A unique gift for anyone who loves to draw. Each set presents a small kurinuki ceramic vessel, alongside a 28 page booklet of drawing activities written by Jo Blaker. 
 
Kurinuki means to hollow or carve out & is the name given to vessels carved from clay (rather than made by throwing, coiling or slab building). This method creates unique, one of a kind pieces. The kurinuki in this edition have also been Raku fired. This is an organic firing process that imbues the surface of each piece with details that cannot be replicated. This kurinuki, a miniature treasure, was made by David Helm, a Huddersfield based potter. 
 
These raku kurinuki offer rich potential for drawing. The exercises provided in the booklet have been written in response to David's kurinuki & will guide you through a range of drawing experiences. They are suitable for drawers of any level & can be worked through at any pace. They can also be revisited a number of times. We hope these exercises will help you slow down, engage mindful awareness as an observer & as a drawer & rouse your curiosity & creativity. No specialist equipment is needed. We take inspiration from the kurinuki process itself & seek to embrace imperfection & the surprises that occurr in the drawing process. 
 
You can watch a few clips of David making these pots on the Reels tab of my Instagram account. 
 
The Kurinuki range in size. They are between 4 - 6cm wide & 4 - 7cm tall. 
 
Please note - glaze & shape may differ from those photographed as each batch is different. Some kurinuki will suit some drawing exercises better than others but we hope you will find each pot suitable. 
 
Please note - postage is calculated per item. Where you purchase more than 1 item - Once your order has been dispatched we will be able to refund the cost of any excess paid postage. This is due to the varied shapes & sizes of the products on sale & the limitations of our online shop settings. Thanks for your understanding!