IWCAT2000 From July 22nd to August 27, 2000

Participants of IWCAT2000

Name	Country
Robert Carl Strasser	U.S.A.
Brian Patrick Nettles	U.S.A.
Timothy J M Sinclair	England
Rita Biticon Badilla	Philippines
Svenja Kalteich	Germany
Michelle N Freemantle	England
Bob Barry	U.S.A.
Simon Peter Ward	England
Man-yip Lee	Hong Kong
Komol Raksawongsa	Thailand
Robert Edmund Mueller	U.S.A.
Chan Kam Shing	Hong Kong
Irina Olga Okula	U.S.A.
Teresa E. Robert	U.S.A.
Erna Futselaar	Netherlands
Marek Firek	Poland
Jenny M. Gill	U.S.A.
Selene Ogden	U.S.A.

July 22, 2000 Opening Ceremony & Orientation

July 23 : Pottery Making with hostfamily, Welcome Party

August 5-6 : Field Trip to Mono, Asuke

August 7 : Exchange with school children

August 8,10,15 : Glazing, Firing, Unloading

August 6-18 : Exhibition of World Children's Paintings

August 23, 24 : Unloading, Exhibition

August 26 : Symposium, Exhibition, Farewel Party

September 2-3 : Tokoname Ceramic Festival

Ceramic Summer and Homestay in Tokoname, Japan

July 22 - August 27, 2000

WHAT IS IWCAT ?

IWCAT is the International Workshop of Ceramic Art in Tokoname. We are a non-profit volunteer group of Tokoname citizens. Tokoname is a city with a rich history of pottery and ceramics production going back 900 years.
This is the 16th time we have held the International Workshop of Ceramic Art in Tokoname. Our purpose is to share our city's heritage, exchange ideas and work together to improve techniques while participating in various forms of the ceramic arts.
The program has been a success since it was initially established in 1985. We strongly believe that the event is a valuable opportunity to develop individual skills and techniques.
Furthermore, it offers the opportunity to experience daily life with a Japanese family for the period of the workshop.
Come and join us to improve your skills, experience our culture and learn about our people !
　　　　　　　　　

WORKSHOP FOR 2000

The history of ceramics as " living utensils " is an ancient concept. Pottery and ceramics are implements of daily life that bridge the gap between past traditions, ancient techniques and contemporary life, modern needs. Tokoname is the site of the Tokoname kiln, one of the Six Ancient Kiln sites of Japan! Living and working in Tokoname is a continuation of the vital, exciting history of ceramics.

Duration : July 22 (Sat.) through August 27(Sun.), 2000

Program Outline : Opening ceremony, Orientation, Welcome party, Visiting local pottery studios, Demonstrations, Studio work, Glazing, Loading, Firing and unloading kilns, Exchange session, Field trip, Exhibitions, Farewell party, Closing ceremony.

Materials and Kilns :
Clay : Tokoname clay, Seto clay, Mino clay, Shigaraki clay, etc.
Glaze : Ash glaze, Clear glaze, Celadon glaze, Iron glaze, Copper glaze, etc.
Kiln : Wood kiln, Gas Kiln, Electric kiln, etc.
*With your approval, we'll keep some of the work you produced as part of our permanent collection.

HOMESTAY (Host Family System)

The IWCAT program exists with the cooperation and support of the citizens of Tokoname. The "Host family" system works very well and has enabled many Tokoname families over the years to participate in the program. Living with and being part of a Japanese family for the duration of the workshop allows the workshop participant to experience first hand Japanese culture and daily family life in Japan. All the host families are volunteers and are essential to the continuing success of IWCAT, without them we could not operate the program. To ensure a more enriching experience participants are encouraged to spend time after working in the studio relaxing with and getting to know their host families.
*We'd like you to commute to the workshop by bicycle.

OUR CITY, Tokoname

TOKONAME is located roughly in the heart of Japan, about three hours by train from Tokyo. The population of the city is over 52,000 and the majority of citizens work in the ceramics industry. The city is blessed with beautiful natural surroundings, low green hills in the east and Ise Bay in the west. Although daytime in the summer is very hot and humid, nights are slightly more bearable.

QUALIFICATIONS

IWCAT is open for any makers of ceramics of every level. However because each participant will stay in the home of one of our host families during the time of the workshop, IWCAT is open only to those who would enjoy this unique opportunity. Because the response in previous years has been so enthusiastic, we have had to select from the many good applicants. The maximum number of participants for IWCAT2000 is 18. The official languages are English and Japanese.

NECESSARY EXPENSES

The cost of seminars, demonstrations, excursions and designated social events is 100,000 Japanese Yen. (US$1.00＝105Yen　as　of　１１/１５/９９) Traveling expenses to and from Tokoname, and daily lunches are not included in this amount. Host families will provide rooms, breakfast and supper. Please be advised that your host family cannot accept any payments for these services.

HOW TO APPLY

Fill out the application form , photocopies accepted (The application form can also be down loaded from our home page ) and send it with photographs of your work (10 - 15 pieces) to the address below by February 29, 2000. Photographs cannot be returned.
You will be notified shortly after the jurying process (the end of March). If accepted, you will be asked to send a deposit of 20,000 Japanese Yen by the end of April. The balance of 80,000 Japanese Yen is due upon your arrival.
*Participants cannot be accompanied by any other person.

EX-PARTICIPANTS of IWCAT(1985-1999)

SUPPORTED BY

The City of Tokoname ,
The Tokoname Chamber of Commerce and Industry,
The Tokoname Lions Club,
The Tokoname Rotary Club,
The Tokoname Pottery and Ceramics Association, and
The Tokoname Junior Chamber

QUESTIONS

Please feel free to write to :
IWCAT
c/o Tokoname Chamber of Commerce and Industry
5-58 Shinkai-cho Tokoname, Aichi 479-0837 JAPAN
Facsimile: 0569-34-3223
Internet Home-Page

URL : http://www.japan-net.ne.jp/~iwcat/
E-mail : iwcat@ japan-net.ne.jp

Masaru ICHIHARA
Chair of IWCAT 2000