OPA News: Workshops

Nerikomi Workshop 

 Instructor: OPA Member Jiaxi Chen

 Saturday, July 19th      11am-3pm

Where:  Claystation Studio

 4600 SW Fairhaven Dr, Portland

Cost: $120-includes take-home tool set  

*Open to all OPA members

Nerikomi is a technique that involves layering, slicing, and assembling colored clays to create intricate patterns that run through the entire piece. 

This workshop will consist of demos and hands-on work time. Students will leave with a basic understanding of the Nerikomi technique, a set of unique tools to continue their exploration (guidestick, wooden mallet, wooden mold, etc.), and an in-progress project. Kiln firing is not included. 

Jiaxi is a Jiaotai/Nerikomi potter based in Portland, Oregon. She moved to the U.S. in 2024 with her family, and is now a full-time potter.