Nerikomi Workshop

Create beautiful ceramics from the inside out in this Nerikomi pottery workshop in Brighton!



3.5 hours Class size 4 to 8 guests       £65 (PayPal Pay in 3 available)

Discover the fascinating art of Nerikomi in this ceramics workshop in Brighton. This traditional Japanese technique uses coloured clay to create intricate patterns running all the way through each piece. Unlike surface decoration, these designs become an integral part of the clay itself, producing unique and enduring works.
Suitable for beginners and experienced makers alike, this workshop offers a relaxed and supportive introduction to working with coloured clay. You'll learn a variety of techniques while experimenting with colour, pattern, and form at your own pace.
What to expect:
  • Learn the fundamentals of the Japanese Nerikomi technique.
  • Explore how to slice, layer, extrude, and blend coloured clays to create intricate patterns.
  • Begin with small projects such as beads and buttons to build your skills.
  • Progress to creating jewellery, small bowls, cups, sculptural pieces, slab-built forms, and press-moulded work.
  • Work with white earthenware clay and ceramic stains before progressing to porcelain.
  • Have the opportunity to explore Neriage, the wheel-thrown version of coloured clay pottery, using the studio's electric pottery wheels as your confidence develops.
  • Receive step-by-step guidance throughout the workshop.
By the end of the workshop, you'll have created your own colourful Nerikomi ceramics and gained the skills and confidence to continue exploring this beautiful Japanese pottery technique.
What you'll get
We will go through the basic steps involved in making little loaves of clay to create beads, cups, buttons, bowls, or sculptures. You will be amazed at what you can make with a bit of guidance!
Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly.
What to bring
Just yourself!
Suitable for

This class is great for a team building activity, birthday or hen do.

This experience would also be a fun gift for her or gift for mum.

Location

1 Church Mews, Waterloo Street, Brighton And Hove

The venue is close to a bus stop, we are located in central Brighton.

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Nerikomi is a Japanese ceramic technique in which coloured clays are layered and patterned so that the design runs throughout the clay body rather than being applied to the surface.
As the clay is cut, formed, and shaped, the patterns emerge naturally, creating clean geometric designs and subtle harmonies of colour. Porcelain is particularly well suited to this process, as its white body responds beautifully to ceramic stains, allowing a wide range of vibrant and nuanced colours to be achieved.
The technique requires patience and careful preparation. Much of the work takes place before any object is built, with considerable time devoted to preparing and manipulating the coloured clay through a variety of methods.
I began working with nerikomi in 2011 because it offered a unique way to engage directly with colour, integrating pattern and form into the very structure of the ceramic piece.

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2026-08-14 15:00:00
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