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experience pottery in Tajimi

INQUIRIES

Kusanokashira Kiln

English site

Kusanokashira Kiln has recently started offering pottery retreat courses, including lodging. The courses, taught by classic pottery masters, are focused on classic Mino ware and last from 2 to 6 weeks. Some include firing at a recreated medieval anagama kiln in the hills outside of Tajimi. These workshops are for people who want to learn classic Japanese pottery in earnest. The kiln has an English web site with extensive material, and you can make a preliminary reservation and final booking via their e-commerce system.

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Instructor Chiharu (left) and master Shibata (middle) with two Singaporean female students.

ENGLISH SITE

"Modern ceramist Setsuro Shibata will instruct you in this cosy environment. You can enjoy working at your own pace, from a one-day experience to a full course. We recommend our courses for those who are interested in trying pottery freely, regardless of the form and colour. We have provided accommodation at the workshop since 2011, and it has proven popular not only among Japanese students but also among many visitors from overseas who come to spend time learning the craft of pottery. We provide guidance so that you can shop for food and baths in the close vicinity of our studio."

Shop	Japanese company name	​Phone	​Find location
HO-CA	​ 杜の土やきもの教室 / HO-CA	0572-22-6322	Map

Azuchi Momoyama POTTERY village
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Voice Koubou

Adjacent to Gifu Prefecture Ceramic Museum. Recommended beginner's workshop for those who want to build a foundation in the craft. You get to try various aspects of pottery, such as the potter's wheel, handwork, etc. It takes about a month to complete your work. Short, 2-hour experiences are also offered.

Shop	​Japanese company name	Phone	​Find location
Voice Koubou	​安土桃山陶磁の里 ヴォイス工房	0572-25-2233	​Map

Voice of ceramics

Voice Of Ceramics

​Our ceramics classroom is attached to a pottery equipment specialty shop. We have over 50 types of glaze to choose from. Possible to visit without reservation on the day. Friendly and supportive staff. We can handle large groups of 10 to 200 people.

Shop	​Japanese company name	​Phone	​Find location
Voice of Ceramics	​ボイス オブ セラミックス	0572-25-7267	Map​

Kobe-GAMA POTTERY classES

Kobe-Gama Pottery classes

We offer a pottery experience where you can use a "Kobe-Gama kiln", an open kiln with a two hundred year history. In addition to pottery, you may try hand-knotting and painting. Five member courses are also available. Once a month Mr. Kobe Kato the 7th serves as instructor. Beginners are welcome.

​Shop	Japanese company name	​Phone	​Find location
Kobe-Gama Pottery Classes	幸兵衛窯 作陶教室	0572-22-0509	Map

Ceramic Park POTTERY Classes

Ceramic Park Pottery classes

We provide classes in the large facility "Ceramic Park" with museums and restaurants. Young ceramics artists instruct our students in a pleasant, bright classroom. Over the course of a year, we offer two types of courses, an "Introductory Course" and a "Master Course", for those who want to learn the fundamentals and applications of ceramics in earnest.

Shop	​Japanese company name	​Phone	​Find location
Ceramic Park Pettery Classes	​セラミック パーク作陶館	0572-28-3203	​Map

Minpo-gama

Minpo-Gama

In our classes, you choose from one of the three steps in pottery: "casting, painting, and glazing". Our unique 'One day pottery experience course' is popular.
It is recommended for those who want to enjoy pottery in earnest, taking their time. We also offer visits to hole kilns.

​Shop	Japanese company name	​Phone	​Find location
Minpo-Gama	民宝窯	0572-22-3841	Map