T1 Ronél Koen - Nerikomi beginners to intermediate. Six weeks Mondays: (February 2nd - March 16th) 1.30pm - 4.30pm

from A$325.00

SORPC Members: $325 Non-members: $350. 10 places

This is a basic introduction to the principles and techniques involved in the making and layering process of Nerikomi patterns and designs and the various ways and techniques used to apply and incorporate these patterns into hand-built work. We will also explore related surface decorating techniques like stained clay and engobe/slip inlaying and surface textures using carving and mark making.

  •  Explore and build two basic guided Nerikomi designs

  • Learn various ways to apply these designs to different hand-built shapes

  •  Using aids like cutting rings and plaster moulds to aid in hand building to achieve interesting shapes.

  •  Discussing correct ways to store Nerikomi designs for future use

  •  Discussing impression techniques and which techniquesworks best for which application

  •  Surface preparation pre- and post-firing.

  •  Safe sanding practices

What to bring: Enclosed shoes, apron; plastic bags to cover work, scoring tools, rolling pin, about 1m of calico or any suitable undyed, unbleached cotton fabric, small plastic container with lid that can seal tight, brushes, sponges, micro fibre cloth.

Bring your own project ideas of what you would like to create.

Keeping a visual diary handy is useful for sketching ideas and taking notes as you progress.

All work will be fired at mid-fire temperatures

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SORPC Members: $325 Non-members: $350. 10 places

This is a basic introduction to the principles and techniques involved in the making and layering process of Nerikomi patterns and designs and the various ways and techniques used to apply and incorporate these patterns into hand-built work. We will also explore related surface decorating techniques like stained clay and engobe/slip inlaying and surface textures using carving and mark making.

  •  Explore and build two basic guided Nerikomi designs

  • Learn various ways to apply these designs to different hand-built shapes

  •  Using aids like cutting rings and plaster moulds to aid in hand building to achieve interesting shapes.

  •  Discussing correct ways to store Nerikomi designs for future use

  •  Discussing impression techniques and which techniquesworks best for which application

  •  Surface preparation pre- and post-firing.

  •  Safe sanding practices

What to bring: Enclosed shoes, apron; plastic bags to cover work, scoring tools, rolling pin, about 1m of calico or any suitable undyed, unbleached cotton fabric, small plastic container with lid that can seal tight, brushes, sponges, micro fibre cloth.

Bring your own project ideas of what you would like to create.

Keeping a visual diary handy is useful for sketching ideas and taking notes as you progress.

All work will be fired at mid-fire temperatures

Ronél Koen specialise in Nerikomi-inspired, functional art, and her work is influenced and driven by her love of the Namibian landscape and the delicate balance between tone, texture and form.

She uses the intricate layering of clay into Nerikomi patterns, an ancient Japanese technique, to explore these narratives. Through the layering process used in Nerikomi, she can draw awareness to the surface beneath the clay by drawing the eye into the surface. This approach becomes an abstract exploration into 'painting' with clay.

Her work also questions the fine line between utilitarianism and objects of art, and I create work that draws on our sense of nostalgia, loss, memory and longing.

Having varied and diverse experiences and influences has impacted her aesthetic and infused her work with a sense of discipline, order and design.