Neriage and Nerikomi are two Japanese ceramic techniques known for their striking use of coloured clay.
Instead of adding colour to the surface, colour becomes part of the material itself — embedded in the clay the piece is made from.
The workshop starts with colour. Together with Angelica Tulimiero, we’ll learn how to mix pigments into clay, experimenting with different ratios to create a range of tones and intensities.
Angelica will then introduce us to the expressive possibilities of Neriage and Nerikomi, exploring layers, geometries, marbled effects and patterns created by combining different coloured clays.
After the demonstration, it’s time to experiment. Each participant will develop their own composition and create a patterned slab where colour and design run through the clay itself.
Using slab-building techniques, you’ll then turn your composition into a hand-built ceramic piece of your choice.
More than a decorative technique, Neriage and Nerikomi offer a new visual language to explore the relationship between colour, material and form.











