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Revision as of 23:14, 23 February 2007
| Goshogawara International Woodfire Festival | |
 The spiral of the festival's emblem represents both pottery clay and Aomori. The obi (broad sash) on the right and left recalls the fire which spouts out of a kiln. | |
| Type | [[Company_Type:=NPO|Non-Profit Organization]] |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2002 |
| Founder | Ryoji Matsumiya |
| Headquarters | Goshogawara City, Aomori Prefecture, [[Country_Name:=Japan|Japan]] |
| Contact | 5-79, Chiyozuru, Kanayama Goshogawara-shi, Aomori-ken, 037-0011 JP +81-173-27-3122 [http://www.lovingshepherd.org www.makigama.org] |
| Reference | {{{reference}}} |
Since 2002, the Tsugaru Kanayama Pottery in Northern Japan has sponsored an annual ceramic Artist-in-Residence program during the month of July. Twelve ceramic artists and potters from around the world are selected to participate.
The program is focused on the exchange of techniques and ideas about ceramic art and wood fire. By working together and freely sharing information, the sponsors seek to encourage mutual understanding and cooperation among potters throughout the world.
Photo gallery
Thanks to Lee Middleman and the Goshogawara International Woodfire Festival for permission to use these photos, spanning several years. For more photos and information, please visit the Festivals website, below.
External links
- Goshogawara Festival website (makigama.org) - An annual woodfire pottery festival and workshop held in Nothern Japan; the festival draws participants from around the world.
Websites
Goshogawara International Woodfire Festival website created by LunaGraphica Inc. The site features extensive photographs of past festivals, and information in both Japanese and English.
