Learn the Japanese pattern-making technique of Nerikomi in this 4 week course.

Nerikomi, or Neriage is a Japanese technique to create interesting pottery surfaces by combining multiple clays and coloured clays. The basic idea of the technique is the same with agateware and marbled ware; to create patterns in the clay body. In Japan, it has been developed further to create geometric patterns, floral motifs and cartoon characters in clay.

Introduction to Nerikomi is a 4 week course providing an insight into pattern making in this Japanese technique. You will learn the rules, tips and tricks in manipulating clay and the basics of designing while exploring a small variety of patterns.

You will form simple shapes such as plates and bowls with Nerikomi slabs, which will then be fired and glazed.

This course will cover:

Colouring clay
Introduction to various pattern making including:
Ichimatsu (Checked pattern)
Uzura-de (a traditional Nerikomi pattern)
Striping and marbling

This course is suitable for those with little to no experience of ceramics. All materials and firing costs are included, size restrictions apply.

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Additional information

The building is fully wheelchair accessible. Please visit our access page on our website for more information on getting here, parking and facilities.

Adults’ courses are 18+ unless otherwise stated.

Evidence of concessionary status must be shown on the first day of the course.

Booking on a course at Camden Art Centre signifies your agreement to our terms and conditions as stated in our Learning Agreement.

Bookings are non-refundable and non-transferable, unless the course is cancelled by the Centre. See Learning Agreement for details.

Course attendees must adhere to our Covid-19 safety measures as stated in our Learning Agreement.

Please note we require course attendees to have undertaken a lateral flow test (that produced a negative test result) within the preceding 48 hours before a session.

The Artist

Mizuyo Yamashita is a Japanese ceramicist based in London. Mizuyo makes tableware and objects inspired by traditional shapes & techniques. Mizuyo also teaches the techniques she learnt in the research of Japanese potteries in her studio and at other organisations.