10:00 - 16:00

Level: All levels

Originating from Japan, kurinuki is a traditional hand-building technique involving the hollowing out a block of clay and carving the exterior surface. The kurinuki process is fun, straightforward and very calming. Join Debbie to explore a different way to work with clay; Kurinuki involves carving both the inside and the exterior to form a vessel or box.  The intention is to make a vessel with a highly textured surface. We will form the blocks of clay, and then carve using knives, carving tools and wires.  Over the course of the workshop we will make a cup, a vase and a box.  Debbie will bring 3 different clays for you to try – stoneware, earthenware & crank.  Debbie will dry, fire and glaze and return your work to Micklems Farm for you to collect.  Alternative arrangements can be made.

Skills and Techniques covered:

• Forming the clay blocks

• Working with 3 different clays

• Thinking about the design before starting to carve

• Carving using specific tools on both the interior and exterior of the pots

• Forming both lids and foot rings as part of the pot or box

• Adding colour using slips          

At the end of the day, Debbie will take your work back to her studio fir glazing and firing. The pots will be ready for collection in about 4-6 weeks.

Materials:

Materials will be provided by the tutor. The approximate cost of these will be £30 to include clay, glazing and firing, payable to the tutor during the course. The items you will need to bring with you are listed below.

What to bring:

• Apron, old tea-towels, notes books & pens if you wish to take notes.

• A packed lunch

Included on the day:

• Any other materials not specified for student to bring/pay for on the day

• Expert tuition

• 1 to 1 guidance

• Detailed demonstrations

• A selection of tea, freshly brewed coffee, biscuits and delicious cakes. If you have any specific dietary requirements or allergies, please feel free to bring along your own provisions/milk alternatives etc.

And of course you take your wonderful creations from the day. If you share any photographs of your day here and/or your finished work, we’d love to see them so please tag us @micklemsfarmcreativeworkshops or use the hashtag #micklemsfarmcreativeworkshops.

Terms - Fee is payable on booking. If, having booked, you can no longer attend, we are unable to offer a refund or transfer you to another workshop. However, you may nominate someone else to attend the workshop or class in your place by notifying us using the contact page on the Micklems Farm website. We reserve the right to cancel a workshop up to 48 hours prior to the workshop date. We will only cancel due to insufficient places sold and you will be refunded the full amount paid.

Number of students: 10