Ceramic Dojo in Echizen, Japan

Small group. Deep guidance. Real progress.

Welcome to Ceramic Dojo, an intensive immersion program for serious potters in one of Japan’s Six Ancient Kilns. Here, we trade mass-classes for master-led intimacy. Through deep immersion in the artisan culture of Echizen, we provide the environment, the expertise, and the 800-year-old clay required to elevate your craft to the next level.

Course

Wheel-Throwing: Off-the-Hump Immersion

If you are looking to move beyond current level and break through a technical plateau, this course is designed to support that step forward.

Activities

Echizen Ceramic Museum & Private Studio Visits

Find new inspiration for your work through the museum's history and the works of local artisans.

Recommended Accommodation

Heritage Living

Live within a traditional Japanese farmhouse and embrace the simple, honest pace of rural living.

Access to Echizen

Located in Fukui Prefecture along the Sea of Japan, Echizen is proud to be one of the Six Ancient Kilns of Japan. The gateway to this historic pottery village is "Echizen Takefu Station" on the Hokuriku Shinkansen line.

What's Included

5-day intensive master-led tuition and guidance
Access to fully equipped studio facilities and tools
Up to 20kg of local Echizen clay
Studio firing service for up to 2kg of your finished pieces
Guided visits to local potteries / museums

What's NOT Included

International flights to/from Japan
Transfers to/from Echizen-Takefu Station
Accommodation (Book directly with our recommended partner guest house or a hotel of your choice)
Meals and daily personal expenses
International shipping costs for finished pieces

Tailor Your Journey: Inquiry Form

Once you submit the form, we will review your requests and get back to you via email within 2-3 business days