Auburn Clay Arts
808 Lincoln Way
Auburn, CA
Open Studio Hours
Mon 1 PM - 4 PM
Tues 9 AM - 4 PM
Wed 1 PM - 4 PM, 6 PM - 9 PM
Thurs 9 AM - 4 PM
Fri 9 AM - 4 PM
Sat 1 PM - 4 PM
*doors closed for lunch from 12-1
*Please view our studio rules and policies here
Nerikomi Workshop
We are excited to announce a special 4-week class focused on nerikomi, the art of combining colored clay into stacks, swirls, and other unique compositions. This class is for ceramicists of any level.
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Teacher: Jennifer Alvarez
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When: Four consecutive Saturdays in November from 5-8 pm.
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11/2/24
11/9/24
11/16/24
11/23/24
​Location: Auburn Clay Arts Studio
808 Lincoln Way, around back
Auburn CA 95603
​Cost: $200 (includes all materials and firings)​
General lesson plan:​
Week 1: Coloring the clay using mason stains, how to marble and layer for different effects, and making color blocks.
Week 2: Learn the process of cutting/building. Build vessels out of slabs/molding slabs/kurinuki cuts.
Week 3: Finishing up vessel shapes and preparing for first firing.
Week 4: Sanding and glazing for final firing.
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Book at link below
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This workshop was kindly sponsored by
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Ended
200 US dollars
Meet Jen
Jennifer has been making pottery since she was 13 and now enjoys hand building functional and decorative pieces. Her artwork is influenced by her life on the coast, her earth sciences career, and the cultural traditions of her family.