At Shigaraki Ceramic Cultural Centre

Introduction to clay workshop.

At shigaraki ceramic cultural centre. Shigaraki ceramic cultural park aims to expose visitors to this ancient and continuing heritage. Shigaraki ceramic cultural centre park. Since its establishment in 1992 the institute has provided an opportunity for ceramic artists from around the world to stay over a longer period of time and produce ceramic works in the environment of shigaraki. In spring 2014 i accepted the guest artist residency at shigaraki ceramic cultural centre.

Working in the huge studio gave me the freedom and space to experiment with techniques and materials which i had never before dreamt of. The aims of the sccp als include the promotion of local industry and the development of culture through human. The shigaraki ceramic cultural park we provide a site for creativity in shigaraki japan 1 what is the artist in residence program. The shigaraki ceramic cultural park 滋賀県立陶芸の森 founded in 1990 is a cultural centre dedicated to the art of ceramics.

The glaze kiln nearing 1240 degrees. Visitors can appreciate ceramics and enjoy a walk in nature on a walking trail. The shigaraki ceramic cultural centre sccp is a well used and much appreciated site in this community by all levels of ceramic practitioners and is the most comprehensive ceramics centre in japan. Shigaraki is an incredibly stimulating place to work.

The large park offers residential visits for international artists holds exhibitions of contemporary works and organises workshops. There is an open application. Shigaraki ceramic cultural park is located on a hill with a view of downtown shigaraki. This residency led to two return trips in spring and autumn 2015.

The park also hosts research facilities artists in residence and hands on experiences for visitors. The shigaraki ceramic cultural park was built as a part of the people s recreation land project. The shigaraki ceramic cultural park is a hub for intercultural exchange the sharing of technical expertise and advanced applications in the field of ceramics. Surrounded by mountains the area is scenic with seasonal changes.

It has multiple exhibition halls displaying fine art as well as industrial ceramics. The nishiki market in kyoto large crowds and wonderful food. Located 20 miles east of kyoto in the clay rich mountains of shiga the institute offers studio space to creative professionals to research and develop new work. It is also intended to form a base for promoting local industry creating new culture and sending information toward the rest of the world from shiga through.

Since its inception in 1992 the institute of ceramic studies has provided an opportunity for ceramic artists from around the world to work freely in the environment of shigaraki. The sccp is intended to support various activities around the theme of ceramics including artistic creation training and exhibitions. The shigaraki ceramic cultural park is one of the premier tourist spots in shigaraki where visitors appreciate ceramics and enjoy walking in nature.