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Experience Pottery at Sue-no-Sato
This is a pottery workshop where you can enjoy clay modeling and painting.
Whether on your own, with family, or with friends,
you can challenge yourself to create a one-of-a-kind piece.
Even beginners are very welcome.
Why not make it part of your memories of visiting Tachikui
and experience pottery in Sue-no-Sato, the home of Tamba ware, surrounded by rich natural beauty?
Two Courses
Clay Modeling
Using your hands to shape the clay, you can create plates, bowls, or teacups. Because you can freely form detailed shapes, it is also possible to make artistic, expressive pieces. This course is also recommended as a creative learning experience for children.
| Size | Price (tax included) | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| M (500g) | ￥2,420 Enough clay to make one rice bowl. | Approx. 60–90 minutes |
| L (900g) | ￥3,300 Enough clay to make one donburi bowl. |
| Size | Price (tax included) |
|---|---|
| Clay (M) 500g — Enough clay to make one rice bowl. | ￥2,420 |
| Clay (L) 900g — Enough clay to make one donburi bowl. | ￥3,300 |
| Duration | |
| Approx. 60–90 minutes | |
Painting
You can paint designs onto pre-formed pieces such as plates or teacups, which are then fired to permanently set the decoration. Create a truly original piece of Tamba ware. Even if you’re not confident in drawing, there’s no need to worry—many sample illustrations are available for reference.
| Size | Price (tax included) | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Yunomi (Teacup) Φ6.5×H8.5cm | 1 color (blue)：￥1,320 Color：￥2,420 | Approx. 30 minutes |
| Plate Φ15×H2cm | 1 color (blue)：￥1,320 Color：￥2,420 |
| Size | Price (tax included) | |
|---|---|---|
| Yunomi (Teacup) Φ6.5×H8.5cm | 1 color (blue) | ￥1,320 |
| Color | ￥2,420 | |
| Plate Φ15×H2cm | 1 color (blue) | ￥1,320 |
| Color | ￥2,420 | |
| Duration | ||
| Approx. 30 minutes | ||
Each portion of clay may be used to create one piece only.
The glaze color of the finished piece will be selected by a local potter. Specific color requests cannot be accommodated.
Admission fees and shipping costs for completed works are required separately. Please download the fee schedule here.
About the Pottery Experience
Reception Hours
10:00〜15:30
Session Start Times
10:00–15:30 (every 30 minutes)
Depending on how busy we are, sessions may begin on the hour instead.
- First-time visitors are asked to complete registration before the session start time and to gather in front of the classroom at the designated time. You will first watch a brief video explanation (approximately 10 minutes). After that, you may begin your experience in the classroom, where staff members will circulate to assist you.
- For the painting experience, participants will be guided in order once registration is complete.Please note that you may be asked to wait depending on how busy the facility is.
- For group reservations (20 people or more), session start times are available between 10:00 and 15:30.For group reservations, staff may provide explanations in person instead of via video.
Number of Participants
- Participation is available from one person.
- Reservations are not required for small groups.
- For groups of 20 people or more, please make a reservation in advance.
Please read and understand the following notes before participating in the pottery workshop.
Please be sure to read carefully.
【If the workshop is full】
- If the workshop is full at the time of reception, a same-day reservation ticket will be distributed.
- Please note that your start time may change depending on how busy it is on the day.
【Notes During Creation】
- Decorative details such as raised or textured patterns may become less visible after firing.
- Works that are too thick or too thin may crack or become damaged during drying or firing.
【In Case of Damage】
- A replacement item will be provided. Please note that refunds are not available.
- If damage occurs during shipping, please contact us within two weeks from the shipping date. A replacement item will be sent to you.
【Cancellation Policy for Groups】
- Cancellation on the day before: 30% of the pottery experience fee
- Cancellation on the day of: 50% of the pottery experience fee
【International Shipping】
- We offer international shipping.
- Shipping timeline: Finished works will be shipped approximately two and a half months after creation. Depending on the shipping method, delivery may take additional time.
EMS (Express Mail Service): Approximately 1 week
Surface mail (Sea mail): Approximately 1 month or more - Shipping fees: International shipping fees differ from domestic rates. Costs vary depending on the destination country, package weight, and shipping method (EMS or sea mail). Please contact us for details.
- It is also possible to participate in the clay modeling experience without having your work shipped (in this case, no shipping fee will be charged).
- We also offer a same-day take-home experience: “Mamezara Marker Painting” (¥2,200).
Finished works will be ready approximately two and a half months after the experience.
