CROC

CRAFT RESIDENCY
of CERAMICS

Learn the Art of Porcelain

CROC is our 3-week residency program in Hasami, Nagasaki Prefecture

— a historic center of porcelain production.
Hosted by us [studio wani], the program invites artists and enthusiasts from around the world to explore Japanese ceramic culture through making, learning, and living.

Craftsmanship & Inspiration

individual training paired with cultural experience

3 weeks filled with traditional painting and wheel throwing classes as well as excursions to local potteries

Program

Your Teachers

Mirjam Watajima and Kenichiro Watajima

We started the residency to share the experience we gathered working together since 2016 as [studio wani].

About us

Location

Studio and town

Built in 2023, our studio is modern and comfortable. Though it is located in the center of Hasami town we are surrounded by mountains and rice fields.

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