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chisato kuroki
international ceramic studio®
barcelona spain
TEAPOT WORKSHOP
IN TAKAYAMA
November 4th-14th 2025
This course will guide you in creating YAKISHIME (unglazed, fired ceramics), utilizing the HIDASUKI technique and wood ash glaze. You'll have the opportunity to explore both hand-building and wheel techniques, and your teapot will be fired in a wood-firing kiln.
Wood Ash Teapot
Wood Ash Cup
YAKISHIME Teapot
Shedule
4th of Nov Meeting at Takayama Train Station
Transfer to the hotel in the evening.
5th-8th Modeling teapots with hand building and wheel tecniques.
Trimming and drying works
9th Loading works for high firing.
10th-11th Wood firing in daytaime
* Free participation in night time.
12th Day Off. Please make your own plan
13th Download kiln, Visiting to Hot Spring
Farewell Party at the hotel
14th Departure, transfer from the hotel to Takayama station.
*The contents of workshop may be changed.
YOU CAN SEE TESTIMONIALS OF PAST WORKSHOP IN TAKAYAMA JAPAN HERE
HIDASUKI effect
Teacher
KOICHI INOUE
1952 - Born in Omuta City, Fukuoka
1976 - Graduated from the Department of Crafts at Osaka University of Arts.Joined Kyoto Kawaiki Pottery, where he was involved in the production of ceramic walls, monuments, and more.1988 - Moved to Takayama City to teach in the Ceramics Department at Hida International Crafts School.Opened TAIKAI CERAMIC STUDIO in Kokufu-cho, Takayama.
1992 - Participated in the reconstruction of Shurijo Castle in Okinawa, contributing to the production of the roof decoration of the main shrine.Awards- Toki Contemporary Ceramic Sculpture Exhibition- Mino International Ceramic Art Exhibition- YUPO Design Award, among others.ExhibitionsEvery year since2001 at Jiyugaoka Gallery Runan, Sannomiya Sanchika Hall, Kichijoji Gallery Nagatani, and more.
Organized by CHISATO KUROKI
A Japanese artist living and working in Barcelona, Spain. She is a finalist and award winner at the Biennale and have taken part in numerous competitions, serving as an invited artist at international ceramic festivals, art fairs, and artist residencies across Spain, England, France, China, and Japan.
Accomodation
Takayama
Takayama (高山) is a city in the mountainous Hida region of Gifu Prefecture. To differentiate it from other places named Takayama, the city is also commonly referred to as Hida-Takayama. Takayama retains a traditional touch like few other Japanese cities, especially in its beautifully preserved old town. It ranks as a prime candidates among travelers wishing to add a rural element into their itineraries.
Takayama gained importance as a source of high-quality timber and highly skilled carpenters during the feudal ages. For these important resources, the city was put under direct control of the shogun and enjoyed quite a bit of prosperity considering its remote mountain location. The Takayama Festival, held in spring and autumn, is considered one of Japan's best festivals.
Course Informaciton
Price
289000 Japanese Yen ( 1807€ aprox. €=160JPY) included 10 nights of accomodation, 9 breakfast, 6 lunch boxes 8 dinner, materials, workshops, and transfer
(Takayama St⇔Hotel 4th, 12th and 14th of Nov (30min), Hotel⇔Studio (20min)
Please note that some lunches and dinners, hot spring entrance fees, airfare, and travel insurance are not included.
* We may not be able to accommodate all dietly requests.
* Individuals with large tattoos are not permitted in the hot spring; small tattoos must be concealed.
* This course will only be conducted in English. For other languages, please ensure a Wi-Fi connection (Japanese SIM Card) for translation apps using earphones.
LIMITED PLACES
More Information
Chisato Kuroki
+34 657738396 (whatsapp)
chisatoceramica28@gmail.com
Training Policy
Please be courteous to the instructor and fellow participants. Avoid making any verbal or chat comments that are racist, sexist, discriminatory, defamatory, obscene, harassing, insulting, hostile, or otherwise deemed inappropriate in the studio. We reserve the right to remove any participant who engages in such behavior at our sole discretion. If you are removed, you will not be allowed to return to the course, and per our cancellation policy, we are not liable for any course fees or additional expenses incurred, such as travel or accommodation.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations made up to 2 months before the course start date are eligible for a full refund of 100% (excluding the bank transfer fee). For cancellations within2 months of the course start date, the deposit is non-refundable, but we can provide you with a spot in the next available course.
Cancellation by our side
We the right to cancel a course, but we will make every effort to inform you at least four weeks prior. If we cancel a training course you have registered for, you have the option to:
- Receive a full refund of the course fee
- Choose another available training option
Please note that we are not liable for any additional expenses, including travel or accommodation costs, resulting from our course cancellation for any reason, including adverse weather conditions or natural disasters.
Training Policy
Please be courteous to the instructor and fellow participants. Avoid making any verbal or chat comments that are racist, sexist, discriminatory, defamatory, obscene, harassing, insulting, hostile, or otherwise deemed inappropriate in the studio. We reserve the right to remove any participant who engages in such behavior at our sole discretion. If you are removed, you will not be allowed to return to the course, and per our cancellation policy, we are not liable for any course fees or additional expenses incurred, such as travel or accommodation.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations made up to 2 months before the course start date are eligible for a full refund of 100% (excluding the bank transfer fee). For cancellations within2 months of the course start date, the deposit is non-refundable, but we can provide you with a spot in the next available course.
Cancellation by our side
We the right to cancel a course, but we will make every effort to inform you at least four weeks prior. If we cancel a training course you have registered for, you have the option to:
- Receive a full refund of the course fee
- Choose another available training option
Please note that we are not liable for any additional expenses, including travel or accommodation costs, resulting from our course cancellation for any reason, including adverse weather conditions or natural disasters.
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