{"product_id":"nerikomi-workshop","title":"Nerikomi Workshop with Eiko Maeda","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecialty Workshop:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eLearn Nerikomi with artist Eiko Maeda\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eLearn the process of \u003cstrong\u003eNerikomi\u003c\/strong\u003e with Artist Eiko Maeda in our full-day, hands-on workshop! \u003cspan\u003eEiko trained under the late Eiji Murofushi (Fuji, Japan), one of the pioneers in the field of Nerikomi ceramics. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eNerikomi\u003c\/em\u003e is a traditional Japanese pottery technique that involves combining differently coloured clays to create patterns within the clay itself. By carefully layering, stacking, and shaping the coloured clays, intricate geometric or organic patterns are revealed once slicing through the block. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eEiko will be demonstrating this unique process and showing students how to achieve two different patterns using the Nerikomi method. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBy the end of the workshop, you'll have a better understanding of her process, and will create your very own pieces using porcelain clay and molds or forms. Students are also welcome to bring their own molds to use (must be within 5-6\" in diameter). \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eStudents will have the opportunity to purchase the necessary tools and materials to practice nerikomi at home or in the studio. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Saturday, November 28th \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10am-5pm \u003cem\u003e*includes a break for lunch\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice: \u003c\/strong\u003e$250\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(20, 146, 230);\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(15, 163, 77);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eEach participant will work with 600g (per pattern) of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/amaranthstoneware.ca\/products\/cone-5-6-wc437-frost-6?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=1d47905b9\u0026amp;_ss=r\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLaguna Frost (WC437)\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eAll tools are provided \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMolds\/Forms - 5-6\" (students are welcome to bring their own!)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eFirings\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003ePieces are ready for pickup in approximately 2-4 weeks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch6 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(15, 163, 77);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho is this class for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis workshop is open to students of \u003cstrong\u003eall skill levels\u003c\/strong\u003e, though hand building experience is helpful!\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eStudents looking to learn a new technique of creating decorative pottery from an expert\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long is the workshop?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7 hours (including a lunch break)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAbout the artist: \u003cspan\u003eEiko Maeda\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eEiko Maeda is a Japanese ceramic artist based in Woodbridge, Ontario. Her artistic journey began at Joshibi University of Art and Design in Tokyo, where she studied Japanese lacquer (Urushi) and developed a deep appreciation for Japanese art, culture, and tradition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAfter moving to Montreal, Eiko pursued ceramics at the Visual Arts Centre before discovering nerikomi, a traditional Japanese technique of layering and manipulating coloured clay to create intricate patterns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1015\/2867\/files\/Eiko_Maeda_240x240.jpg?v=1787414777\" width=\"208\" height=\"278\" style=\"margin: 3px 13px 3px 3px; float: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eShe trained under Eiji Murofushi, one of the pioneers of nerikomi ceramics, and has since dedicated her practice to exploring the technique and its limitless possibilities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThrough her work, Eiko combines her knowledge of Japanese artistic traditions with the precision and creativity of nerikomi, creating pieces inspired by the elegance and delicacy of Japanese culture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/eikoceramics?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet\u0026amp;igsi=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==\"\u003e@eikoceramics\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpaces are limited. Register early to reserve your spot!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left; padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e🗓️\u003cstrong\u003e WAITLIST: \u003c\/strong\u003eOnce the class is full, send an email to\u003ca href=\"mailto:info.amaranthstoneware@gmail.com\"\u003e info.amaranthstoneware@gmail.com\u003c\/a\u003e to join the waitlist!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease read our Class \u0026amp; Cancellation Policy below before registering \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e⬇\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amaranth Stoneware Classes","offers":[{"title":"REG. OPENS SEPT 1 - Sat. 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