We are excited to announce a second round of Jenn's special Nerikomi class - the art of combining colored clay into stacks, swirls, and other unique compositions. We lengthened the course to 5 weeks to allow for some deeper dives into this technique. This class is for ceramicists of any level. 

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Teacher: Jennifer Alvarez

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When: Five consecutive Saturdays in November from 5-8 pm.

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3/1/25

3/8/25

3/15/25

3/22/25

3/29/25 

 

​Location: Auburn Clay Arts Studio

808 Lincoln Way, around back

Auburn CA 95603

 

​Cost: $260 (slightly more than the throwing classes due to the extra materials needed)

 

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: Continuing with handbuilding techniques above. 

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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