme complements the subjects of ethnic culture and life skills; its fields are ethnic culture and interdisciplinary art.
Adapted for students with hearing impairments
The programme has been presented to the Šiauliai branch of the Lithuanian Sign Language Translation Centre, and sign language interpreting has been discussed both in person and remotely. If there are students in the class who need this support, please let me know in advance – I will arrange sign language interpreting.
Support material for teachers
Support material comes with the education: preparation before the session, a description of the activity, and a reflection part afterwards. It is downloaded by a logged-in teacher in the Culture Passport system.
How to book
The education is booked in the Culture Passport system:
For dates, times and any questions before booking, please get in touch directly: burskaitiene@gmail.com, +370 600 04980.
About the author
The education is led by Ramunė Burškaitienė – an educationalist and artist, doctor of social sciences, with many years of experience working with children, teenagers and students.
