The spiral emblem of the [[Directory:Goshogawara_International_Woodfire_Festival|Goshogawara International Woodfire Festival]] represents both pottery clay and the [[Directory:Japan|Japanese]] city of Aomori. The obi (broad sash) on the right and left recalls the [[fire]] which spouts out of a kiln. The inaugural Festival was in 2002, and it's become an annual artist-in-residence program during the month of [[July]]. Twelve ceramic artists and potters from around the world are selected each year to participate. The program is focused on the exchange of techniques and ideas about ceramic art and wood fire. | The spiral emblem of the [[Directory:Goshogawara_International_Woodfire_Festival|Goshogawara International Woodfire Festival]] represents both pottery clay and the [[Directory:Japan|Japanese]] city of Aomori. The obi (broad sash) on the right and left recalls the [[fire]] which spouts out of a kiln. The inaugural Festival was in 2002, and it's become an annual artist-in-residence program during the month of [[July]]. Twelve ceramic artists and potters from around the world are selected each year to participate. The program is focused on the exchange of techniques and ideas about ceramic art and wood fire. |