{"product_id":"4-week-nerikomi-handbuilding-wednesday-evenings-july-15-august-5","title":"4-Week Nerikomi Handbuilding \/\/ Wednesday Evenings \/\/ July 15 - August 5 \/\/ $300","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWelcome to the magical world of Nerikomi pottery with \u003ca title=\"Jules Mills’ Instagram\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/clay_soup?igsh=ego4z2tkbxhsmm5j\"\u003eJules Mills\u003c\/a\u003e! Held from \u003cstrong\u003eJuly 15th to August 5th, 6:30 - 9:30pm.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCourse cost: $300 including all clay, glazes, firings, and pottery supplies.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e*\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSign up for two people or two 4-week Nerikomi sessions and enjoy $20 off\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExplore the colourful, meditative world of patterning and pigmentation in this four-day handbuilding workshop. Using \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003enerikomi-inspired techniques\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (a Japanese artisanal method that translates to “kneading-into”), you’ll learn how to incorporate pigments directly into clay and use these coloured clay bodies to build layered, marbled, and patterned designs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis decorative method focuses on surface design that’s embedded within the clay itself—rather than added with glaze—making it an ideal playground for experimentation, creativity, and unexpected results.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe’ll start with the basics—an introduction to the materials at play and the history behind this striking technique. You’ll learn how to colour clay, plan simple patterns, and begin constructing “sushi roll”-style patterned blocks. Think: slice-and-reveal surprises, bold contrasts, and hypnotic layering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce your blocks have firmed up, we’ll slice, flatten, and transform them into functional forms using slump molds and handbuilding techniques. You’ll combine colourful surface design with slab construction to create objects like plates, trays, or tiles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll pieces will be clear glazed and food-safe when finished (upon request and based on attendees’ preference)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis workshop is beginner- and intermediate-friendly, with lots of room for play, personal style, and creative problem-solving. You’ll leave with a small collection of finished work and a solid foundation in one of the most visually exciting decorative methods in ceramics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll finished work will be ready for pickup in 3–4 weeks.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHouse Rules:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003eAll courses are for adults (18+) unless otherwise stated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003eWe require a minimum of 3 weeks’ notice to reschedule your spot — please reach out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003eClass purchases cannot be refunded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003eMissed courses or classes cannot be refunded or credited \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003eWe may photograph student work for promotional use — but we value and respect your privacy and comfort above all else\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003eClean up and safety are essential to every potters' practice; the last 25 minutes of class are for cleaning up our joyful mess\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e**\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe reserve the right to cancel a class if minimum enrollment is not met. In such cases, participants will have the option to transfer to another available class or receive a full refund.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Pottery Club","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52542963777717,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/3464\/8501\/files\/8-weekfoundations_Image.png?v=1748896539","url":"https:\/\/www.thepotteryclubto.com\/products\/4-week-nerikomi-handbuilding-wednesday-evenings-july-15-august-5","provider":"The Pottery Club","version":"1.0","type":"link"}