MOPROS | POTTERY WORKSHOP WITH SHAYE ANDERSON

A handmade porcelain vase that was made with the Nerikomi method. The vase has a mixture of white and blue colors along with two brown tones striped across it.

Make the most of your after-work hours and recharge in style with MoPros—curated experiences for creative professionals.

This month, Kaleidoscope Collective and the Momentary are joining forces to bring you the art of handmade ceramics with Shaye Anderson.

Discover the art of Nerikomi, a refined Japanese technique that marbles and combines colored porcelain clay. This two-hour creative experience invites you to delve into the intricacies of working with porcelain. Nerikomi, derived from the Japanese words “neri” (kneading) and “komu” (to gather), involves the meticulous blending and layering of colored porcelain clays. This revered technique results in stunning patterns and textures, transforming functional objects into pieces of art.

Enjoy a hands-on introduction to a time-honored ceramic tradition and celebrate the beauty of porcelain in its most vibrant form. Artist and instructor Shaye Anderson will guide you through foundational ceramic techniques and provide an experience that is unintimidating, approachable, and fun. You will be provided with the necessary colored porcelain, tools, and instruction to make a small bowl or cup with their very own unique design. Finished pieces will be glazed, fired, and ready for pick up within 2 to 4 weeks at Kaleidoscope Collective in downtown Rogers.

Tickets are $45 ($38/members), reserve your spot online or with the Box Office at (479) 657-2335
Due to uncontrollable variables in the art of ceramics and the high temperatures of firing, sometimes even the most carefully constructed pieces may crack or even explode in the kiln. All measures will be taken to ensure pieces are handled and fired as carefully as possible. However, some pieces may not survive in one piece.

About the Artist

SHAYE ANDERSON

An ever-evolving artist, Shaye Anderson is a moving target. Her ceramic pieces pair minimalist functionality with imaginative illustrative elements and vibrant color schemes. Inspired by American Western motifs, pattern design, folk art, and woodcut techniques, Shaye aims to create work that bridges the worlds between traditional craftsmanship and modern art.

About the series

MoPros is a curated event series that highlights and promotes makers, entrepreneurs, and innovators helping to foster growth and making an impact in the Northwest Arkansas area. Join us the last Wednesday of each month for unique and innovative after-work experiences tailored to the young professionals community, including talks, mixers, workshops, and more.