chisato kuroki
international ceramic studio®
barcelona spain
4 WEEKS IMMERSIVE CREATIVE CERAMIC TRAINING IN
BARCELONA SPAIN
Ceramics offer a path to self-discovery and personal growth. Experience the immersive world of ceramics.
This intensive course enables you to quickly master hand-building, decorative techniques, and glazing, while exploring both Japanese and the distinctive creative styles of Chisato.
Chisato Kuroki
A Japanese ceramic artist residing in Barcelona, she boasts 30 years of experience in ceramics and 20 years in teaching. She has been a winner and finalist in numerous international competitions and biennials and has participated as an invited artist at art festivals and residencies in Spain, England, China, France, and Japan.
Her work ranges from tableware and contemporary ceramic sculptures to large experimental kiln projects.
She is renowned for her innovative "Kamigama" kilns, constructed from newspaper and fired with charcoal, capable of reaching temperatures of up to 1200 degrees in just three hours.
Chisato Kuroki also has extensive expertise in experimental ceramics and ceramic performances, including the creation of a tea house (3m in diameter and 2m in height, made with 3 tons of clay) built as a single piece and fired with wood for the International Kiln Festival.
Alongside her expertise in Japanese techniques, she has created a variety of original methods driven by her enthusiastic nature, continually exploring unconventional materials. Her raku workshop is famous for its creativity and appeal. As a Kundalini Yoga instructor, she combines yoga and ceramics to uncover personal source of inspiration.
Studio
The studio is situated in the trendy Born area, right in the heart of Barcelona, surrounded by charming old streets and just a short distance from the renowned Gothic church, Santa Maria del Mar. The studio itself is housed in an 18th-century building.
It is part of the cultural Espai Ku, where various artists come together to enjoy a vibrant atmosphere. Additionally, you can find exhibitions, concerts, and events, particularly on weekends.
Course Program
Modeling
*The contents of the program may change depending of the progress of the course.
Japanese Handbuilding tecniques
pinch
Japanese pinch tecnique
WAREYAMA TOJIAWASE
slab
HARIAWASE, Lotus leaves, Japanese Trays
coil
Trays
emtying
YUNOMI
Decoration tecniques
SHINOGI
MOKUME
HAKEME
Inlays
Neriage
Wax
Slip
etc...
Glaze
Glaze with conventional materials and wood ash glazes: An Overview of Application Methods.
RAKU
Video
4 weeks Ceramic Training 2024
Course Information
Schedule
Classes take place Monday to Friday, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM for lectures, followed by self-practice from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Courses will be offered in English, Spanish, and Japanese.
How to enroll
Applicants are encouraged to present ceramic pieces, drawings, and other works. Each applicant will have a short video conference with the teacher. Kindly complete the contact form.
cost
The total fee is €2800, which covers materials (excluding porcelain clay) glazes, and firings associated with lecture time. Students will have access to a workspace designed for self-practice, equipped with a wheel, table, and shelving. Please note that accommodation, meals, airfare, airport transfers, and any additional materials or firings personal projects are not included.
Number of students
Maximum of 5 students per course.
Accomodation
Accommodation is not included but we can offer you information.
Course dates
From 19th of May to 13th of June 2025
application open
From 1st to 26th of September 2025
application open
Testimonials
Myriam from Canada
Miles from Australia
Mary from US, Ayse from Turkey Iryna from Sweden
Kovi from Australia
Chisato's 4-week Japanese tableware ceramics course in Barcelona is a true masterclass, run by a true master of her craft. It has now given me the confidence to venture off onto my own ceramics journey back home.
A thorough combination of hand-building techniques, decorative techniques and glazing skills allowed me to take a really deep dive into the entire ceramics process. We even made our own glazes from their primary components!
And with the 2 kilns in the studio, I learnt a lot about the practicalities of firing as well. Chisato is an excellent teacher, very patient, and with limitless knowledge, whilst also allowing us to explore our own creative endeavours along the way. The studio was a happy and welcoming place.
A real highlight of the course was the raku firing we did at her home in the last week, in the hills just beyond Barcelona! I would highly recommend this course, for people who really want to understand Japanese ceramics and learn from a genuine master.
Miia from Finland
I had the pleasure of taking part in a 4 weeks immersive ceramics course in Barcelona by the wonderful artist and teacher Chisato Kuroki.
The lovely studio itself was located in the cool and beautiful area of El Born. It was very easy to find and close to restaurants and small shops.
We had lessons every day from 10am-2pm and after lunch could continue to work independently. The course taught me a lot of new handbuilding techniques and japanese way of making ceramics. I must say that I absolutely loved every second of it! Chisato is a wonderful teacher and created a cosy, serene atmosphere in the studio. We had a perfect small group of likeminded people that had all fell in love with clay. I miss my time in Barcelona with these people and clay and I am most grateful to have had this experience. I higly recommend the course
Pia Hamberger
I had the pleasure of taking part in a 4 weeks immersive ceramics course in Barcelona by the wonderful artist and teacher Chisato Kuroki.
The lovely studio itself was located in the cool and beautiful area of El Born. It was very easy to find and close to restaurants and small shops.
We had lessons every day from 10am-2pm and after lunch could continue to work independently. The course taught me a lot of new handbuilding techniques and japanese way of making ceramics. I must say that I absolutely loved every second of it! Chisato is a wonderful teacher and created a cosy, serene atmosphere in the studio. We had a perfect small group of likeminded people that had all fell in love with clay. I miss my time in Barcelona with these people and clay and I am most grateful to have had this experience. I higly recommend the course
