Wheel Throwing Course

Quick course: It takes approx.20 minutes and costs 2,000 yen for making a rice bowl or a Japanese tea cup.
If you have time,a normal course (approx.30 – 60 minutes 5,000yen) is also recommended. You can make a vase or two accessories like a sake cup and a tea cup. *All prices are excluding tax.


 10:00

The trial lesson begins after putting on a rental apron. At first, an artisan shows you an example.

explanation of process
male ceramist

Putting your elbows on knees keeps your posture stable, then it’s very easy to work with.

girl

He’s already done it? It’s amazing.

boy

I’m not confident to make it like that, it seems easy though.

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 10:05

1. If you take the Quick course, you start from this stage. Now, squeeze clay and cone up.

girl

Ahhhh…..! I need your help! It falls down !

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male ceramist

No problem. I’ll support you and let’s do it again.

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 10:15

2. Once clay become thin, slow down your wheel and form your pottery to the one you imaged.

boy

I’m getting used to it,right?

girl

Yeah, you are! Looks great.

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 10:20

3. Take your pottery off by running wire.It’s done!

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male ceramist

If you prefer some unique shape, you should add a dent like this.

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4. You can choose a color you like out of five. After this, please leave your pottery to our artisan. They’ll finish up and set it in a kiln.

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 11:50

5. Three weeks later, your pottery will be delivered to your home. *Charge extra Shipping fee

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