[Perfect for those who are interested in craftsmanship and learning from artisans experienced in the field of pottery.]
You will experience casting, that is the fundamental step of making Hasamiyaki, after learning the history of Hasamiyaki and the system of making pottery in Hasami.
The work by the artisan is surprising as if making a plastic model.
You will try painting after slip casting, then get your own pottery delivered to you after the tour.
[Itinery]
Meeting at Kurawankan (Togei no Yakata)
- Orientation: A tour guide will introduce Hasamiyaki's 400-year-old history like Kurawanka-wan and Conpura-bin (bottle) and its making process.
Moving to Nakaoyama by taxi.
Lunch in Bunka no Sato 'Shikisha', eating 'Hasamiyaki Gozen' (set lunch)
Looking around Nakaoyama with a tour guide
Moving to the atelier for slip casting
Learning about each step of making pottery, making molds, forming, using a pottery wheel and slip casting, from certified traditional craftsman
Pottery experience; slip casting and painting
You will try painting after slip casting, then get your own pottery delivered to you after the tour.
Then to Kurawankan (Togei no Yakata) and finish the tour
- Upon request enjoy shopping in Nishinohara, which is popular for women
