JAPANESE POTTERY WORKSHOP · TOKYO

Slow down.
Shape something
with your hands.

Slow down.
Shape something
with your hands.

手で、かたちにする時間。

手で、かたちにする時間。

A small-group wheel-throwing workshop in Kuramae, where you’ll make a vessel to take home from Tokyo.

A small-group wheel-throwing workshop in Kuramae, where you’ll make a vessel to take home from Tokyo.

2–4 guests · English welcome

Made slowly, kept for years.

01 / KURAMAE

THE EXPERIENCE

A quiet pottery session in the heart of Tokyo.

Step away from the busy streets and spend time working with clay. You’ll learn the basics of Japanese hand-building and create a piece that is uniquely yours.

No pottery experience is needed.

Beginner friendly

No previous pottery experience required.

Small groups

Personal guidance in groups of up to six.

Made by you

Create one original piece to keep.

What you’ll do

What you’ll do

A gentle pace, from first touch to final detail.

Handmade clay vessels

01

Choose your piece

Cup, bowl or small plate — choose what you would like to make.

Hands shaping pottery clay

02

Shape the clay

Learn simple hand-building techniques and shape your piece at your own pace.

Finished handmade ceramic cup

03

Add your finishing touch

Choose the texture and glaze that will make the piece yours.

EXPERIENCE DETAILS

Everything you need to know.

Duration

90 minutes

Duration

90 minutes

Price

From ¥7,500 / person

Price

From ¥7,500 / person

Group Size

1–6 guests

Group Size

1–6 guests

Language

English / Japanese

Language

English / Japanese

Includes

Clay, tools, glaze and firing

Includes

Clay, tools, glaze and firing

Experience Level

Beginner friendly

Experience Level

Beginner friendly

After the workshop

Your piece will be fired after the session. Pickup and shipping options vary by studio.

Aya shaping pottery in warm studio light

YOUR HOST

Meet Aya, your pottery host.

Aya has been working with clay for more than ten years. Her workshops are designed to make pottery approachable — even if you have never touched clay before.

Rather than aiming for perfection, she encourages guests to enjoy the process and create something personal.

Aya has been working with clay for more than ten years. Her workshops are designed to make pottery approachable — even if you have never touched clay before.

Rather than aiming for perfection, she encourages guests to enjoy the process and create something personal.

10+ years working with clay

THE STUDIO

Inside the studio

Warm pottery studio interior
Hands shaping a clay bowl
Finished handmade ceramic vessels
Ceramic artist working with clay
Guests participating in a pottery workshop
Clay detail on a workshop table

Ready to make your own piece?

Ready to make your own piece?

Choose a date and join us for a relaxed pottery session in Tokyo.

Have a question? Contact us

Street scene near Kuramae, Tokyo

ACCESS

Easy to find, easy to reach.

Location

Kuramae, Tokyo

Nearest Station

[Nearest Station]

Walk

[5] min walk

Address

[Studio address]

Detailed directions will be included in your booking confirmation.

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FAQ

Good to know before you visit.

How do I pay?

What is the cancellation policy?

Is the workshop available in English?

Can children join?

Do I need to bring anything?

What should I wear?

Make something you’ll remember long after your trip.

Make something you’ll remember long after your trip.