• Painting Course

    Painting Course

    You can paint whatever design you like using a glaze (dark navy blue).

    Fee
    From ¥2,000 per person (shipping charges are separate).
    Numbers of Participants
    1–12 people * Please contact us if 13 or more people want to come at once.
    Time Required
    Approximately 40 minutes.

    * Your item will be delivered to you approximately one month after the course.

  • Hand Shaping Course

    Hand Shaping Course

    You can make a cup, bowl, plate or ornament using 500 g of potter’s clay.

    Fee
    From ¥3,500 per person (shipping charges are separate).
    Numbers of Participants
    1–12 people * Please contact us if 13 or more people want to come at once.
    Time Required
    Approximately 60 minutes.

    * Your item will be delivered to you approximately one month after the course.

  • Electric Potter’s Wheel Course

    Electric Potter’s Wheel Course

    You can create your own piece of pottery using an electric potter’s wheel under the careful guidance of an instructor. Of course beginners are welcome.

    Fee
    From ¥3,500 per person (shipping charges are separate).
    Numbers of Participants
    1–2 people
    Time Required
    Approximately 30 minutes.

    * Your item will be delivered to you approximately one month after the course.

  • Slow and Steady Electric Potter’s Wheel Course

    Slow and Steady Electric Potter’s Wheel Course

    You can create your own piece of pottery using an electric potter’s wheel under the careful guidance of an instructor. Of course beginners are welcome.

    Fee
    From ¥7,000 per person (shipping charges are separate).
    Numbers of Participants
    1–2 people
    Time Required
    Approximately 60 minutes.

    * Your item will be delivered to you approximately one month after the course.

  • Satisfaction Course

    You can combine two of the courses available here (painting, hand-shaping or electric potter’s wheel) to create one item from each course. We recommend this course for those who really want to experience pottery.

    Fee
    From ¥8,000 per person (shipping charges are separate).
    Numbers of Participants
    2–10 people * We can only take four people at once for the Electric Potter’s Wheel Course.
    Time Required
    Approximately 120 minutes.

    * Your item will be delivered to you approximately one month after the course.

Details

● What is included in the price?
Tuition, materials, firing, glazing and consumption tax.
● Group Discount
A discount is available for a large group. Please inquire.
● Shipping Charges
¥800 anywhere in Japan
We also ship overseas.
● Payment Method
Please pay when you attend the course (credit cards accepted).
● Start Time
Please arrive at the time of your appointment.
● Place
Biki-Kobo (Pottery Experience)
1-280 Kiyomizu, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
* Please use the stairs that lead to the workshop.
● Age Requirements
Small children can attend in the presence of a guardian.
● Things to Bring (clothes, tools, etc.)
Nothings in particular. We provide an apron, etc., at no extra cost.
● Cut-off Date
If you book through the website, please complete your booking at least two days before you want to attend.* You can also call us or send an email using the email form on our website if you want to book on the day you want to attend. Please feel free to ask.
● Cancellation
If you need to cancel your booking, please contact us at least two days before your appointment.
If you cancel on the day of your appointment, 50% of the fee will be charged as a cancellation fee.
● Delivery of Your Creation
It will take approximately 3–4 weeks to complete your piece.
Asahido will ship it to you after it has been completed (shipping charge are separate).
(Shipping charge are separate)