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Intro to Nerikomi: Pattern Making with Colored Clay (August)

Intro to Nerikomi with Rie Dion

Nerikomi is a decorative ceramic technique established in Japan. Working with colored clay is a fun way to introduce color and pattern onto your ceramic work. In this class, we’ll look at examples of this ceramic art form and walk through the step by step creation of colored blocks of clay. By stacking and slicing through the cross section we’ll reveal simple patterns of colored clay and use them to create small plates. No prior experience with ceramics required – all are welcome!

General Tuition: $160
Pay It Forward: $185
Scholarship Tier I (Limited): $135

Accessibility Notice –
This class takes place in the Sculpture Lab which is located on the first floor.  This class may require materials or processes that are hazardous for animals. Please email classes@kala.org prior to enrolling so we can assess if we are able to accommodate you and your service animal safely and efficiently.

  • Tuition: $160
  • Location: Sculpture Lab
  • Instructor: Rie Dion
  • 1 Classes
  • Saturday, August 23, 2025
  • 10:00AM — 1:00PM
  • TBD Materials Fee - Payable to the instructor on the first day

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About the Instructor:

Rie Dion is a ceramicist whose work experience ranges from studio pottery, product development at Heath Ceramics to teaching Glaze Technology class at CCA. A native of Japan, she now lives and works in El Cerrito, CA. She owns a small scale pottery studio called DION CERAMICS which is operated by her and her husband. Since 2010, she has been working with artists, designers, and small businesses to design and fabricate handmade ceramic pieces. Through her practice, she is creating a point of contact between people and asking whether you can build a community based on the ceramic objects.