Are you interested in Japanese traditional art, ceramic art?

It developed its originality while being influenced by the world's traditional ceramics and also inspired by concepts such as the unique Japanese Tea Ceremony and the idea of Zen, Japan formed its world wide unique aesthetic originality and succeeded in creating its spiritual wealth in the elegant simplicity of Wabi (austere beauty)and Sabi (elegance). Many Japanese people are still loving traditional pottery that can be felt like the warmth of clay. Today, Japanese are using pottery bowls (for a rice-bowl!), plates etc in daily life, not only Tea Ceremony.

This“Saideigama”is the place many Japanese people are taking lessons.

Almost courses are long term, but also there are one day program in English, Electric pottery wheel (Rokuro) experience, Chopstick rest making program, repair experience etc.

These lessons are good opportunities to know Japanese traditional culture. You can learn traditional pottery while you are staying in Tokyo!

And while taking lessons, you can wear 作務衣(samue) that craftsman usually wears, and make your own item like Japanese real potter!! Location is really convenient, Omotesando area.

How about a wonderful experience in Tokyo? Not only shopping, normal sightseeing course!

Japanese traditional pottery

Saideigama

Entrance

Course example

Electric pottery wheel experience (6,480Yen/60min)

Based on the kind instruction of the pottery wheel from a professional craftsman and make a cup. You cannot bring what you made to home with you (because it would take weeks to complete the process), but you can bring the handmade cup that was made at this studio back to home with you. The souvenir is presented on an authentic paulownia box.

Chopstick rest making program (6,480Yen/60min+15min)

Based on the instruction from craftsman, you will make your own chopstick rest by hand mixing the clay and painting on it. Item will be baked for 3 hours and it will be ready to bring it back with you. Item will be nicely wrapped into acrylic box.