chisato kuroki
international ceramic studio®
barcelona spain
JAPANESE TABLEWEAR
WORKSHOP
IN TAKAYAMA
November 6-16th 2024
With this course you can learn how to make different kind of Japanese table wear with hand building and wheel tecniques, learn about decoration techniques and Japanese traditional glazes with wood ash.
Shedule
6th Meeting at Takayama Train Station
Transfer to the hotel 830pm (If you arrive at Tokyo you can take direct bus to Takayama from Shinjuku at 235pm.
7-9th Modeling tablewears with hand building and wheel tecniques.
Trimming, some decorations and drying works
10th Loading works for bisque firing
11th Decoration and glazing with ORIBE, KIZETO TENMOKU, AND KARATSU Glazes
12th Loading and firing kiln
13th Explanation about glazes
14th Day Off. Please make your own plan
15th Download kiln, Visiting to Hot Spring
Farewell Party at the hotel
16th Departure, transfer from the hotel to Takayama station at 7am.
*The contents of workshop may be changed.
Teacher
KOICHI INOUE
1952 Born in Omuta City, Fukuoka
1976 Graduated from the Department of Crafts, Osaka University of Arts
Joined Kyoto Kawaiki Pottery. Involved in the production of ceramic walls, ceramic monuments, etc.
1988 Moved to Takayama City as a teacher in Ceramics Department, Hida International Crafts School
Opened TAIKAI CERAMIC STUDIO in Kokufu-cho, Takayama.
1992 Participated in the reconstruction of Shurijo Castle in Okinawa. Involved in the production of the roof decoration of the main shrine.
2001 Relocated the studio.
Awards
Toki Contemporary Ceramic Sculpture Exhibition
Mino International Ceramic Art Exhibition
YUPO Design Award, etc.
Exhibition
every year since 2001 at 
Jiyugaoka Gallery Runan, Sannomiya Sanchika Hall, Kichijoji Gallery Nagatani, etc.
Organized by CHISATO KUROKI
Japanese artist who lives and works in Barcelona, Spain.
Finalist and winner of International Biennale,
competitions and invited artist for International ceramic festivals, art fairs and artist in residence in Spain, England, France, China and Japan.
You can see more videos of her works with https://www.youtube.com/@chisatoceramica
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.