We kindly ask for your understanding regarding the above.We hope you enjoy your pottery experience.
| Reception Hours |
|---|
| 10:00〜15:30 |
| Session Start Times |
| 10:00–15:30 (every 30 minutes) Depending on how busy we are, sessions may begin on the hour instead. First-time visitors are asked to complete registration before the session start time and to gather in front of the classroom at the designated time. You will first watch a brief video explanation (approximately 10 minutes). After that, you may begin your experience in the classroom, where staff members will circulate to assist you. For the painting experience, participants will be guided in order once registration is complete.Please note that you may be asked to wait depending on how busy the facility is. For group reservations (20 people or more), session start times are available between 10:00 and 15:30.For group reservations, staff may provide explanations in person instead of via video. |
| Number of Participants |
| Participation is available from one person. Reservations are not required for small groups. For groups of 20 people or more, please make a reservation in advance. |
| Please read and understand the following notes before participating in the pottery workshop. Please be sure to read carefully. |
| 【If the workshop is full】 If the workshop is full at the time of reception, a same-day reservation ticket will be distributed. Please note that your start time may change depending on how busy it is on the day. 【Notes During Creation】 Decorative details such as raised or textured patterns may become less visible after firing. Works that are too thick or too thin may crack or become damaged during drying or firing. 【In Case of Damage】 A replacement item will be provided. Please note that refunds are not available. If damage occurs during shipping, please contact us within two weeks from the shipping date. A replacement item will be sent to you. 【Cancellation Policy for Groups】 Cancellation on the day before: 30% of the pottery experience fee Cancellation on the day of: 50% of the pottery experience fee 【International Shipping】 We offer international shipping. Shipping timeline: Finished works will be shipped approximately two and a half months after creation. Depending on the shipping method, delivery may take additional time. EMS (Express Mail Service): Approximately 1 week Surface mail (Sea mail): Approximately 1 month or more Shipping fees: International shipping fees differ from domestic rates. Costs vary depending on the destination country, package weight, and shipping method (EMS or sea mail). Please contact us for details. It is also possible to participate in the clay modeling experience without having your work shipped (in this case, no shipping fee will be charged). We also offer a same-day take-home experience: “Mamezara Marker Painting” (¥2,200). Finished works will be ready approximately two and a half months after the experience. We kindly ask for your understanding regarding the above.We hope you enjoy your pottery experience. |
Pottery Shop
We offer a wide range of pottery tools essential for making your own works, as well as Tamba Ware clay and Tamba pottery clay (No.1 clay). The shop is located next to the reception counter of the pottery classroom.
Pottery Shop
We offer a wide range of pottery tools essential for making your own works, as well as Tamba Ware clay and Tamba pottery clay (No.1 clay). The shop is located next to the reception counter of the pottery classroom.
Pottery Experience Fees for Elementary and Junior High School Events
For school events such as elementary and junior high school field trips or nature study programs, special rates are available as listed below.
Please note: Parent–child activities are excluded.
| Size | Price (tax included) | Duration | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clay Modeling | ClayＳ(350g) — Suitable for making a teacup or small bowl | ￥1,100 | Approx. 60–90 minutes | |
| ClayＭ(500g) — Suitable for making a mug cup, teacup, or plate | ￥1,650 | |||
| ClayL(900g) — Suitable for making one donburi bowl | ￥2,750 | |||
| Painting | Yunomi (Teacup) Φ6.5×8.5cm | 1 color (blue) | ￥1,100 | Approx. 30 minutes |
| Color | ￥2,420 | |||
| Plate Φ15×2cm | 1 color (blue) | ￥1,100 | ||
| Color | ￥2,420 | |||
| Clay Modeling | |
|---|---|
| Size | Price (tax included) |
| 粘土Ｓ(350g) — Suitable for making a teacup or small bowl | ￥1,100 |
| 粘土Ｍ(500g) — Suitable for making a mug cup, teacup, or plate | ￥1,650 |
| 粘土Ｌ(900g) — Suitable for making one donburi bowl | ￥2,750 |
| Duration | |
| Approx. 60–90 minutes | |
| Painting | ||
|---|---|---|
| Size | Price (tax included) | |
| Yunomi (Teacup) Φ6.5×8.5cm | 1 color (blue) | ￥1,100 |
| Color | ￥2,420 | |
| Plate Φ15×2cm | 1 color (blue) | ￥1,100 |
| Color | ￥2,420 | |
| Duration | ||
| Approx. 30 minutes | ||
Experience Pottery at a Kiln Studio
This pottery experience program allows you to receive direct instruction from a ceramic artist at their own kiln studio. You can enjoy the rare opportunity to create pottery while feeling the atmosphere of the very space where the artist works and creates every day.
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