[Ama City] Learn about the Cloisonne Enamel Ware at "SHIPPO ART VILLAGE"

Watch the process of making Cloisonne enamel ware!
"Dynamic Exhibition Zone"

There is also an area where you can watch the process of making Cloisonne enamel ware.

There are "painting/edgeline insertion workshop", "glazing workshop", "firing workshop", "basis/covering workshop", "grinding workshop", and "glaze production room", where you can see the traditional techniques of each area up close. ((he workshops that can be visited vary depending on the day.)

On this day, the process of edgeline insertion was being carried out. The process of planting while stretching the silver wire was much more delicate than I had imagined.

Try making Cloisonne enamel ware!
"Cloisonne enamel ware making experience zone"

One of the attractions of the SHIPPO ART VILLAGE is that visitors can actually make their own original cloisonne enamel ware. This time, I actually tried our hand at making cloisonne enamel ware!

[Cloisonne enamel ware making experience (no reservation required)]
Reception hours: 9:00-15:30
Duration: There are 60 minute courses, 90 minute courses, and 120 minute courses.
Price: ¥1,500 (varies depending on the work being produced)

*Advance reservations for groups of 10 or more

First, choose what you want to make. From accessories such as brooches and pendants to nail clippers and hand mirrors.

This time, I will try the "Sea bream chopstick rest (¥ 1,500)"!

In the hands-on class, 17 colors of glaze will be used to apply the glaze.

Dots can be easily created by applying frit (glaze before powdering).

Using a "hose", scoop up the water-soaked glaze.

Stretch it to a thickness of about 1 mm. At first glance, it looks easy, but this process is very difficult! The color of the glaze will change before and after firing, so place the glaze while imagining how it will look after firing.

The sandy glaze doesn't quite extend as far as I would like. I realized how amazing the works on display that I had just seen were.

I am getting used to it little by little! Carefully and cautiously, making sure there are no gaps, because if the unglazed pottery is left visible, it will burn.

After about 30-40 minutes, the glazing is complete!

From here, the work is handed over to the staff! Sear them on the grill to dry them out.

Put it in the kiln and wait a minute or so.

It is now baked! And from here on, the color of the sea bream is the focus. (especially the scales)

It is becoming more and more purple. The color changes as the molten glaze slowly cools and becomes glassy.

The original cloisonne enamel ware is completed! You can take home your creations on the same day. Even children can experience it, so please give it a try.

[Cloisonne enamel ware making experience (no reservation required)]
Reception hours: 9:00-15:30
Duration: There are 60 minute courses, 90 minute courses, and 120 minute courses.
Price: ¥1,500 (varies depending on the work being produced)

*Advance reservations for groups of 10 or more

At the shop just inside the entrance, you can buy cloisonne enamel ware made by local potteries. There are also plenty of small items such as accessories and pen holders, so you can take them as souvenirs.

Owari Cloisonne enamel ware has a history and tradition of about 180 years. At SHIPPO ART VILLAGE, we were able to experience the beauty and delicate techniques of Cloisonne enamel ware. There is also a `` Cloisonne enamel ware making'' activity that even children can enjoy, and a play area where they can play freely, so it is also recommended as an outing spot for parents and children!