Filming with Joan Takayama-Ogawa for the Craft Video Dictionary

Joan Takayama-Ogawa, The Craft Video Dictionary Project, Craft in America
Joan Takayama-Ogawa demonstrating ceramic techniques.
Joan Takayama-Ogawa, The Craft Video Dictionary Project, Craft in America
Joan Takayama-Ogawa demonstrating ceramic techniques.
Joan Takayama-Ogawa, The Craft Video Dictionary Project, Craft in America
Joan Takayama-Ogawa demonstrating ceramic techniques.

Hello, it’s Sophia here, the 2022 Getty Marrow Undergraduate Intern at Craft in America. Two weeks ago, I had the opportunity to be on-set for the Craft Video Dictionary filming with ceramic artist Joan Takayama-Ogawa, who just so happens to be my ceramics professor at Otis College. Joan demonstrated some of the ceramic handbuilding and decorating techniques she uses in her beautiful work, and it was amazing seeing an in-depth demonstration of her process. It was my first time visiting Joan’s home and studio in Pasadena, so it was especially awesome to see her at work in her creative space. 

The Craft Video Dictionary is supported by the Decorative Arts Trust’ Prize for Excellence and Innovation. To learn more about the Trust or to become a member, visit The Decorative Arts Trust. Nominations are due 6/30/22.