Takuro Shibata

Takuro Shibata, a Japanese ceramicist currently residing in Seagrove, NC, earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Applied Chemistry from Doshisha University in Kyoto, Japan. After graduation, he apprenticed under Hozan Tanii in Shigaraki, a historically renowned pottery village.
In 2005, he became the director of Starworks Ceramics in NC, where he has dedicated himself to local clay research and the establishment of a clay-making facility. At his residence, Takuro and his wife, Hitomi, founded their pottery studio, Studio Touya. He actively participates in exhibitions, conducts lectures, and teaches workshops. He is also the co-author of the book Wild Clay. As a member of the International Academy of Ceramics, Takuro has been featured in national and international media, publications, and conferences.
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