Learn the ancient Japanese technique of Nerikomi. Nerikomi is a decorative ceramic process which involves stacking coloured clay and then slicing through the cross section to reveal a pattern, which can then be used as a surface decoration. The outcome reflects a combination of both careful planning and accidental surprise resulting in colourful and endless surface patterns. 

In this 3hr course you will be taught various Nerikomi techniques which can be applied in into your own choice of tableware – dish or plate. Choose from our range of colours to create  more traditional marbled patterns or a more freeform organic design. 

**CLASS OVERVIEW**


-	Geometric & Organic block making demonstration: Learn a range of Nerikomi techniques which will allow you to make a various patterns. These can be applied in multiple ways to create a unique range surface designs. Our teacher will take you through each step showing you 3 or 4 basic techniques which will allow you to decide on your own mix of colours and patterns you wish to use.
-	Slab Rolling & Press moulding: Learn how to shape the decorated clay into different dish shapes using a variety of our studio mould. 
-	Create your own patterned dish, or more if you have time. 


The class is designed for adults, however, children under the age of 16 are welcome, but must be accompanied by a ticket paying adult.

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Pottery Marbling & Surface Pattern Design - Make your own Nerikomi Ceramic Dishes

Kristina Kazantseva

Wonderful teachers, lovely atmosphere.
It's my new favourite thing to do!

Wing Ki Too

The tutor is very nice. I enjoyed making pottery as the environment is cozyand chill. The tutor guided me throughout the course, I would suggest you to take their courses! Lovely!

Saoirse Reid

Awesome class, Ines was a joy to learn from and the class was super calm and well explained- I left feeling relaxed and satisfied with my new skills! 100% would recommend for some much needed clay therapy 👍

Archana Sagar

The class was great. A lot of fun. Aprons provides and lots of clay to make your pieces. 

Postage value is too high. My piece was stained and it had a crack in the glaze which I was super unhappy about. 

Overall a fun class. 

Clare Joy

Wonderful  class. The teacher, Ines, was brilliant - explained everything very clearly and made it great fun! I will definitely be back for more

Justine Rinnooy Kan

The course was a lot of fun and Ines is really nice. Would definitely recommend!

Mila Zudina

Ines is a great teacher and learning this technique was so much fun and very relaxing! 

Alexandra Eder

I enjoyed this workshop very much. Ines is a fantastic teacher with great knowledge, skills and patience. The studio space is also absolutely stunning and I’ll be definitely returning. Thank you ! 

Mary Jelen

Absolutely brilliant! I did this with a friend and we thoroughly enjoyed the morning. It was great to spend the time being creative and learning a new skill and the teacher was really enthusiastic bringing lots of ideas and creativity. Highly recommend 

Julie Hayet

Excellent teacher and a wonderful experience as a first timer, will definitely book again...

Sara Edilbe

Thé session was so much fun and very informative 

Camille Jamet

I loved the class. Ines created a well structured and easy to follow workshop. All student works came out so nicely. I can really recommend this class! It‘s a lot of fun. 

Mary  O'Neill

I really enjoyed this excellent pottery marbling class. The teacher   very good and she was helpful and friendly.  I would recommend  highly.

Robyn Harker

This was my second visit to Ines' Nerikomi workshop.  Ines is really knowledgeable about her craft and teaches the course in a light-hearted way. A lovely way to spend a few hours doing something creative. I will absolutely be returning again 😁

Paawan Patel

Fun class. Would recommend to anyone looking to get a little creative.

Claire Healy

Excellent 3 hour Saturday course where we learnt new techniques and were able to produce between 2-4 beautiful pieces depending on what method we chose. The instructor was great and the class was small (6 people) which was perfect. Highly recommend! 

Olivia King

Georgia Wright

My second time taking this workshop - the Nerikomi dishes come out beautiful and of a very high quality. Excellent studio with a warm and welcoming atmosphere

Akshay  Agrawal 

Great fun! Must do class if you are art backwards like me. Was like going back to childhood and playing with mud and clay but with a purpose (of creating pottery). 

Sheila Stirrup

Our three sons gave us Obby vouchers for a special wedding anniversary. We used some of them for this class, and it was such a good choice. The session was really enjoyable-relaxing, informative and productive. Not having done any claywork for years and years, we both felt we improved our skills. Real lifelong learning! What is more, we were both pleased with the results. We would both love to do more of this. Excellent!

Jess Trafford

Inez was friendly, warm, encouraging and great at explaining and modelling the methods and techniques. The class was small enough that it was easy to get help when needed. I had a great time and can’t wait to see how my pieces turned out. Would highly recommend. 

