‘Kurinuki’ workshop with Kevin Andrew Morris Ceramics from DAS Short Course
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-09-18 | 2023-05-05 |
Program Overview
This Art Weekender provides an opportunity to learn ‘Kurinuki’; a method of hand building with clay. ‘Kurinuki’ originates from Japan and translates ‘to hollow’ deriving from a traditional technique used to make pottery. This method involves the act of carving away from a single block of clay in the search for a unique form.
Program Outline
Participants are invited to learn a different method of hand building with clay.
You will spend the weekend learning a traditional Japanese technique called ‘Kurinuki’ which involves a meditative process of carving away from a single block of clay.
Throughout the two-day workshop you will learn a new sculptural way of working in your search for an individual form.
Over the weekend, you will be able to make up to two separate functional pots that can be decorated using coloured slips.
Following this, your Kurinuki pots can be bisque fired and collected at a later date.
Disclaimer
The University regularly reviews its courses. Course content and structure may change over time. See our
course and module disclaimer
for more information.Learning Methods
This course will be delivered on campus over Saturday and Sunday from 9:30 - 16:30 each day.
Activity Summary
Assessment
This course is not formally assessed.
Staff Delivering on this Course
Kevin Andrew Morris Ceramics
Often referred to as a ‘Nomadic Ceramicist’ Kevin Andrew Morris is motivated by an investigation of his own family heritage and material culture. His work engages with concepts of craft, material and place. Based in Aberdeen, Morris exhibits work both nationally and internationally, working with a range of artists, institutions, and various public projects.
Opportunities to travel, research and make work internationally are important to him as are opportunities to work locally. He considers participation and engagement an opportunity for him to learn new skills, in turn, feeding the development of his own creative practice.
Deemouth Artist Studio Residents - Kevin Andrew Morris Ceramics
Deemouth Artist Studios
Studios for artists, designers and makers situated within the Deemouth Business Centre in Torry. Exhibition support services are also available to both tenants and non-tenants.
Deemouth Artist Studios
Robert Gordon University (RGU)
Overview:
Robert Gordon University (RGU) is a public university located in Aberdeen, Scotland. It is known for its high student satisfaction rates and strong focus on employability. RGU offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses across various disciplines.
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Visa guidance, cultural integration programs, and dedicated support services.Student Life and Campus Experience:
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The university has a strong track record of preparing graduates for successful careers.Industry Connections:
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Flexible online learning options for students who prefer remote study.Other:
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RGU graduates are part of a global alumni network of over 80,000 individuals.Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this course.
This workshop is suitable for beginners.
Required Age
All students are required to be at least 16 years of age on the commencement of the course.
