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Craft from Kyoto | Opening Party
June 7 – June 27
This summer, Heath Ceramics is bringing Kyoto to San Francisco.Welcome to Craft From Kyoto, a month-long celebration of some of Kyoto’s celebrated makers, who will set up shop, sell their wares, and lead workshops inside Heath San Francisco.
For centuries, Kyoto has been a refuge for artisans upholding ancient forms and techniques. Today, it continues to support a vibrant community of craftspeople who adhere to—and advance—long-standing traditions.
Craft From Kyoto celebrates this uniquely Japanese cultural enclave, and showcases work that embodies its boldly creative spirit, its respect for tradition, and its resistance to industrialized efficiency in favor of high-quality, hand-crafted goods—values that Heath holds dear.
Artisans from Japan’s cultural capital will be setting up shop in our showroom, selling their handmade wares, and leading workshops all month long.
We’re kicking the festivities off with an opening party on June 7th, where you can shop the collection of products, enjoy assorted Japanese snacks and drinks, and get the chance to meet Takahiro Yagi from Kaikado, Toru Tsuji from Kanaami Tsuji, and Aya Matsumoto from Ima Tea.
We’d love to see you there.
Meet the Makers
Stop by the San Francisco showroom to explore and shop for products from these renowned Kyoto makers, including IMA Kyoto, Kaikado, and Kojima Shoten.See the full list of makers setting up shop.
Craft From Kyoto is running from Friday, June 7th through Thursday, June 27th. Makers will be hosting craft workshops on each weekend during the showcase—see below for details, and sign up early, because space is very limited!
Full Schedule of Events
Heath San Francisco, 2900 18th Street, San Francisco, CA 94110
Friday, June 7 – Thursday, June 27
Craft From Kyoto Opening Party
Heath San Francisco, 2900 18th Street, San Francisco, CA 94110
Friday, June 7; 5pm–7pm
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Craft From Kyoto Talk | History of Craft, with Kaikado and Kanaami Tsuji
Heath Clay Studio
Sat, June 8th; Sun, June 9th; 1pm
Info + Book Your Spot
Craft From Kyoto Workshop | How to Make Good Tea, with IMA KYOTO
Heath Clay Studio
Fri, June 7th; Sat, June 8th; Sun, June 9th
11am–12:30pm; 3pm–4:30pm
Info + Book Your Spot
Craft From Kyoto Workshop | Lantern-Making Workshop, with Kojima Shoten
Heath Clay Studio
Fri, June 14th; Sat, June 15th; Sun, June 16th
11am–12:30pm; 3pm–4:30pm
Info + Book Your Spot
Craft From Kyoto Workshop | Shibori Tie-Dyeing Workshop, with Ando Co.
Heath Clay Studio
Fri, June 21st; Sat, June 22nd; Sun, June 23rd
11am–12:30pm; 3pm–4:30pm
Info + Book Your Spot
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