Decoding Nerikomi Patterns With Kavita Ganguly
Kavita Ganguly, the co-founder of Ochre Ceramics and Pottery, has been working with clay for 28 years and exploring the technique of Nerikomi since 12 years.
This intensive is about understanding basic techniques of Nerikomi using basic elements, lines and dots. Learn to construct your pattern block and create products out of it.
Within the vast creative possibilities that Nerikomi offers, she chooses to focus on the basic elements of lines and dots. This self-imposed restraint helps her stay rooted in simplicity and allows for exploration of subtle variations in form and rhythm that the technique brings.
Fees Includes
The course, materials, firings, accommodation shared ( twin sharing ) or private cottage option, wholesome indian meals and snacks, DIY laundry room, access to guest space to lounge, read, relax, workout, farm activities, evening bon fires, tax. No extra charges.
Please choose the accommodation option below while checking out.
Manual Instalment Payment Option
If you'd like to pay in two instalments, 50% to book now and 50% to be paid two months before the course starts, please email me at hello@slowpottery.com and pay via a manual bank transfer/UPI/ International bank transfer or use Wise.
Dates 1-12 September 2026 (Check in 1st September , Check out 12th September)
Slow Pottery Studio Location Velanga Orchard, Andhra Pradesh, India
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Accommodation & Studio Details below
Ceramic Artist /Facilitators Kavita Ganguly
Level All Levels Welcome (Beginners must have basic skill and be able to make pots through handbuilding or wheelthrowing)
Duration 10 days
Maximum number of students per batch 9
Studio Hours & Materials
All days 10:00am to 5:00pm (workshop time)
Additional studio access from 5:00pm to 8pm
All materials will be provided
Note - If you'd like to sign up for two or three consecutive intensives you can stay with us at no extra cost during the break of three days. The studio will be closed in preparations for the next intensive.
The Intensive & Daily Schedule
This intensive is about understanding basic techniques of Nerikomi using basic elements, lines and dots. Learn to construct your pattern block and create products out of it.
Within the vast creative possibilities that Nerikomi offers, she chooses to focus on the basic elements of lines and dots. This self-imposed restraint helps her stay rooted in simplicity and allows for exploration of subtle variations in form and rhythm that the technique brings.
Day 1 Introduction and presentation on brief history of Nerikomi. Understand tools and materials, start composing clay bodies.
Day 2 Learning to explore different lines and making pattern blocks.
Day 3 Explore and learn making pattern blocks out of dots
Day 4 Learn to do combinations of both elements to create new patterns.
Day 5 Compose and make product out of all blocks by using hump moulds.
Day 6 Continue compositions on different forms including sculptural forms.
Day 7 Learn how to finish Nerikomi surfaces, Biscuit Firing.
Day 8 Kiln Cools,
Day 9 Finishing and glazing loading / final firing
Day 10 Post firing finishing
Day 11 - Open Kiln
Cancellation Policy
- If you cancel before and on the 1st July 2026, we will provide you with a 100% refund.
- If you cancel between the 2nd July to 20th July 2026, we deduct 50% of the total fees as cancellation fees and refund you the remaining paid amount.
- Post 20th July 2026, we will not be providing any refund.
- In case of International payment refunds, the customer bears the transfer fee. It will get automatically deducted by the payment gateway.
- If your case of medical emergency informed at-least a week in advance, we can consider rescheduling the course (upon providing proof) Refund is not possible. Less than a week, we will not be able to help you.
- Due to any reason, you have to leave during the course, we won't be able to give you a refund or reschedule.
- We follow this policy without any exceptions.
- We take three to four weeks to process the refund.
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