I've been here a week... whatttt! Last night Sensei and his band had a live gig in Nagoya, and he said it was my welcome party! Before I get to late night shenanigans, let me tell you about my day.
Sensei had a group of 25 people come in to watch him work. He demonstrated his technique on the wheel and then gave them a tour of the studio. While the studio was filled with visiters, I walked to the Akazu Museum. It always looks closed, but that's because it is haha! It is only open Saturday and Sunday. But, it being open, I got to see beautiful historical pottery to the area. There were Oribe, Ofuke, Kizeto, Kozeto, Tetsuyo, Shino, and Kaiyu styles.
Sensei had a group of 25 people come in to watch him work. He demonstrated his technique on the wheel and then gave them a tour of the studio. While the studio was filled with visiters, I walked to the Akazu Museum. It always looks closed, but that's because it is haha! It is only open Saturday and Sunday. But, it being open, I got to see beautiful historical pottery to the area. There were Oribe, Ofuke, Kizeto, Kozeto, Tetsuyo, Shino, and Kaiyu styles.
A lot of places in Japan don't like you to take pictures, I usually don't know this unless there's a picture with a camera crossed out, until someone comes up to me and tells me no. I did however, see the sign at this museum but I got this beautiful pamphlet.
After the studio was free, I got to get to work. I took one of Sensei's cups and tried to duplicate it multiple times. I think I did pretty alright for not seeing a demo, most of mine look alike even though there are some small differences.
After the studio was free, I got to get to work. I took one of Sensei's cups and tried to duplicate it multiple times. I think I did pretty alright for not seeing a demo, most of mine look alike even though there are some small differences.
After I finished throwing those, I made some more bowls and then watched Sensei make plates. I asked about his bat (pieces of wood stuck on the wheel that are pulled off easily to not warp plates or large pieces when taken off, they can then be cut from the bat when more dry) system. It is an awesome set up and definitely going to have to figure out how to get one when I get home. He was adamant about me trying after he was done, so I made some more plates.
After looking at more of Sensei's work I asked Megumi how they made the Japanese soup spoons. She helped me set it up and I made a bunch! I am so excited to have one of my own!! (Pictures to come soon). I had to rush to finish so that I could change for the welcome party and go to dinner with Sensei and Megumi. I was soooll excited for SUSHI!! I finally got some sushi while in Japan. it was conveyor belt style and it was so very delicious. I did get to adventures this time around, but maybe next time I'll try some octopus, squid, or a fish I don't recognize. My belly was very happy heading to the live gig. Sensei performed amazingly and it was so much fun! When I get my computer up and running again I will add videos from the show. Another wonderful day in Japan!
After looking at more of Sensei's work I asked Megumi how they made the Japanese soup spoons. She helped me set it up and I made a bunch! I am so excited to have one of my own!! (Pictures to come soon). I had to rush to finish so that I could change for the welcome party and go to dinner with Sensei and Megumi. I was soooll excited for SUSHI!! I finally got some sushi while in Japan. it was conveyor belt style and it was so very delicious. I did get to adventures this time around, but maybe next time I'll try some octopus, squid, or a fish I don't recognize. My belly was very happy heading to the live gig. Sensei performed amazingly and it was so much fun! When I get my computer up and running again I will add videos from the show. Another wonderful day in Japan!