Explore the craft of Japanese pottery in a serene studio nestled in nature. Gain skills in hand-building from a local craftsman and craft your own tea bowl using age-old techniques. This intimate group setting provides personalized instruction and a richer cultural experience beyond standard tourist activities.
Explore the craft of Japanese pottery in a serene studio nestled in nature. Gain skills in hand-building from a local craftsman and craft your own tea bowl using age-old techniques. This intimate group setting provides personalized instruction and a richer cultural experience beyond standard tourist activities.
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376 Iwatomimachi - Experience the art of pottery at a studio located in a traditional Japanese home, where you can engage in a hands-on pottery session using classic hand-building methods.
Start by crafting a small yunomi cup to grasp the fundamentals, then progress to creating a matcha tea bowl (chawan) with about 1 kg of clay.
In the afternoon,…
- 376 Iwatomimachi - Experience the art of pottery at a studio located in a traditional Japanese home, where you can engage in a hands-on pottery session using classic hand-building methods.
Start by crafting a small yunomi cup to grasp the fundamentals, then progress to creating a matcha tea bowl (chawan) with about 1 kg of clay.
In the afternoon, complete the finishing touches, including shaping, smoothing, and adding patterns or signatures to make your creation unique.
Your completed pieces will be fired and sent to your home.
[Schedule]
9:00 Meet at JR Sakura Station (ticket gate)
Taxi to studio
10:00–10:30 Orientation
10:30–12:30 Pottery session
12:30–13:30 Lunch break
13:30–15:30 Finishing touches
16:00 Tour concludes at JR Sakura Station
[Included]
- Studio fee, instruction, clay (approx. 1 kg), equipment
- Taxi between station and studio
[Not Included]
- Transportation to/from JR Sakura Station
- Lunch and drinks
- Shipping cost
- Admission fees
- Public transportation (bus, subway, cable car, etc.)
- Admission fees
- Public transportation (bus, subway, cable car, etc.)
- Lunch
- Shipping cost for finished pottery (to be paid separately)
- Lunch
- Shipping cost for finished pottery (to be paid separately)
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
