Workshop of Oniwayaki Pottery Making of the Kikkawa Clan and Seal Engraving
–Learning the history of Iwakuni through stone and clay—
Site: Mimizukutei on the grounds of Kikkawa Historical Museum 2-7-3, Yokoyama, Iwakuni
Time: Every 4th Saturday from March to December
①9:00～12：00 ②14：00～17：00
Each workshop is about 3 hours long.
It may take 1～6 months for the finished product to be delivered.
Fee: ￥9000/ person (delivery fee not included)
Capacity: Maximum of 10 people/ workshop
Reservation needed.
Historical Workshop
Experience the history of Iwakuni through the following activities deeply affiliated with its past.
- seal engraving
- gallery talk at the Kikkawa Historical Museum
- pottery making(Tada ware)
In the Edo period, some lords possessed a special kiln in their domain. They ordered the craftsmen to make pottery, known as Oniwayaki, to be presented to the Tokugawa shogunate as gifts.
The lord Kikkawa of Iwakuni also owned an Oniwayaki kiln in the area called Tada in Iwakuni. The Tada kiln began its operation in 1700. Among the many pieces made there, only the first-class works were presented to the shogunate as Tada ware.
This workshop will take place at Mimizukutei, a house which used to belong to the lord’s retreat. The clay cups we make there will be later fired at the Tada kiln.
Together with seal engraving and the curator talk, enjoy making the special Oniwayaki pottery at this event and feel the rich history of iwakuni.
Procedure
Step1: Seal engraving is carving a character into a stone to make a stamp. Use the stamp on a small piece of clay to make a seal. Attach the seal to the cup in Step 3. You can take the stamp home when you leave.（About 40 minutes）
Step:2 Appreciate the historical archives at the Kikkawa Historical Museum. A curator will give a detailed explanation. After the talk, matcha will be served in the lobby.（About 40 minutes）
Viewing the Iwakuni Castle. Enjoy your break.
Step3: At this workshop, you will make an Oniwayaki tea ceremony cup by hand. It will be the only cup in the world with your stamp and the Kikkawa family crest.（About 40 minutes）
Step4: The clay cup you make will be sent to the Tada kiln for firing. Later, the finished product will be delivered to your house. (payment upon delivery)
Instructors
For Tada ware
Unkei Tamura Pottery Master
Second Generation
Unkeizangama
For seal engraving
Saryo Ooishi Head of Gokyo Bunko,
Sakai Sake Brewery Art Museum
For gallery talk
Fumiko Harada Curator,
Kikkawa Historical Museum
If you apply by fax, please use this application form.
application form（oniwayaki_fax.pdf）
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