1. Making ceramic objects using the coloured clay inlay technique known as Nerikomi.

2. Medium: Stoneware clay / porcelain clay / ceramic stains / transparent glaze.

3. Course description: Nerikomi was first created in Japan and involves stacking, cutting, and inlaying coloured pieces of clay to form different patterns. Using various coloured stoneware or porcelain clays, ceramic objects are made by hand-building or forming on a mould.

4. Course objectives: To learn the process of making ceramic objects using the coloured clay inlay technique known as Nerikomi or Neriage.

• Structure of course: 8 weeks

  • Session 1: Mixing coloured clay to prepare for making.
    Introduction to Nerikomi examples and how they were made.

  • Session 2: Continue mixing colours if not finished. Preparing slabs to make inlaid bowls or plates. Exploring how to design patterns using coloured clay inlays.

  • Session 3: Making coloured blocks. Preparing slabs for bowls, plates, or cylinders.

  • Session 4: Making objects.

  • Session 5: Making objects.

  • Session 6: Preparing pieces for bisque firing.

  • Session 7: Sanding and smoothing bisque-fired pieces.

  • Session 8: Glazing finished pieces.

Note: It is very important to attend all the nerikomi classes, as this practice follows a structured process with continuity from one session to the next. We also ask you to follow the teacher’s instructions. Even if you already have experience in ceramics, working with porcelain involves a different, more specific methodology that requires an adapted approach.

Langues : English, Portuguese, Français

Course / Workshop Description :
Discover how to capture the essence of people through drawing and watercolor! In this course, you will explore the fundamentals of portraiture, from foundational drawing techniques to expressive watercolor painting. Designed for beginners, the class provides a supportive and encouraging environment to develop your skills, experiment creatively, and create vibrant, emotive portraits.

Learning Objectives :

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

• Understand the proportions and key features of the human face.
• Develop drawing skills to create realistic and expressive portraits.
• Apply watercolor techniques to paint skin, eyes, hair, and backgrounds with confidence.
• Foster personal creativity and artistic expression.

Course Structure :

Week 1 – Introduction & Facial Proportions
Week 2 – Drawing Facial Features
Week 3 – Watercolor Fundamentals
Week 4 – Color Mixing for Skin Tones
Week 5 – From Drawing to Painting
Week 6 – Developing Depth and Expression
Week 7 – Details and Refinement
Week 8 – Final Project and Review