Yolanda Adra

Ines is an excellent and enthusiastic teacher, and it was a memorable and fun experience learning this new technique with her.   

Marisa Pinana

I recently participated in the Pottery Marbling & Surface Pattern Design workshop and it was absolutely fantastic! Ines was incredibly talented and passionate. The workshop was well-organized and provided all the necessary materials. I loved the opportunity to unleash my creativity and experiment with different colours and patterns. Highly recommended for anyone seeking a unique and rewarding artistic adventure!

Charlotte Heathfield

It was a fantastic few hours where I could absorb myself in creating something unique and explore different techniques. The process was demonstrated clearly and help was on hand at all times. A great way to spend a few hours and now I have a set of beautiful bowls to treasure. 

susanne laurvigen

Hi there 
Really enjoyed every minute and always fun to learn new things 😉

Michelle Heath

I love this studio. Such nice instructors and such a nice central location within the city. Class sizes are small enough to get one to one time which is great. I recommend them to everyone. ☺️

Paul Sabas

Loved our Nerokomi workshop - came with a few friends and really happy with the techniques that were shown to us. Had a great time and looking forward to seeing the works glazed!

Molly Chowdhury 

It was an excellent Nerikomi class . Liz is a wonderful teacher. And I look forward to attending more classes. Thanks. 

Nerikomi Workshop -  Marbled Clay Tableware

Oleksandra Stepanets

It was incredible class, very comfortable and warm atmosphere. Will definitely go for one more try to make something special!

Alice Trouncer

This is the best class I've done at Decima. It was very well taught, and presented lots of options for creativity - loads of colours, moulds (from tiny pots to big plates) and ways to play with marbling. It's also better paced than some of Decima's other classes: you can easily make two items, if not three or even four.
My only comment is that, unlike the pics in this listing suggest, the class really isn't about checkerboard pottery. I had gone to the class intending to focus on that pattern, but it turns out it's really time-consuming, and not really what the class is about - it's much more about marbling. Also, you work with white base clay and add patterns onto it (which is very understandable as they go to the trouble of making their own coloured clay), so you couldn't really make the two-coloured checkerboard shown in some of the pics. Two people in the class did make checkerboard pieces, so it is possible, but in the end, I actually preferred the creativity of the marbling process. I'm very much looking forward to picking up my pieces.

Elcin Calado

Magdalena Blawat

It was a great session. I’d definitely come back for some other workshops 

Yolanda  Adra

Excellent instruction.  This was our second time to return and learn something new from Decima. 

Learn how to make colourful geometric & marbled patterns with clay and then turn your designs into glazed functional dishes.

Decima Clay Borough

Decima Bermondsey

Standard ticket will include the course and the cost of all materials and kiln firings.

Make Your Own Nerikomi/Marbled Ceramic Dishes

Ticket will include the course, all the materials, kiln firings and shipping of fired works.

Make Your Own Nerikomi/Marbled Ceramic Dishes - Including Shipping of Works

Standard ticket will include the course and the cost of all materials and kiln firings. Collect your fired work at the studio. 

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Irina Razumovskaya is a Russian-Israeli ceramic sculptor and educator based in London. Her work combines architectural forms with innovative surfaces and glaze.

Inés is Spanish-Filipino industrial designer and bespoke homeware manufacturer based in London, focusing on architectural ceramics and interiors.

In her practice Vicky specialises in creating compositions that find visual balance. She is strongly influenced by her perception of the built environment.

Annette Lindenberg is a German/British ceramicist, whose work focuses on Kurinuki, the Japanese method of hollowing and carving blocks of clay. 

Ruby Elliot is an illustrator, cartoonist and author based in London. She publishes work online and in print under the name Rubyetc. 

Unu Sohn is a ceramic artist based in London. She obtained her MA in Ceramics from the Royal College of Art following a post-baccalaureate at the SAIC Chicago. 

Karlina Mezecka is an artist from Riga,  based in London. Karlina got her BA in ceramics at the Art Academy of Latvia, MA Royal College of Art London. 

Elizabeth Jackson lives and works in London. She graduated in 2021 with an MA in Ceramics & Glass from the RCA.

Eugene graduated from Central Saint Martins in 2016 and the Royal College of Art in 2018. Eugene employs throwing, press moulding, and slip casting techniques. 

In her artistic practice, Joely designs and creates a diverse array of functional and decorative wares, prioritising vibrant surface design and texture.

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