In this one-day workshop, students will explore the art of nerikomi by combining pigmented clays with naturally colored clay bodies to create layered compositions within slabs. Through cutting, stacking, and arranging colored clay, participants will develop bold patterns and visual movement embedded directly into the material itself.
These custom slabs will then be formed into functional utensil holders, allowing the pattern to wrap and flow around a larger surface. The focus will be on thoughtful composition, clean construction, and showcasing the inherent beauty of colored clay in a practical kitchen form.
Students will leave class with their utensil holders ready for drying and firing; finished pieces will be available for pickup approximately 3–4 weeks later.