OpenFieldTraditional Kyoto Ceramic and Textile Craft Masterclass Residency
One-year residential fellowship learning wood-fired Anagama kiln pottery and traditional Yuzen silk dyeing from certified Kyoto Living National Treasures.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Graduate degree in ceramics, textile arts, or sculptural craft
- English language proficiency
- Conversational Japanese
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Artistic portfolio showcasing mastery of clay throwing, wood kiln firing, or fiber dyeing
- Recommendation letters
- Two letters of recommendation from master craftspeople or art academy professors
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- ¥1,200,000 annual artistic materials stipend plus dedicated studio space
- Application fee
- Free application
- Tuition / joining costs
- Covered through craft foundation endowment
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- March 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Kyoto Seika University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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