Hands-on Workshop Reviews

I recently had the pleasure of attending a 5 day workshop with Akira Satake in Asheville, NC and the experience was nothing short of transformative. This immersive journey into the perspective, techniques and methods that Akira approaches his work with, left me inspired and profoundly grateful for the opportunity. 

—Trevor (October, 2023, workshop in Asheville, NC)

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Thank you for the photos and the exception week! Being a beginner, my learning curve was extremely steep, but I learned so much and really look forward to working on perfecting techniques Akira taught us!

I took a lot of videos that I will be able to refer back to when I find a studio space to work. Akira, thank you for your knowledge, teaching style and your many insights on what inspires you, how to approach a piece and especially to "go for it!" I think that it will take me far! I also loved your slides on Ikebana and and Sayo's styling with your pieces; they are wonderful! I will definitly speak to her about taking some classes.

Cheers to you all and much appreciation!

p.s. I look forward to picking up my pieces when they are bisque fired - thank you :)

—Laure (October, 2023, workshop in Asheville, NC)

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I had the privilege of participating in a 5 day in-person workshop in October 2023. I am new to pottery and prior to this workshop, I had only thrown a few bowls and cups and only hand built two pieces. On the first day during introductions I thought I was out of my league. Some of the other participants had more than 20 years experience in pottery and a few were teachers themselves. Akira had a style of teaching that kept everyone focused and enthused. He's funny and is open to every question regarding his technique. His assistants Matt and Laura were great... always willing to step in and provide help when needed.

I encourage anyone to take the opportunity to learn from a master. Akira's style and words of wisdom are inspiring and there for the taking. Go for it, I did and will never look back as I move forward seeking my own path.

Thanks for the Lesson Akira!!!  

—John (October, 2023, workshop in Asheville, NC)

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Thank you very much for the workshop. It was wonderful. Very well organized, inspirational and all the questions answered.

—Elena (October, 2023, workshop in Asheville, NC)

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