Cost of clay, one-on-one instruction, climbing kiln firing, consumption tax, and a tour of climbing kiln firing in February (available 24 hours a day). *Those who can make the trip can watch the climbing kiln firing for free.

Packing and shipping costs for the fired work (if you wish to have it shipped, this will be charged separately) *If you wish to have it shipped, please let us know when you make it.

Cancellations 1 day(s) (inclusive) before the selected date are allowed. Unused orders can be canceled for free；Cancellation is not allowed between 0–0 days from the selected date. Orders cannot be canceled or modified, and refunds will not be granted.；Due to time zone differences, the confirmed cancellation date is based on the supplier’s local time. Please allow 2–5 business days to process your cancellation request, after which the cancellation fee will be charged according to the product’s cancellation policy. Once your refund request is confirmed, KKday will initiate the refund to your original payment method within 15 days. The actual refund timing depends on your card-issuing bank’s policy.

Participant age: 6 to 100 years old；Clothing and belongings: Comfortable clothing；Duration: 3 hours；Minimum number of participants: 1 person

【Hyogo, Minamiawaji】 Experience creating 'Awaji Iga' pottery, a revival of the legendary 'Ko-Iga' (Old Iga) ware, once hailed as the 'exceptional beauty' of the tea ceremony world during the Sengoku period!

Japan-Hyogo , Kobe

Booking confirmed 1 day(s) after ordering

Duration:4 hour(s)

Language(s): English / Japanese / Korean / Thai / Mandarin

Free cancellation 1 day(s) prior to experience date

[5% App discount] Code: APP5OFF , HK: APP15HK

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'Ko-Iga' (Old Iga) is considered the pinnacle of historical pottery, celebrated as the 'exceptional beauty' of the tea ceremony world, particularly during the Azuchi-Momoyama period when figures like Sen no Rikyu, Oda Nobunaga, and Toyotomi Hideyoshi were active. Through one-on-one guidance from a craftsman who hand-built one of Japan's largest six-chamber climbing kilns, you can experience creating 'Awaji Iga,' a revival of the pottery used in tea ceremonies of that era. Ko-Iga is fired for several days at an unparalleled, world-record temperature of 1400°C. This process causes the shapes to warp and sometimes crack from the impact of the firewood, but this only enhances its absolute presence and aesthetic, which is why it is called 'exceptional beauty.' (*Campfires are 250°C–450°C; blast furnaces are 1500°C) Awaji Iga aims to revive the Ko-Iga tradition. Because we value the hidden processes and intrinsic value, we do not use modern tools like burners or thermometers, nor do we use glazes that vitrify the surface. During the Sengoku period, wars were fought across Japan, but few truly desired them. Tea ceremonies served as secret meeting places to avoid conflict. It is said that Ko-Iga was used as the special equipment for these high-stakes tea ceremonies, where success meant avoiding war and failure meant battle. At Tsurugi Kiln, you can experience the revival of Ko-Iga and create your own Awaji Iga vessels, just like those used in the tea ceremonies that once shaped history and determined life and death. *The actual experience covers the forming process only. You are welcome to visit and witness the powerful scene of the kiln firing, which takes place over four days and nights in February. We invite you to visit Awaji Island three times to fully enjoy the experience: for the forming process, the February kiln firing, and to pick up your finished work from April onwards. ■ Itinerary 1. Decide what to create 2. Knead the clay 3. Form the piece (coiling, hand-building, ball-forming) *The actual experience covers the forming process only. You can observe your own creations during the February kiln firing. *Since the firing happens only once a year in February, your finished work will be available for pickup from spring onwards.

Purchase Notice

Please note the following when participating in this course:

・People with long or false nails may find it difficult to work with this workshop. ・As this is one-on-one instruction and the workshop is run by an individual artist, the workshop is limited to a maximum of six people. ・The works are fired once a year in the kiln in February, so they will not be available for delivery until April. ・These works are generally fragile, so they will be handed over to you at the workshop, but please note that separate shipping fees will apply if you choose to have them shipped. ・The duration of the workshop will vary depending on the customer's preferences, but it will generally take approximately three to four hours per person.

Includes/Excludes

Cost of clay, one-on-one instruction, climbing kiln firing, consumption tax, and a tour of climbing kiln firing in February (available 24 hours a day). *Those who can make the trip can watch the climbing kiln firing for free.

Packing and shipping costs for the fired work (if you wish to have it shipped, this will be charged separately) *If you wish to have it shipped, please let us know when you make it.

Reminders

Participant age: 6 to 100 years old
Clothing and belongings: Comfortable clothing
Duration: 3 hours
Minimum number of participants: 1 person

Meeting Point

Location Name: 626 Shichi-Nakajima, Minamiawaji City, Hyogo Prefecture 656-0483

Address: 626 Shichi-Nakajima, Minamiawaji City, Hyogo Prefecture 656-0483

How to Get There

・Meeting Time: Please arrive at your scheduled time. ・Meeting Point: Tsurugi Kiln

Experience Location

Location Name: 626 Shichinakajima, Minamiawaji City, Hyogo Prefecture, 656-0483

Address: 626 Shichinakajima, Minamiawaji City, Hyogo Prefecture, 656-0483

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations 1 day(s) (inclusive) before the selected date are allowed. Unused orders can be canceled for free
Cancellation is not allowed between 0–0 days from the selected date. Orders cannot be canceled or modified, and refunds will not be granted.

NOTE

Due to time zone differences, the confirmed cancellation date is based on the supplier’s local time. Please allow 2–5 business days to process your cancellation request, after which the cancellation fee will be charged according to the product’s cancellation policy. Once your refund request is confirmed, KKday will initiate the refund to your original payment method within 15 days. The actual refund timing depends on your card-issuing bank’s policy.

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