On June 25th, the Japan Society of Northern California held an online seminar titled "Exploring Japanese Ceramics." During the seminar, Steve Beimel, founder of JapanCraft21, guided us through the different eras, styles, and techniques of Japanese ceramics with moderation by Steve Pollock, the president of the Japan Society of Northern California.

00:00 Intro
00:46 Opening
05:20 JapanCraft21 Introduction
06:37 Differentiation of Crafts
08:25 Exploring Japanese Ceramics
09:08 Ceramic Terms and Definitions
10:34 Middle Jomon Period
11:22 Yayoi Period
12:17 Haniwa
12:56 Sueki
14:26 Nara Tri-colored Ware
14:46 Sanage
15:15 6 Old Kilns
19:43 Raku
20:21 HON'AMI Koetsu
31:25 Hagi
36:07 Karatsu
38:41 Mino-Seto
44:52 Porcelain
49:45 Kyoto
50:39 JapanCraft21's Involvement and Accomplishments
56:44 How does someone become a master ceramics maker?
59:02 How were traditional artists supported economically?
1:02:55 How are you gaining support for your work?
1:05:30 Is there a danger of old kilns going away?
1:08:40 Is there an artisan list publicly avaliable?
1:09:42 Usage of Makers Marks
1:11:06 Identification of Pieces from the 1600s
1:12:13 Interaction with the Oomoto School of Traditional Arts
1:14:29 Incorporation of Ancient Technique's in Todays designs
1:16:43 Ceramics Gallery Recommendations in Japan
1:17:55 Recommendations of Places to Experience Techniques
1:19:40 Impact of JapanCraft21 on Japan
1:21:43 Closing

Interested in more events? Check out upcoming Japan Society events here: https://www.usajapan.org/events/

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