Nerikomi Workshop

Service Description

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.  ​ Teacher: Jennifer Alvarez ​ When: Four consecutive Saturdays in November from 5-8 pm. ​ 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: $260 (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.