Nerikomi – Hand-building with Coloured Clay

Learn to work with colored clay to make beautifully patterned ceramics in our Nerikomi hand-building course!

Join us for a vibrant 2.5-hour ceramic workshop where you’ll explore a decorative clay technique: marbling with colored clay. Perfect for beginners and those looking to deepen their hand-building skills, this course offers a playful deep dive into surface design with colored clays.

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Date & Time: 

• 5th September
• Time: 10:30 – 13:0
• Location: Clayground Berlin

Languages: English

Level: Beginners are welcome

What You’ll Learn

• Learn how to mix and layer colored clays to create swirling marbled patterns
• Use slab-building techniques to shape your patterned clay into cups, bowls, or plates
• Explore the Japanese art of nerikomi, where intricate patterns are built into the clay itself
• Practice precision stacking, slicing, and assembling to form detailed geometric or organic motifs
• Apply your new skills to create bold, patterned ceramic work with your creative voice

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What’s Included

• Small group (max 6 participants) for personalized support
• All materials, tools, and colored clay are provided
• Bisque and glaze firing included (we’ll glaze your work with clear glaze and fire it after the workshop)
• Your finished pieces will be ready to pick up, approximately 2-3 weeks later

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This is a unique opportunity to explore a rich decorative method with colored clay while developing your handbuilding skills. Come experiment, learn, and play—no experience needed!

The course fee includes expert teaching, personal help, coloured clay, ceramics tools, plus our glazing and firing service. 

By the end of this Nerikomi hand-building course, you’ll be able to:

• Plan your Nerikomi-patterned clay project
• Arrange multiple colors of clay in the right way to have your desired effect
• Learn how to use your patterns to create a ceramic collage
• Build functional ceramic pieces using hand-building techniques and moulds

Who is this Nerikomi ceramics course for?

Anyone interested in working with colored clay! Beginners and experts are welcome!

Whether you’re completely new to hand-building or want to add a new skill to your toolkit, this course is for you.

Before booking, please read all details below regarding canceled bookings and missing classes.

Cancellations

Cancellations must be made at least 7 days before the course start date to receive a full refund. No refunds will be given when cancellations are made after this date.