Pottery Workshop For English Speakers in TOKYO JAPAN
Visiting Tokyo?
Join ceramic artist Aya Ogawa in her private pottery studio in Kichijoji, Tokyo.
No experience needed — just bring yourself and your curiosity.
We'll work around your schedule.
Available any day of the week — just send us a message and we'll find a time that works for you.
You'll shape your own piece on a hand pottery wheel on Japanese basic technique, choose a glaze, and we'll fire it and ship it to you.
*English speakers are welcome.
BOOK A WORKSHOP
We'd love to welcome you to the studio.
Step 1 — Tell us your dates
Send us a message with your preferred date(s) and number of people.
We'll confirm availability and get back to you within 1–2 days.
Please send us your inquiry with your desired date and time and the number of people.
Feel free to reach out — we'll get back to you within a few days.
→or Message us on Instagram @little07tokyo
Step 2 — Confirm & pay
Once your date is set, we'll send you a link to complete your booking online.
A Beginner-Friendly Pottery Workshop
Unleash Your Creativity: Discover the Magic of Pottery Workshops for Beginners
These days, we often spend our time immersed in the digital world of our smartphones. That’s why I believe in the importance of reconnecting with nature. The way soft clay transforms into a beautiful ceramic piece is simply magical and awe-inspiring. The peaceful moments spent creating can be soothing, sparking imagination and excitement. The world of pottery is both beautiful and deeply fascinating.
I would love to share this special time with you.
One by one, each participant will create a piece of artwork using a hand wheel. Anyone who is a junior high school student or older is welcome to participate, even if it is your first time.
You will have plenty of time to create your favorite shape and object at your own leisure.
What kind of people are today's members? Some are from outside of Tokyo and some are from other countries. These are the members who will spend a peaceful time together.
Get away from the daily routine and get in touch with nature. Each of us enjoys the time to face the clay.
First, let's learn the basics of pottery. We will make a palm-sized bowl. The clay is softer than expected. Carefully, little by little, carefully. By proceeding slowly and calmly, your mind will be at ease. Don't worry about failure, pottery is natural, so it is difficult, and it is interesting that it doesn't turn out the way you want, and it is common even for professionals to get cracks. It is important to be open-minded and enjoy that find your ideas, even if there are some cracks. I am sure that you will create wonderful works of art during the time you spend making pottery.
At the end you decide which one you want to fire and choose the glaze (color, blue , white or gray). If you want to fire more than one piece, you have the option to do so. The studio will take care of the work to complete the vessels you have made. The finished product will be ready in about a month.
What's included
- 2.5 hours of hands-on pottery
- All materials & tools
- Step-by-step guidance in English
- Glazing & kiln firing
- Apron rental
What to bring: Nothing. Just come as you are.
Who can join: Beginners welcome. Ages 12 and up.
Things to Keep in Mind : Please trim your nails short, as long nails make pottery work difficult.
Courses & Pricing
| Course | Duration | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Pottery Workshop | 2.5 hours | ¥13,000〜15,000 (approx. $85〜100 USD) |
|
Pottery + Omusubi Lunch Special experience course |
5 hours | ¥45,000 (approx. $300 USD) |
Payment on the day: Credit card / Cash / PayPay
Up to 5 people
Additional pieces: +¥5,000 per piece for glazing & firing, It varies depending on the size.
Your Finished Piece
After the workshop, we'll trim, glaze, and fire your piece at the studio.
- Ready in: approximately 1-2 month
- Pick-up: in person at the studio, or we'll ship it to you
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International shipping: available worldwide (for example : +$40 USD per piece. It varies depending on the size.)
BOOK A WORKSHOP
We'd love to welcome you to the studio.
Step 1 — Tell us your dates
Send us a message with your preferred date(s) and number of people.
We'll confirm availability and get back to you within 1–2 days.
Please send us your inquiry with your desired date and time and the number of people.
Feel free to reach out — we'll get back to you within a few days.
→or Message us on Instagram @little07tokyo
Step 2 — Confirm & pay
Once your date is set, we'll send you a link to complete your booking online.
Location
Atelier Little
Kichijoji, Tokyo
13-minute walk from Kichijoji Station (JR Chuo Line / Keio Inokashira Line)
→ Google Map
Bicycle parking available. No car parking on site.
Cancellation Policy
Please let us know at least 7 days in advance to cancel or reschedule.
Cancellations within 7 days are subject to a 50% fee.
We'd love to welcome you to the studio.
Feel free to reach out anytime — we'll make it work.
Aya Ogawa × Atelier Little
@little07tokyo | ayaogawa.net
