Water Etching with Narumi Ii

Sunday, 19 February, 2023

Ceramics Studio, Brisbane Institute of Art (Windsor)

This full-day workshop, conducted by Gold Coast ceramicist Narumi Ii, will be a hands-on, in-depth program exploring her unique intricate and multi-layered water etching technique.

Narumi will demonstrate this traditional technique, and other possibilities, using shellac and alternative materials. The workshop will cover materials and tools; safety, preparation; achieving precision; variations; troubleshooting; firing and glaze testing; and a step-by-step guide to creating a multi-layered water etching technique.

This is a participatory workshop and Narumi will guide you through the process. Participants are advised to bring 2-3 small dry green ware pieces and some green ware test tiles to work on (ideally pieces should be at least 5mm thick and made out of a smooth fine clay), a selection of inexpensive brushes, a towel, small craft knife, and a hair dryer (if possible). All other materials will be provided.

Morning and afternoon tea will be provided. BYO lunch.

$150 for CAQ members; $195 for non-CAQ members.

Members, please ensure that you are first logged in, and then use the discount code ‘memberfee’ at checkout to secure your place at the member rate. Not a member? Join via our website here.

About Narumi Ii

Narumi Ii (not Li) was born in Japan and has always had a keen interest in all forms of art and design. She has worked as a fashion designer and photographer in London, Tokyo, and Singapore before settling in Australia. Narumi’s ceramic practise is focused on using Nerikomi and water etching techniques to create her own signature style.

Career highlights include:

• selected as a finalist in the Clunes Ceramic Awards (2017);
• winner of the Mark Brabham Emerging Artist Award (2018);
• finalist in North Queensland Ceramic Art Award (2018);
• winner in the Toowoomba Biennial Emerging Artist Award (2018);
• published in The Journal of Australian Ceramics (Nov 2018).

Website: https://narumi-ceramics.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/narumi_ceramics/