Colourful Clay: An Intro to Nerikomi

$195.00

Discover Nerikomi, a Japanese technique that uses layers of coloured clay to create patterns. You’ll start with a clay kit ready for you with a selection of colour stained clays before diving into learning the intricacies of staining clay with your choice of accent colour. Then through stacking and slicing, you’ll learn how to create simple patterns with hand-built forms to showcase your beautiful work.

What you will leave with:

  • Confidence to stain clay

  • An understanding of creating simple patterns in clay

  • Knowledge about drying and finishing your work

  • 2-4 pieces, small bowls and dishes

This workshop is beginner friendly and open to all levels of experience—just come ready to experiment and have fun.

  • Saturday October 24th @ 1 - 5p

  • Cost: $195.00+HST includes enrolment for 1, all materials, studio equipment & tools, and firings

  • Finished work will be ready approx. 3-4 weeks following the workshop

This Workshop is led by nerikomi artist Deborah Hatanaka: 

Deborah is a Toronto-based ceramic artist working in hand-building, with a background in textiles and design that informs her layered approach to clay. Her work explores patterns in nature through Nerikomi. In Deborah’s workshops, she focuses on accessible techniques and encourages playful experimentation.

For more info on Deborah and her practice visit toruceramics.com

Discover Nerikomi, a Japanese technique that uses layers of coloured clay to create patterns. You’ll start with a clay kit ready for you with a selection of colour stained clays before diving into learning the intricacies of staining clay with your choice of accent colour. Then through stacking and slicing, you’ll learn how to create simple patterns with hand-built forms to showcase your beautiful work.

What you will leave with:

  • Confidence to stain clay

  • An understanding of creating simple patterns in clay

  • Knowledge about drying and finishing your work

  • 2-4 pieces, small bowls and dishes

This workshop is beginner friendly and open to all levels of experience—just come ready to experiment and have fun.

  • Saturday October 24th @ 1 - 5p

  • Cost: $195.00+HST includes enrolment for 1, all materials, studio equipment & tools, and firings

  • Finished work will be ready approx. 3-4 weeks following the workshop

This Workshop is led by nerikomi artist Deborah Hatanaka: 

Deborah is a Toronto-based ceramic artist working in hand-building, with a background in textiles and design that informs her layered approach to clay. Her work explores patterns in nature through Nerikomi. In Deborah’s workshops, she focuses on accessible techniques and encourages playful experimentation.

For more info on Deborah and her practice visit toruceramics.com