Course
Wheel-Throwing off the hump
7 days / 6 nights, 5-day workshop program
Who This Course Is For
This course is designed for intermediate-level potters.
You already know how to throw.
But consistency, control, or repeatability still feels out of reach.
If you are looking to move beyond current level and break through a technical plateau,
this course is designed to support that step forward.
Course Focus
An intensive wheel-throwing program built around repetition, feedback, and progression.
You work through a series of structured challenges, adjusted to your individual level. Each stage has a clear goal. Once that goal is met, you move on to the next. The focus is on intensive repetition at the wheel, using volume as a way to build control, stability, and understanding.
Class Size & Duration
Small group: allows the instructor to respond closely to each participant’s progress and challenges.
5-Day Intensive Course: A concentrated program designed for deep immersion, allowing you to focus entirely on your craft from morning until evening.
Studio
An open, light-filled studio with traditional wheels, local clay, and an environment that supports deep concentration.
Daily Rhythm
A full day shaped around making and correction.
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Morning
Introduction of the day’s task, followed by a demonstration by the potter.
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Late morning
Extended throwing practice.
The instructor moves between participants, offering individual advice.
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Lunch break
(Lunch is taken independently.)
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Afternoon
A second demonstration, then continued focused practice.
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Late afternoon
Ongoing feedback and adjustments, depending on each participant’s work.
Firing & Finished Work
Some selected pieces will be fired by the program team after the course.
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Glaze choices are made by the participant
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Firing is handled by the studio
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International shipping is available at cost
The Master Potter
Toyokazu Yoshida
Our instructor has over 30 years of professional experience.
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Award-winning ceramic artist
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Recognized preserver of traditional craft
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Deeply rooted in the Echizen tradition
Instruction is practical and direct, focused on what will actually help you progress at the wheel.
The Bilingual Instructor (JP/EN)
Kazunori Mizushima
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Roots: Born and raised in Echizen, surrounded by its 850-year-old ceramic heritage.
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Corporate Path: Built a professional career in the IT industry, including an influential period of residency in India.
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Rediscovery: Rediscovered the profound beauty of pottery, while in India.
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Paris Years: Dedicated the entire year of 2024 to intensive pottery practice in Paris, France.
