[Hyogo, Minami Awaji City] Awaji Tile Story: Feel like a tile craftsman! Experience making your own original tiles using lump clay

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• Awaji Island is one of Japan's three major tile-making regions, boasting the highest production volume of oxidized tiles, known for their lustrous "silver-black" finish. The history of tile making spans over 1,400 years, and tile production has continued on Awaji Island for over 400 years. Here, you can freely create your own original tile. ~Experience Schedule~ 10:00~ / 13:00~ 1. Thinking about the design image (draft) On a clay base, use a pencil to sketch the image you want to create, such as facial features and horns. You can create your own design. *Even first-timers can use the reference examples to guide you, so you can rest assured. 10:30~ / 13:30~ 2. Creating the base (3D molding) Using the draft, you will create the basic shape by piling clay. Then, roughly create the contours of the face, eyes, nose, and mouth. 11:00~ / 13:00~ 3. Using specialized tools for finishing the fine details, you will carefully finish the fine details. This process creates the unique and powerful look of the onigawara. After completion, the tiles are smoked and fired, which takes approximately two months. Once fired, they will be shipped to you by mail.
• A craftsmanship program where you can experience traditional Japanese roofing culture
• This program allows you to experience the tile culture that has been passed down for a long time in Japan through crafts using actual clay tiles. You can learn about the charm of traditional tiles that have been used in the construction of Japanese houses and temples and shrines through craftsmanship.
• Made using real clay roof tiles and carefully supported by roof tile craftsmen
• The clay used is the same clay used in actual roof tile manufacturing, and roof tile craftsmen will carefully support you in the production process, so even first-timers can enjoy making things with peace of mind.
• Beginners and children can participate with peace of mind. Enjoy it as a memento of your trip or as interior decoration.
• Beginners and children can participate with confidence and create their own original roofing tiles using lump clay. The finished product will be smoked and delivered to your home, where you can enjoy it as a memento of your trip or as interior decoration.