CERAMIC STUDIO
Lessons In English
Ray Ceramic Studio offers ceramic classes for all levels, from beginner to advanced. We are in an accessible location, just a 9-minute walk from JR Shibuya Station in Tokyo. Let’s have fun making ceramics together!

Studio equipment

There are 4 electric wheels, hand-building tables, a spray glazing station, and an electric kiln. We have 10 clay bodies, more than 20 glazes, various colors of slip, underglaze colors for decoration, and plaster for mold-making.
– Basic tools, materials, and aprons are all provided in the classroom. There is no need to bring anything except your enthusiasm!
– For wheel throwing, we recommend wearing pants (trousers) rather than a skirt. Please make sure your nails are trimmed to a manageable length.

Class Schedule

TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN
10:00〜12:30
10:30-12:00
13:00〜15:30
13:30-15:00
16:00〜18:30 -
15:30-17:00
19:00〜21:30 - - - -
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◎Engish available ◯Japanese only ♢Wheel Throwing Trial (Japanese only)

Trial Lessons

Trial lessons are available. You can make small plates, a cup, or a bowl using hand-building techniques. No experience is required. Feel free to make a reservation.

1day Lesson:Slab Plates

Small Plates:¥4,400/ 1day lesson
Recommended for Those Who Want to Create Freely!

This is a one-day trial using the slab-building technique. You will roll out the clay, freely decorate it, and shape it into your desired form.
After you complete the shaping process, the instructor will handle the coloring.

1day Lesson:Bowl

Small Bowl:¥4,400/ 1day lesson
Recommended for Those Who Want to Create Casually!

Pottery pieces go through three main stages before completion: [Shaping (forming a large structure)] → [Trimming] → [Glazing & Coloring].
In the “One-time Trial: Hand-building (Pinchpot Technique)”, you will experience only the shaping process. After that, the instructor will handle the trimming, firing, and coloring.

It takes approximately 1.5 to 2 months for the final piece to be completed.

3days Lessons:Cup or Bowl

Cup or Bowl:¥7,700 / 3days lessons

Ceramic Lessons Application

Please apply by filling out the form at the link below. We look forward to your participation.

Beginning Pottery

This course will introduce beginners to basic hand-building pottery methods, including coil, pinch, and slab techniques. Glazing and decorating methods will also be covered.

Mug cup, soup bowl, fish plate, rice bowl, flat bowl, flower vase, tokkuri and ochoko, art pieces, etc.

Throwing and Advanced Hand-Building courses are available for those who have completed this course.

Registration Fee

¥16,500

Monthly Lesson Fee

[4 lessons:¥16,830] [3 lessons:¥14,245] [2 lessons:¥11,880]

Clay Fee (Include Glaze and Firing Fee)

1kg ¥1,260~

Advanced Wheel Throwing

Free course
There are no fixed assignments in this program. Participants can create their own works based on personal interests, under the guidance of an instructor.

  • Building on the techniques learned in the Starter and Intermediate Programs, students will continue to develop their skills while exploring various decorative methods.

  • Those who wish to improve their wheel-throwing techniques can focus on the potter’s wheel, while those who prefer more free-form expression can work mainly with hand-building.

Registration Fee

¥16,500

Monthly Lesson Fee

[4 lessons:¥16,830] [3 lessons:¥14,245] [2 lessons:¥11,880]

Clay Fee (Include Glaze and Firing Fee)

1kg ¥1,260~

Ticket System

Registration Fee

¥5,500

Ticket Fee

[8 lessons:¥52,800 (Valid for 3 months)] [4 lessons:¥26,400 (Valid for 3 months)]
*Additional tickets may be purchased for ¥6,600 each (additional tickets have an expiration date).
*Clay fee is charged separately.
*If you do not purchase additional tickets within the ticket expiration date, the enrollment fee will expire.

Studio Information

5F, Takano Daiichi Building, 6-19-15 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0001
A 9-minute walk from Shibuya Station (Hachiko Exit).
Tel: 03-5456-0400
Fax: 03-5456-0410
E-Mail: s-rayart@nifty.com