This photo, taken in 1861, shows a typical Noripino potter moving toward the camera. Notice over his shoulder the rim of the traditional scroll jar ready to be worked.

The Noripino School of Art and Craft was officially established in 1979, but it has a history that extends far beyond that. The long history of the Noripino School of Art and Craft is still unfolding.

Old Fair Noripino

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Noripino School of Art and Craft (NSAC), founded in 1979, is a vibrant community of artists that includes students from around the world, faculty and curators, and staff members. Each year prominent artists, critics, authors and philosophers visit our historic campus.

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