Kurinuki is the traditional Japanese pottery art, which implies hand-building and carving from a single block of clay.

Kurinuki pottery art differs in instinctivety, so get ready to forget about the “right” clay forming and let yourself craft asymmetric and imprecise articles. Focus on the pleasure received from the fascinating process of making ceramics, and create vessels that will reflect your personality and creativity.

This technique is meditative, relaxing and suitable for any level, so anything from complete beginners to seasoned pros are welcome.

Your tutor, Annette Lindenberg, will guide you through the process, explain the philosophy of tea…

Things to remember

COLLECTING YOUR FIRED WORKS

You can collect your fired works TWO WEEKS after the class took place.

COLLECTION SLOTS:

Tuesdays 5-7 PM
Thursdays 5-7 PM
Saturdays 2-3 PM

Please come and collect within the stated times as we often run classes before and after the hours and…

How many people will there be in each class?

There will be up to 8 students per session. We pride ourselves in our relaxed intimate environment allowing more one on one time with the teacher.

What Should I Wear?

While the majority of clay can easily be washed out of your clothing, working with terracotta and deeper colours can leave stains. Please come dressed in clothing you do not mind getting dirty and can easily be put through the washing machine. We will provide each maker with an apron for their use during the session.

What Should I bring?

Each class will be fully stocked with all the materials and tools needed. All clay, glazes and firings are included within the cost of the course. Please bring your own sketchbook and drawing/writing materials for note taking and design sketching.

Will there be food provided?

We will provide a range of teas and coffees and some light biscuits. If you would like some a more substantial meal we are conveniently located near Mercato Metropolitano and Borough Market where you can find a range of local restaurants and delis.

Do you have disability access?

Our studio is fully wheelchair accessible. If you have any special needs or requirements please let us know in advance and we will try and accommodate you as best as possible.

Minerva - 17 August 2024

The Kurinuki workshop is one of the many workshops/courses I have attended at Decima, and am never disappointed. I gained new skills and techniques, using tools I haven't worked with before, under the expert guidance of Netty Lindenberg. I am the proud owner of a delicately faceted tea cup! I highly recommend this course.

Alan - 20 April 2024

Loved the kurinuki workshop class! Annette was a fantastic and knowledgeable instructor in guiding step by step and helping out when I was struggling my cup to the proper depth. 10/10 would recommend

Rina - 27 March 2024

Annette was a fantastic instructor- she was thorough in her explanations so we learned a lot.

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We ensure quality. If your class doesn't reach your expectations, we'll give your money back.

Age Requirement

All students under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.

Flexible cancellation policy

Any class can be cancelled and fully refunded within 24 hours of purchase. See cancellation policy.

Japanese Pottery Crafts

DECIMA CLAY STUDIO

Creative space in Central London in an intimate setting, with on-hand expert guidance from professional ceramic artists.

-SE1 location: within 10 minutes walk from London Bridge and Borough -Professional excellence: all teachers are Royal College of Art alumni -No hidden fees: materials, firings and technical assistance included -Personalised approach: small groups and individualised tuition

We do everything to enable your creativity, helping you transform your ideas into objects!

Decima Bermondsey

Bermondsey

3 Decima Studios

17-19 Decima street

SE1 4QR

London