Things for everyday use, made in the air of this countryside. Many makers who work that way live in Azumino.
A place where makers gather
Workshops and ateliers for ceramics, glass, woodwork, weaving and dyeing are scattered across the countryside at the foot of the Northern Alps. Each autumn, around Culture Day on 3 November, more than a hundred of them open their doors for Azumino Style (安曇野スタイル), when you can talk with makers and handle their work where it is made.
The Azumino Glass Studio
The Azumino Glass Studio (あづみ野ガラス工房), in Azumino-no-Sato like Tirol, was founded in 1985 by the former town of Toyoshina together with Tama Art University. You can watch glass being blown at close range, and hands-on sessions are offered. Please check with the studio for ages and dates.
Craft shown at Tirol
The gallery at Tirol has shown the work of makers with ties to Azumino and the wider Shinshu region. The following are records of past exhibitions, not current listings.
Ceramics and tableware
- Doki Doki EXHIBITION — pottery by 武藤公夫
- 不毅窯: Pottery exhibition by 藪タケシ
- 豊田恭子 vessel exhibition
- 篠田明子 Ceramics Exhibition
- Vessels for drinks and accompanying dishes
- Yunomi Teacup Exhibition
Glass
Textiles and clothing
- 鵜飼恵子 exhibition: Cotton in everyday life
- Handweaving studio 風の丘: Exhibition
- Asobi Gallery: Clothing for the changing seasons
Wood and metal
- 井崎正治 exhibition: Wooden forms and the joy of making
- みっぴー工房 Wooden Toy Exhibition
- Atelier 小市: Playful copper objects
- Wire art “Sound”: Works by 桑田弘雄
Prints, paper cutting, photography and jewellery
- Azumino SKY Printmaking Studio Exhibition
- 後藤郁子 papercut exhibition
- 塩島千典 Photography Exhibition: vibracion
- 白洲千代子 accessories exhibition: Treasure hunting
You can search every exhibition by artist or year in Art & music.
Before you go to see the work
Workshops and galleries are often run by just a few people, and each keeps its own days and hours. It is worth checking before you set out. To combine them with museums, see Azumino art museums & galleries. To ask about future exhibitions at Tirol, please telephone 0263-72-3322.
Frequently asked questions
When is Azumino Style held?
Every autumn, around Culture Day on 3 November. Check the event’s official information for that year’s dates and participating studios.
Can I try glassblowing?
Hands-on sessions are offered at the Azumino Glass Studio in Azumino-no-Sato. Check with the studio for ages and dates.
Is there an exhibition on at Tirol now?
The list on this page records past exhibitions. Please telephone to ask about future plans.
Text: Azumino Commune Tirol. Opening days, fees and timetables can change. Please check each facility’s own official information before you travel.