Nara | Akahada Pottery Workshop
Nara | Akahada Pottery Workshop
[Private Masterclass]
Starts at $300 USD per person
Minimum 2 participants; solo guests may book at the price of 2 participants
Please make your booking at least 7 days in advance.
Escaping Definition: The Unique Akahada Pottery Tradition of Nara
Details
Private experience
Location: Yoshino, Nara
Painting: 1 hour and Pottery making: 2 hours
Painting 30 people max; Pottery making 15 people max
Offered in Japanese, with friendly Deeper Japan guide interpreting in English
(French/German interpretation may be available upon request)
Changing Soil, Changing Practice
In the hills of Nara Prefecture’s Mt. Gojo, the tradition of Akahada pottery has flourished since the late 16th-century. In contrast to many of Japan’s historic ceramic practices, Akahada pottery is known for its wide range of aesthetic styles, owing to its relationship with the uniquely variable soil composition of Mt. Gojo. The famous early Edo period tea master Korobi Enshu was a strong advocate for the tradition and cemented Akahada pottery’s significance in tea ceremony through championing the seven ancient Mt. Gojo kilns. Many prize this style for its simultaneously contemporary and traditional feel. In this experience, join master potter Tadashi-san, who has been perfecting his craft for over 30 years, to learn about this pottery tradition which escapes definition. Learn about the history of the region and its special geology, and try your hand at crafting your own Akahada vessel according to traditional techniques.
What you’ll do
Visit a workshop specializing in the Akahada pottery style, and craft your own vessel according to traditional techniques.
What to wear
Clothing that you don’t mind getting dirty
Who can attend
Children must be 7+
Availability
Monday to Saturday
— Painting
Session 1 (09:00 - 10:00)
Session 2 (10:00 - 11:00)
Session 3 (11:00 - 12:00)
Session 4 (13:00 - 14:00)
Session 5 (14:00 - 15:00)
Session 6 (15:00 - 16:00)
— Pottery Making
Session 1 (10:00 - 12:00)
Session 2 (14:00 - 16:00)
Access
46 minutes drive from Yamato Yagi Station
Cancellation Policy
Please make your booking at least 24 hours in advance. See cancellation policy here.
* A detailed itinerary will be emailed to you once your booking has been confirmed.
