Specialist Course

Nerikomi & Marbling

8th January - 26th February 2027 | Fridays
9:30am - 12:30pm and 1pm - 4pm | Carolina Pik

Over eight weeks, you’ll learn how to combine coloured clays, starting with simple marbling and gradually developing more intricate patterns and designs.

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

About the Course

Learn one of ceramics’ most satisfying techniques, where colour and pattern are built into the clay itself rather than painted on. Over eight weeks you’ll go from simple marbling to intricate patterned designs, and finish with a small collection of pieces you’ve designed from the inside out.

Some of the most striking Nerikomi patterns take time to plan and build. That’s what this course gives you. Suitable for beginners, with plenty of room for more experienced makers to push further.

KEY INFORMATION

About the course

  • Friday 8th January - Friday 26th February 2027 (8 week course)

    Friday mornings 9:30am-12:30pm and Friday afternoons 1:00pm - 4:00pm

  • Maximum 10 students

  • Suitable for beginners, with plenty of room for more experienced makers to push further.

  • £360 (£45 per session)

    Please note, there will be a small additional firing charge for final pieces. Please see our Student Contract (below) for details.

    All materials and tools are provided, as are refreshments. Places are limited and will be allocated on a first come basis.

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Tutor Bio

Carolina Pik

Carolina is an Argentinean-Chilean ceramist living and making pots in Margate, UK. Her work is hand-built primarily using slabs and using black stoneware and porcelain clays. Carolina combines her interests in art, architecture, maths and geometry by making moon jars and functional slab-built pottery decorated with bold geometric patterning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • You should wear comfortable clothes which you don’t mind getting a bit of clay on! Layers can be a good idea as temperatures can be a little variable. All students should wear comfortable, flat shoes with non-slip soles and covered toes, and bring an apron/cover-up. Long hair should be tied back for wheel work. We also recommend that jewellery, watches and other valuables are left at home.

  • Yes. Within all of our termly classes we include a tea break which includes a lovely selection of coffee, teas and cakes.

  • You will not need to bring any tools as we have everything you need at the studio. You are, however, welcome to bring your own tools if you prefer to use them.

  • There is a small firing charge for termly students of £4 per 500g of glazed work and £5 for work with oxide. Please note that from 27th February 2023 this will increase to £5 per 500g and £6 for work with oxide.

    Any work that is over 30cm in width or length will be charged at double the cost.