(2 Day) Beginners Hand Building with Nerikomi

Get ready to get your hands dirty and create unique pottery pieces in this beginners' hand-building workshop with a twist!

Hand Building with Nerikomi – Two-Day Beginner Ceramic Workshop

Join ceramic artist Natalie Yates for a creative, beginner-friendly two-day workshop exploring hand-building with Nerikomi, a decorative clay technique that layers coloured clay to create pattern through the form itself.

Day 1 focuses on creating Nerikomi clay patterns, which participants will then apply to a series of small ceramic homewares using the pinch pot method. You’ll learn the fundamentals of hand building while experimenting with colour, pattern, and form.

Day 2 introduces the scratch-back technique, where participants carefully carve back into their leather-hard pieces to reveal the Nerikomi designs beneath the surface. You’ll refine and finish your work, preparing pieces ready for firing.

This workshop is designed specifically for beginners, with step-by-step guidance and plenty of opportunity to explore at your own pace.

Workshop Details:
📍 Ormeau Community Centre
3 Cuthbert Drive, Ormeau

🗓 Session 1: Friday 14 March, 11:00am – 2:30pm
🗓 Session 2: Friday 21 March, 10:30am – 12:30pm

All materials provided. Finished works will be fired and returned at a later date.

Places are limited to ensure individual support. Perfect for anyone interested in contemporary ceramics, surface design, and creative process.