Tokyo Pottery Class Wheel Hand Building and Painting

Tokyo, Japan
Duration2h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesJapanese, English
Group sizeUp to 4 travelers

Overview

- Book your course in advance: a) wheel throwing or b) hand-building.
- Learn from an experienced instructor
- Just a 1-minute walk from Nishigahara Station (Tokyo Metro Namboku Line)
- Beginner-friendly, hands-on class in a Tokyo studio
- Clay, tools, matcha-tea, and snacks included

What's included

  • Clay and tools for the booked course
  • Pottery instruction by a studio teacher
  • Shipping of the finished piece
  • Firing fee per selected piece

What to expect

Book one class in advance: wheel throwing, hand-building, or painting. A teacher demonstrates first, then you make your own piece. Beginners welcome.

1. Welcome and briefing (10 min)
2. Short demo of your chosen method (10–15 min)
3. Hands-on making (50–70 min): wheel, pinch/coil, or paint a piece
4. Finish, clean up, and confirm pickup or shipping after firing (10–15 min)

Wear clothes that may get dusty. State separately: language, age limit, firing fee, and shipping.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Direct meeting at Sakai Kobo Pottery Studio; no pickup. 1-min walk from Nishigahara Sta. Exit 2 (Tokyo Metro Namboku Line). Look for the sign “陶芸教室 サカイ工房” / “Sakai Kobo”. Ring the 1st-floor doorbell. Staff will greet you—please give your name and say you booked via Viator.

End point

Direct meeting at Sakai Kobo Pottery Studio; no pickup. 1-min walk from Nishigahara Sta. Exit 2 (Tokyo Metro Namboku Line). Look for the sign “陶芸教室 サカイ工房” / “Sakai Kobo”. Ring the 1st-floor doorbell. Staff will greet you—please give your name and say you booked via Viator.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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