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NERIKOMI HANDBUILDING CLASS WITH JENNIFER ALVAREZ / MONDAY EVENINGS 5-8 PM

$375.00
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Nerikomi, also known as neriage, is a Japanese pottery technique where multiple colors of clay are combined to create patterned surfaces, either by stacking and slicing colored clay or by wedging them together. The resulting patterns are embedded within the clay itself, rather than applied on the surface, and can be revealed by slicing through the layered clay. This technique allows for intricate designs and unique surface decorations that are integral to the finished piece. 

This class is great for an introduction to hand building and creative technique. Your instructor Jennifer will teach you how to hand build, coil, use a slab roller, pinch pot, use potters tools, and how to apply glaze. The class will explore the nerikomi ceramics process from start to finish.

This class meets on Monday evenings starting on December 1st. The course includes various colors of clay amounting to 25 lbs, free firing, and access to glaze materials. An additional 3 hours of open studio time per week is also included.

Your instructor, Jennifer Alvarez, is a multidisciplinary artist working in the Bay Area since 2011. She has been making with clay since 2005 and enjoys combining wheel thrown and hand built elements in her ceramics. She spends her time creating and teaching throwing and hand building techniques at Auburn Clay Arts Studio and at Kollektiv Clay Studio in Northern California.

Nerikomi, also known as neriage, is a Japanese pottery technique where multiple colors of clay are combined to create patterned surfaces, either by stacking and slicing colored clay or by wedging them together. The resulting patterns are embedded within the clay itself, rather than applied on the surface, and can be revealed by slicing through the layered clay. This technique allows for intricate designs and unique surface decorations that are integral to the finished piece. 

This class is great for an introduction to hand building and creative technique. Your instructor Jennifer will teach you how to hand build, coil, use a slab roller, pinch pot, use potters tools, and how to apply glaze. The class will explore the nerikomi ceramics process from start to finish.

This class meets on Monday evenings starting on December 1st. The course includes various colors of clay amounting to 25 lbs, free firing, and access to glaze materials. An additional 3 hours of open studio time per week is also included.

Your instructor, Jennifer Alvarez, is a multidisciplinary artist working in the Bay Area since 2011. She has been making with clay since 2005 and enjoys combining wheel thrown and hand built elements in her ceramics. She spends her time creating and teaching throwing and hand building techniques at Auburn Clay Arts Studio and at Kollektiv Clay Studio in Northern California.

Which wheel throwing class should I take?

Beginner

This class is for students who are new to working on the wheel or who are still getting the hang of centering. In this class we will go over the basics of working on the wheel taking a piece from start to finish. This includes centering the clay, pulling up walls, trimming, and glazing. Students may take this class several times before being ready for the next level.

Advanced Beginner

This class is for students who have taken at least one beginner class and have the hang of the basic steps of working on the wheel including a basic comfort with centering the clay, pulling up walls, trimming and glazing. In this class we will work on increasing comfort with forming different shapes, learn to make and attach handles, carve designs, and begin to throw with intention.

Intermediate

This class is for students who have taken several classes and are comfortable working on the wheel. You should be able to center at least two pounds of clay. In this class we will work on making more advanced shapes and throwing taller and larger. Students will become more comfortable planning and executing their plan, making sets of things, and adding decoration to their pieces.

Advanced

This class is for students who are comfortable and confident working on the wheel and are looking for a refresher or specific guidance. In this class students will decide together on a project like teapots, coffee pour-overs, bottles, etc. and create a finished product. There will also be time to work on your own ideas under supervision of the instructor.


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