123-Tableware with Keiko

In this class, we will focus on tableware sets ranging from drinking vessels to bowls and plates. This is an excellent opportunity to take your throwing/making to another level-learn to create sets and multiples that match. Small batch production techniques, throwing off the hump, using throwing gauges, Japanese tombo, and the Japanese method of making slabs will be taught.  Learn to make beautiful slabs without a slab roller!

Tuition is all-inclusive and covers the cost of class instruction, use of all studio equipment, glazes, and the firing of your in-class creations. Clay purchases and tools are not included.

Special Notes

The Center is proud to offer a wheelchair-accessible pottery wheel in our ceramics studio and is always happy to support your creative experience. For more information, please call 908-234-2345.

To help create a safe and welcoming environment for everyone, we ask students to review and follow The Center's Policies and Procedures available on our website. Students who cannot comply with these guidelines may be asked to leave class, and refunds will not be issued in these cases. 

Materials

Students are welcome to bring their own tools or purchase a beginner set from The Center. Clay must be purchased from The Center.

About the Instructor

Keiko Inouye

Keiko studied pottery at Wesleyan University in Middletown, CT and went on to be the First Apprentice to Kaitaro Kojima in Soja, Japan.  Kaitaro Kojima is well known as the First Apprentice to the son of Japanese National Living Treasure, Kei Fujiwara.  After her 4 year apprenticeship she became “inchininmae” and was given her own symbol as a mark of pottery mastery.  The signature is derived from her last name and the Japanese kanji for water well.  She has had two exhibitions in both Japan and the US. Keiko Inouye currently works and resides in New Jersey where her pottery has been adopted by some of the finest restaurants such as Common Lot, Summit House, Fiorino Ristorante & Bar, Juniper Hill, Ram & Rooster, Jockey Hollow Bar and Kitchen, Sona and Viaggio.

REGISTER FOR THIS CLASS

Class Details

January 08 - March 12, 06:00 pm - 09:00 pm

Days: Thursday

Tuition: $595

Member Tuition: $570

Location: The Center for Contemporary Art

Semester: Winter 2026

Level: Adult

Instructor: Keiko Inouye