{"product_id":"august-nerikomi-surface-lab-color-and-rhythm-in-clay","title":"August Nerikomi Surface Lab: Color and Rhythm in Clay","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 4-week intermediate Nerikomi class focuses on advanced colored clay techniques, pattern development, and surface design. Students will explore different methods of coloring clay and constructing patterns through layering, slicing, stretching, and assembling clay forms. Emphasis will be placed on design principles, composition, repetition, and developing personal pattern language through experimentation and guided projects. Ideal for students with prior clay experience who want to deepen their technical and creative approach to Nerikomi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt is recommended that you are already comfortable working with basic hand-building techniques and have taken Introduction to Nerikomi – Pattern \u0026amp; Form.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_3QeYy _2Yzm6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_3_S4y\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_-5WYO\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eLocation\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eStill Life Ferndale\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e4WLr\"\u003e700 Livernois St.,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e4WLr\"\u003eFerndale, MI 48220\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e4WLr\"\u003eThursdays from 6:30-8:30 pm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eClass Outline\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_1nd00\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eEach session focuses on a specific aspect:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeek 1: Color \u0026amp; Pattern Foundations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeek 2: Building Patterns\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeek 3: Applying Patterns to Form\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeek 4: Glazing \u0026amp; End of Class Discussion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_1nd00\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt is recommended that you are already comfortable working with basic hand-building techniques and have taken Introduction to Nerikomi – Pattern \u0026amp; Form\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eEveryone will be encouraged to have fun and enjoy this journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"_1nd00\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout This Class\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_1nd00\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo get the most out of this class, we recommend that you feel comfortable with all of the steps and processes you learned in \u003cstrong\u003eBeginning Handbuilding\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eand\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIntroduction to Nerikomi – Pattern \u0026amp; Form\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies needed for this class:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e• Cone 5-6 white clay body of your choosing (B-mix provided by studio)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e • Colored stains or Mason stains of your choosing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e • \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/ferndale.still-life-studio.com\/collections\/tools\/products\/signature-all-inclusive-pottery-tool-kit\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOur Signature All-Inclusive Pottery Tool Kit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e • X-Acto knife or precision carving tools\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e • Thin wire cutter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e• Tenugui-size cotton cloth\/fabric (13.5 x 35.5 inches)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e • Flexible ruler and sketchbook for pattern planning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e • Small plastic containers for colored slips\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eOptional:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e • Colored pencils or markers for design sketches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e • Damp box for storing work-in-progress pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e • Small containers for organizing colored clay pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_1nd00\"\u003eSLS's recycled studio clay and bisque firing for up to 12 pieces are also included in the class. \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFor non-members, glaze firing is included in the course fee. \u003c\/span\u003eAdditional clay is available for purchase at our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ferndale.still-life-studio.com\/collections\/clay-for-sale\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eClay + Supply Shop\u003c\/a\u003e as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/still-life-studio.com\/pages\/faqs\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFAQ page\u003c\/a\u003e has answers to common questions about our classes. See who is teaching our upcoming classes\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/still-life-studio.com\/pages\/still-life-teaching-roster\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"_1nd00\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e4WLr\"\u003ePolicies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/still-life-studio.com\/pages\/liability-waiver\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/still-life-studio.com\/pages\/liability-waiver\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e enrolling in a class or workshop, you are acknowledging that you have read and understand the safety instructions and liability waiver.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCancellations made 4 or more days before the start of the class will\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e be refunded. For cancellations made fewer than 4 full days, but more than 24 hours before the start time, a 50% refund or 50% credit toward another class or workshop will be issued. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe cannot provide refunds or credits for cancellations or rescheduling requests made fewer than 24 hours before the start time of class, if you miss your class, or arrive too late to participate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur classes are for adults.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you have a child under 18 interested in taking a class, please contact us before enrolling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Still Life Studios Ferndale","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44404191559731,"sku":"S02HBB2NERIKOMI826LA","price":215.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0576\/1135\/4163\/files\/Untitled_design_3_fc2d2184-9418-4dcd-9ef8-84cb65f84a22.png?v=1781806064","url":"https:\/\/ferndale.still-life-studio.com\/products\/august-nerikomi-surface-lab-color-and-rhythm-in-clay","provider":"Still Life Studios Ferndale","version":"1.0","type":"link"}