Tatara Tsukuri is a traditional Japanese slab-building technique.
Working with clay slabs is a fundamental yet highly versatile pottery method that allows you to construct a wide variety of forms. In this workshop, we will explore how to create Japanese-inspired dishes using slabs—known as tataras—while focusing on precision, structure, and refined surface detail.
Participants will create two small plates in traditional Japanese shapes. This workshop is suitable for brand-new students who are just beginning their journey with clay.
2026-2027 Schedule
Dates
(2-Day Workshop)
- Saturdays, September 4 & 18, 2027
Time
- 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Price
- $150
Material Fee
- $40 (cash payable to the instructor)
Location
- Oki Education Center
Meet Your Instructor
Sofia Vidal has a Masters in ceramics design from Musashino Art University, Japan. With a four-year training with professor Makoto Komatsu, she continued to further her studies in Asia, traveling to inspiring places like Jingdezhen, China, where she supported the artist in residency program at the Sanbao Ceramic Art Institute. Back in Peru, she taught ceramics at the Pontificia Universidad Catolica del Peru, and participated in projects granted by the government, working with local artisans to design ceramic pieces. In 2011, Sofia opened her own ceramics studio in Peru. She focused on designing functional pieces because they provide a perfect balance between intimacy and accessibility as a form of art. Sofia’s work is inspired by Asian culture which led her to understand daily pottery as a joy that gathers people together and celebrates life.
