nerikomi workshop
2024-04-24 09:00 - 12:00 (Africa/Cairo) | Fabrica Design Platform, Dar Khawla Building, Chehade Street, Beirut, 0000 0000, United States
Discover the mesmerizing art of Nerikomi, a Japanese technique that celebrates color, pattern, and precision through the layering and slicing of contrasting clays. In this workshop, participants will work with white and brown clay to craft intricate marbled and geometric patterns that reveal the natural beauty of clay itself—no glaze required. The process encourages patience, control, and experimentation, resulting in unique surfaces that are as tactile as they are visual.
key learning objectives:
Learn the fundamentals of Nerikomi using white and brown clay bodies
Explore pattern creation through layering, slicing, and assembling colored clays
Understand clay compatibility, moisture balance, and joining techniques
Develop forms that highlight pattern continuity and visual rhythm
Refine and finish pieces to enhance contrast and material depth
what to expect:
Step-by-step demonstrations of Nerikomi preparation and composition
Hands-on experimentation with patterned slabs and vessels
Guidance on cutting, arranging, and building forms from patterned blocks
Techniques for refining, burnishing, and finishing unglazed Nerikomi surfaces
A meditative and rewarding experience celebrating clay’s natural duality and expressive potential
