[Now accepting reservations!] "Let's Make a Small Bowl ~Sgraffito Pottery Experience~" to be held on Saturday, April 25
Maizuru City Pottery Museum in Kyoto will host a pottery workshop using the traditional 'Sgraffito' technique on April 25, 2026, suitable for all skill levels.
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Maizuru City, Kyoto Prefecture (Maizuru City Pottery Museum), will hold a pottery workshop titled "Let's Make a Small Bowl (Sgraffito Pottery Experience)" on Saturday, April 25, 2026. This workshop can be enjoyed by everyone from beginners to experienced potters.
The venue, Maizuru City Pottery Museum, is located within the beautiful "Aobasanroku Park," providing a quiet environment surrounded by greenery where you can immerse yourself in creative activities. This time, we will focus on the traditional technique of "Sgraffito" (Kakotoshi), which involves carving the surface of the vessel to draw patterns, proposing the creation of practical yet highly artistic small bowls.
■ Create your own design with "Sgraffito"
"Sgraffito" is a technique where slip (liquid clay) of a different color is applied to the surface of a formed vessel, and then scraped off to reveal the color of the clay underneath, making a pattern emerge.
■ Event Details
Date & Time: Saturday, April 25, 2026 (Reiwa 8), 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Venue: Maizuru City Pottery Museum (Inside Aobasanroku Park, 3-2 Okayasu, Maizuru City, Kyoto Prefecture)
Capacity: 15 people (*If there are many applications, participants may be selected by lottery)
Fee (Tax Included):
High school students and older: 2,200 yen
Junior high school students and younger: 1,600 yen
Official Website: https://www.city.maizuru.kyoto.jp/kyouiku/0000014914.html
■ How to Apply
Please apply by phone or fax to the Maizuru City Pottery Museum by the day before the event.
Phone/FAX: 0773-64-3263
Reception Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (*Closed on Mondays)
In April, as the fresh greenery sprouts, why not take a break from everyday life and spend some creative time facing the texture of clay? We invite you to experience the joy of shaping your own sensibilities at the Maizuru City Pottery Museum. We sincerely look forward to your applications.
The venue, Maizuru City Pottery Museum, is located within the beautiful "Aobasanroku Park," providing a quiet environment surrounded by greenery where you can immerse yourself in creative activities. This time, we will focus on the traditional technique of "Sgraffito" (Kakotoshi), which involves carving the surface of the vessel to draw patterns, proposing the creation of practical yet highly artistic small bowls.
■ Create your own design with "Sgraffito"
"Sgraffito" is a technique where slip (liquid clay) of a different color is applied to the surface of a formed vessel, and then scraped off to reveal the color of the clay underneath, making a pattern emerge.
■ Event Details
Date & Time: Saturday, April 25, 2026 (Reiwa 8), 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Venue: Maizuru City Pottery Museum (Inside Aobasanroku Park, 3-2 Okayasu, Maizuru City, Kyoto Prefecture)
Capacity: 15 people (*If there are many applications, participants may be selected by lottery)
Fee (Tax Included):
High school students and older: 2,200 yen
Junior high school students and younger: 1,600 yen
Official Website: https://www.city.maizuru.kyoto.jp/kyouiku/0000014914.html
■ How to Apply
Please apply by phone or fax to the Maizuru City Pottery Museum by the day before the event.
Phone/FAX: 0773-64-3263
Reception Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (*Closed on Mondays)
In April, as the fresh greenery sprouts, why not take a break from everyday life and spend some creative time facing the texture of clay? We invite you to experience the joy of shaping your own sensibilities at the Maizuru City Pottery Museum. We sincerely look forward to your applications.