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Two mini workshops • December with Dane
A month of making with Dane Nakama: two short, focused handbuilding workshops — sculpt a guardian shisa, or learn the graphic art of ceramic inlay. Take one, or take both.
Learn the centuries-old technique of ceramic inlay. Carve patterns into leather-hard clay and fill them with contrasting slip to create crisp, graphic designs — with demonstrations and plenty of time to experiment on your own pieces.
Over two evenings you'll learn how to carve patterns and designs into leather-hard clay and fill them with contrasting slip for crisp surface detail. We cover carving tools, slip application, pattern development, and techniques for clean, intentional designs — with time to apply the technique to your own work.
This is a mid-range (cone 5) class.
Your favorite carving and handbuilding tools — communal tools are available to borrow. If you have leather-hard pieces you'd like to experiment on, bring them along.
Firing is not included. To have finished pieces fired at Green & Bisque: bisque firing $20, glaze firing $20. Members and currently enrolled Clayhouse students may use their available studio inches toward firing instead.
Cancellations made at least 10 days before the workshop are eligible for a full refund. Cancellations within 10 days are eligible for a 50% refund. No refunds within 10 days unless a replacement participant is found. All refunds are subject to a $20 processing fee.
Known as shisa, singha, komainu, and by many other names, these mythical guardian lions and lion-dogs have protected homes and families throughout Asia for centuries. Dane introduces sculpting and handbuilding techniques to help you bring your own guardian to life.
Lunch is not provided — bring your own food, snacks, and a water bottle. A refrigerator and microwave are available for everyone to use.
Your favorite handbuilding tools. Green & Bisque has a selection of communal tools to borrow, but we encourage you to bring the tools you're most comfortable using in your own practice.
Bisque firing of one shisa is included. If you'd like to glaze and fire your piece, a $20 glazing and firing fee applies to non-members and current Clayhouse students — it covers glaze materials and the final firing.
Cancellations made at least 10 days before the workshop are eligible for a full refund. Cancellations within 10 days are eligible for a 50% refund. No refunds within 10 days unless a replacement participant is found. All refunds are subject to a $20 processing fee.
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