Korean Pottery and Icheon Village

Making Pottery Program : Click~! Pottery Class in Icheon

 

 

The company Ichontour - located in the town of Icheon, 1 hour away from Seoul – proposes a one-day introduction hands-on program to Korean ceramics. The rather comprehensive program includes:

- Presentation on Korean traditional pottery (history, characteristics) - How to make ceramics with a potter’s wheel - Making your own pottery under the supervision of a potter - Lunch – A Visit to an Exposition Hall and Shopping - A Visit to the Ceramics Museum or the World Ceramics Center A handmade pottery done by yourself will without a doubt be a great and memorable souvenir to bring back from your trip to Korea. You will have the choice to decorate already made, unvarnished pottery pieces or do your own with or without the potter’s wheel. In any case, you’ll quickly realize that it’s more difficult than it seems! Even if your work looks more like a melting object from a Salvador Dali painting than anything else, you will still love it like its your baby and that’s where the fun of it is. This tour will also be a nice opportunity to learn more about the history of Korean ceramics and to see some wonderful pieces by some of the best potters in the country. The manager of the tour, Mr. Park Chan-bong, speaks English and will be able to answer all of your questions. This is a great way to discover one of Korea’s most precious cultural properties. Icheon Ceramics Village produces traditional Korean ceramics, which are of high quality. The village became the center of traditional pottery during the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) for about 500 years due to the easily obtainable materials in the areas. Icheon Ceramics Village was also the center of Joseon Baekja ceramics. Presently, about 80 pottery factories are congregated at the village, and about 300 pottery kilns are in use. Visitors can observe the pottery production process, and purchase them directly. It is worthwhile to see the crafts of these potters known as Living Cultural Treasures of Korea for creating the highest quality handicrafts. Not only are the traditional Cheongja,Baekja, and Buncheong pottery produced here, but you can also view modern design pottery. The Haegang Ceramics Art Center is the only ceramics Art Center in Korea, where you can learn about ceramics. One of the must-see events at Icheon Ceramics Village is the internationally famous “Icheon Ceramics Festival” held every year. Displayed pottery as well as, pottery classes, traditional kiln handling, pottery character show, and even parades are held.     Contact us : Send E-mail