Kigata Banko Teapot Ceremony Set, 1&2 Feb 2025

Two-Day Workshop: Create Your Own Tea Set

Discover the art of Japanese pottery in a profound and enriching two-day workshop! You’ll make your own teapot, cups, and tea scoop while enjoying delicious homemade vegetarian lunches inspired by Yakuzen and macrobiotic cuisine. Different kinds of authentic Japanese and Chinese teas will be served throughout the workshop. All materials, firing, and glazing are included.

Once you've completed this workshop, you're welcome to continue with an advanced course to learn the beautiful art of the Japanese tea ceremony - Obaku-Baisa ryū.

Location: Mierenmeent 122, 1218 EM Hilversum Time: 10:30 – 15:30

Workshop Schedule

DAY 1 10:20 – Welcome 10:30 – Start workshop: Making the teapot body 12:30 – 13:15 – Japanese lunch 13:30 – 15:00 – Continue workshop: Finishing the teapot body 15:00 – 15:30 – Cleaning up and sharing experiences

DAY 2 10:20 – Welcome 10:30 – Start workshop: Refining the teapot body and making the lid, and cups 12:30 – 13:15 – Japanese medicinal cooking lecture and lunch 13:30 – 15:00 – Continue workshop: Making the tea scoop 15:00 – 15:30 – Cleaning up and sharing experiences

What’s Included

• Create your own teapot, cups, and tea scoop
• Japanese homemade vegetarian lunch (with recipes based on Yakuzen and macrobiotic principles)
• Authentic Japanese and Chinese tea throughout the day
• All materials, firing, and glazing

What to Bring

• Theedoek (hand towel)
• Apron (if you have one)
• Clay tools (spatula, if available)
• Scissors

After the workshop, I’ll contact you to arrange a follow-up appointment once your pieces are ready.

Total Time

• Day 1: 10:30 – 15:30 (5 hours)
• Day 2: 10:30 – 15:30 (5 hours)

About the Kigata Banko Yaki Technique

This unique craft, using a puzzled wooden mould to shape teapots, was created 190 years ago by Japanese craftsman Yusetsu Mori (1808–1882). Originally used to make bamboo lamps for Japanese paper, the technique was adapted to create beautiful teapots for green tea ceremonies. The process involves wrapping high-quality, thinly pressed clay around a wooden mould and layering it with special Kakishibu paper (柿渋紙), made from persimmon juice.

Haruka: "As the 9th generation successor of the Kigata Banko Yaki tradition, I am committed to preserving this special technique while sharing it with the world. Alongside traditional designs, I also introduce creative elements, bringing this timeless craft into the modern day."