Kurinuki Workshop

Learn to make Kurinuki pots at this one day workshop.

Saturday 8 November, 10am – 3.30pm

Join tutor Kevin Morris for this day (5hour) workshop to learn Kurinuki, a Japanese pottery technique where solid pieces of clay are shaped and hollowed out by carving.

Kurinuki is a form of hand building which originates in Japan. Kurinuki  or ‘Carving out’ involves using a block of clay and carving the exterior form and hollowing out the interior searching for a form. Kurinuki is an instinctual and sculptural way of working with clay to make functional ware, allowing the form to evolve and reveal its self during the making process. Over the session you will be able to make two pots finishing with coloured slips. 

This workshop is suitable for complete beginners and is also great for those who have tried ceramics but would like to learn a new skill. The cost of the session includes tuition, materials and firings. Tea and Coffee available but please bring a packed lunch.  

Technical support from Forgan Arts Centre will be provided including glazing and firing which will be completed by Kevin. Fired pots can be collected at a date to be confirmed by the tutor. 

About the tutor

This class is led by artist and ceramicist Kevin Andrew Morris. Initially undertaking Three Dimensional Design at Gray’s School of Art, Kevin went on to graduate in Ceramic Design from The Glasgow School of Art before furthering his education with post graduate courses at Robert Gordon’s University.

In addition to teaching at Forgan Arts Centre, Kevin works in the Ceramics department at Gray’s School of Art, as well as being a Collective founder of the Aberdeen Ceramics Workshop. Kevin is a highly qualified and experienced potter with a wealth of knowledge in wheel work, hand building and glazing techniques. Kevin will teach you everything you need to know from creating a piece, to adding texture and pattern or perfecting the finish of your ceramics.