[Ishikawa, Komatsu City] Tour of the Isokichi Kiln Workshop with Asakura Ichika

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• Enjoy the works of past Isokichi potters with detailed commentary! Isokichi Fukako Pottery is located in Yahata, where many kilns for producing ornaments are concentrated. The first generation pottery maker specialized in the base of pottery, and even today they still carry out the entire process from base production to painting. This program is a workshop tour where the fourth-generation Asakura Ichika, daughter of the third-generation Asakura Isokichi, will personally explain the workshop, gallery, and works. At the end of the tour, you will be able to actually use the works in the kiln and taste coffee. *For foreign visitors: The tour will be conducted in Japanese only.
• The fourth generation of Isokichi Kiln owner, Asakura Ichika, will personally guide you through the exhibition.
• Isokichi Shinku Pottery Kiln carries out all processes from the base to painting. In this program, you will be guided by Asakura Ichika and will be able to see the entire process from clay to the completion of a gorgeously painted Kutani ware.
• A guided tour of the gallery housing the precious works of the first and second generations of the artist will also be provided.
• The gallery attached to the workshop is modeled after the architectural style of the Asakura Isokichi Museum in Nomi City, and displays works by the second and third Isokichi. The dynamic and substantial pieces are the result of the company's roots as a decorative item maker, and visitors can learn the story behind each piece through explanations.
• Includes original coffee that can be enjoyed at the venue
• At the end of the program, you can enjoy tea time at the cafe, where you can also purchase kiln works. Choose your favorite cup from the kiln works and enjoy your coffee.