Pottery experience class activities
JAPAN TOKYO HACHIOUJI TAKAO
Why not try a one-day pottery experience at Hachioji Station or Kitano Station in Tokyo? You can do it while chatting, or you can concentrate in silence. You can make whatever you like, such as tea bowls, cups, flower pots, and small item holders. Please feel free to join us!
Why not add a pottery activity before or on the way back from Mt. Takao?
The maximum number of participants is 40 people. We also support tours, events, and various training sessions.
We also support claims to various parts of the country, so please feel free to contact us.
We support Chinese, English, and Hindi, so people from overseas are welcome to join us.
What is included in the price of each course?
■Clay fee (up to 2kg) 500 yen per kg
■Retouching fee (cutting, etc.)
■Glaze (500 yen per piece if glaze is specified)
Content, system and curriculum
You can participate alone, but for groups of 4 or more, the session will be held in a photography studio, so you will need to make a reservation at least one week in advance.
■For groups of 1-3, the session will be held in my home studio
(Hachioji/Kitano Station)
■For groups of 4-20, the photography studio will be used.
(Hachioji Station)
[About reservations]
Reservations for groups of 4 or more are subject to availability at the studio, so we may not be able to accommodate your desired date and time.
Contents of each experience course
Clay shaping course
This course teaches you how to make tea utensils, cups, teacups, rice bowls, sake cups, flower pots, trinket boxes, and other vessels.
This course teaches you how to actually touch the soil and make vessels and objects out of clay.
Of course, you can also make dolls, accessories, or whatever you like.
*You cannot take both electric and hand-cranked pottery classes at the same time. You can choose when making your reservation.
Electric potter's wheel (1 to 6 people)
You can participate alone, but for groups of 4 or more, the session will be held in a photography studio, so you will need to make a reservation at least one week in advance.
■For groups of 1-3, the session will be held in my home studio
(Hachioji/Kitano Station)
■For groups of 4-20, the photography studio will be used.
(Hachioji Station)
[About reservations]
Reservations for groups of 4 or more are subject to availability at the studio, so we may not be able to accommodate your desired date and time.
Hand-cranked potter's wheel (1 ~20 people)
This style involves shaping the piece on a rotating platform. It is less difficult than using an electric potter's wheel, so it is recommended for first-time pottery artists or those who are not confident in their dexterity.
Work time: about 2 hours
Price: 4,500 yen including tax
Time to finish: about 2 weeks to 1 month
*It may take up to 2 months depending on how busy the kiln is.
Painting Course
You can create your own original vessel by drawing on a pre-shaped vessel.
You can create your own original vessels by writing letters, pictures, and patterns on cups, plates, teacups, etc.
The bisque-fired vessels will be purchased separately. All prices include tax.
・Cup (teacup) 2000 yen
・Sake cup 1000 yen
・Flat plate (small, about 15cm) 1500 yen
・Medium plate (medium, about 20cm) 2500 yen
・Large plate (large, about 30cm) 3500 yen
・Rice bowl 2000 yen
・Matcha bowl 3000 yen
You can purchase multiple items.
The time spent will vary depending on the content and density of the writing, but if you are just writing characters, you can complete one piece in just a few minutes.
If you are drawing pictures or patterns, it will take more than an hour, depending on the content. It is a good idea to consider in advance what you want to draw within the time frame of about two hours, and then decide how many pre-shaped pieces you would like to purchase. This course is recommended for people who practice calligraphy or are good at drawing.
Work time: 30 minutes to 2 hours
Price: 3,000 yen including tax + pre-formed vessel
Time until firing: Minimum 1 week to 1 month
*Depending on the kiln's busy schedule, it may take up to 2 months.
Ancient Japanese Pottery Production Course
This is a special course in making Jomon pottery, which was created in ancient Japan 16,000 years ago.
Since it takes time to make, the work will be quite lengthy. This course is only suitable for those who are patient and can concentrate for long periods of time.
*Works like the one in the photo cannot be made in one day, so you will need to attend over several days.
Other/Notes
*If you wish to cancel your reservation, please contact us by the day before. Cancellations on the day are free of charge. Cancellations on the day are not possible.
*The work may crack or break during firing. In that case, we cannot guarantee it, so we will disclaim this due to the nature of pottery. However, if you purchase it for painting and a large crack or break occurs, we will refund the actual purchase price. (Course fees are not refunded)
[Regarding shipping of finished products.]
*Finished works can only be shipped. Direct delivery is not available.
You will need to pay the shipping fee on the day of participation, or it will be delivered to you cash on delivery.
*If several people are taking the course, we will send it all together to the representative.
*We also accept shipping overseas. Shipping costs vary depending on the weight of the work, but for China, Korea, and Taiwan, you can expect to pay around 2,200 yen for about 1 kg, including packaging materials and boxes. (Only the actual shipping cost will be charged, no handling fee will be charged.)
EMS Fee Chart
https://www.post.japanpost.jp/int/charge/list/ems_all_en.html
[Reservations and Inquiries]
090-9676-3012
Please call Nishino for reservations.