Matsumoto Izumi (松本 いづみ) is a distinguished ceramic artist based in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, where she operates her studio and school, "Matsumoto To-bo," located within the Kanazawa Komingei Kaikan. She established her own kiln and has since built a prolific career blending traditional Kutani techniques with contemporary design. Beyond her creative work, she is dedicated to teaching, offering pottery classes and hands-on workshops that allow students to explore the artistry of Kanazawa ceramics.

Ceramic art Studio Matsumoto (松本陶房) located within the North's largest antique shop, the Kanazawa Old Folk Craft Hall (Kanazawa Komingei Kaikan), is a prominent hub for pottery education and creation in Kanazawa. Founded by acclaimed ceramicist Matsumoto Izumi, the studio offers a variety of hands-on experiences, including electric potter's wheel courses and hand-building techniques like tatara, catering to everyone from curious tourists to serious long-term students.