Discover the mesmerizing world of Nerikomi, a traditional Japanese pottery technique that transforms colored clay into intricate, layered patterns. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to create stunning marbled and geometric designs by stacking, slicing, and assembling richly colored clay. Unlike other types of surface decorations, Nerikomi uses colored clays to create visual complexity that runs through the entire form. Students will engage with both the technical and aesthetic aspects of the process, learning how to design with intent, control form and pattern, and understand the behavior of colored clay during construction. This workshop is open to students of all skill levels.
Things to bring:
– Plastic container for water (small bucket, yogurt container, takeout food container, etc)
– Apron (or come wearing clothes you don’t mind getting clay on)
– Rulers
The First Year program will provide all other materials!
*This workshop has reached capacity. If you would like to be added to the waitlist, please reach out to the host, Michiko Shimada (Shimadam@newschool.edu).
About the host: Michiko Shimada is a NY based ceramicist with a background in Product design. She worked as a tableware designer for a ceramic manufacturer in NY for several years until shifting her course to locally produced handmade ceramics and founded her own studio in Greenpoint in 2009. Specializing in small batch production, she has been creating her own line of ceramics as well as working on custom made projects for clients such as TUYO NYC, The Garland Hotel, Walden, and Bio Alchemy Olfactive. Besides her ceramic business, Michiko also works as a freelance prototype maker for West elm and has taught ceramics at Parsons since 2015.
Thursday, October 8, 2026
Time: 7:00 – 9:00 PM
Location: Room L203 (Ceramics Lab), 2 West 13th St.