Kurinuki Clay Masterclass by artist Heather Gibson

Kurinuki or ‘to hollow-out’ is a traditional Japanese hand building technique where a form is found rather than made. Beginning with a block of clay, you will learn different techniques for carefully forming and carving your own unique kurinuki cup (yunomi).

During this three hour pottery class, Heather will guide you through sculpting your own distinctive carved vessel form. You will have the opportunity to explore a variety of tools such as looping and carving tools, as well as experimenting with some natural found materials which can be used to create impressions and surface traces in the clay. This is a very intuitive process, with a focus on thoughtful and meditative creativity.

This workshop is accessible to all levels of experience, whether you are new to clay or a potter who fancies experimenting with a new technique. Please bring a sketchbook or notepad, pen or pencil and some found objects…