Article: Autumn Pottery Event 2026 (October 24-25)
Autumn Pottery Event 2026 (October 24-25)
As autumn deepens, Gallery Son is holding its autumn pottery event once again this year.
This year no booking is needed, and you are free to come and go. Drop in at any time during opening hours. Advance reservations are also accepted.
Event details
- Dates: Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 October 2026, 10:00-16:00
- Venue: Gallery Son (364-1 Nanakubo, Iijima, Kamiina District, Nagano)
- Admission: Free. A separate charge applies if you would like your piece fired
- Booking: Not required (advance reservations also accepted)
- Parking: Available
- Children: Welcome to join in
- Weather: Held in light rain; cancelled in severe weather
Event 1 | Mogusa clay workshop - shape a piece of your own
Mogusa clay is said to be one of the rarest pottery clays in the world. Why not shape a piece of your own from it?
A yunomi (tea cup), a small plate, a guinomi (sake cup) - what you make is up to you. It takes about 30 minutes, and first-timers are in good hands. Last year families with children joined us too. Come and make an autumn memory.
- Reception: 10:00-16:00 on both days, drop in any time
- Duration: About 30 minutes
- Fee: Free
- What to bring: One towel per person
If you would like your piece fired, we will keep it for you for a separate charge.
Event 2 | Kiln-original tableware at special prices
Our ever-popular sale of kiln-original pieces returns this autumn.
Pieces of a quality you will not find elsewhere, offered at special prices. Rare works that are no longer made will be on the tables as well. Tokkuri (sake bottles), guinomi (sake cups), beer tumblers, plates, flower vases and more - half the pleasure is hunting for a find of your own.
- Hours: 10:00-16:00 on both days
A gift for visitors
The first 100 visitors will receive a guinomi (sake cup).
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to book?
No. You can join the workshop whenever you arrive during opening hours. If you would rather fix a time, we are happy to take an advance reservation.
Can children take part?
Yes. Families with children joined us last year. Please do come as a family.
Is there parking?
Yes. You are welcome to come by car.
What happens if it rains?
We go ahead in light rain. In severe weather the event is cancelled, and we will post the announcement on the gallery Instagram.
How long does the workshop take?
About 30 minutes.
Can I take my piece home the same day?
If you would like it fired, we keep it for you. Please ask our staff on the day about the charge and how to collect it.
On television
The event is expected to be broadcast by Echo City Komagatake (CEK). We will announce the broadcast date on the gallery Instagram once it is confirmed.
Getting here
Gallery Son
364-1 Nanakubo, Iijima, Kamiina District, Nagano 399-3705, Japan
- By train: 7 minutes on foot from Nanakubo Station on the JR Iida Line
- By car: 15 minutes from Komagatake SA Smart IC, or 11 minutes from Matsukawa IC (parking available)
Searching for Gallery Son on Google Maps will bring up the location.
We share the latest news and photographs from the event on the gallery Instagram. Do follow us there.
We look forward to welcoming you.
