Handmade Ceramic Plate Experience at Kumong Gallery – Crafting and Firing Your Own Dish in Cheongju

 

Handmade Ceramic Plate Experience at Kumong Gallery

Crafting and Firing Your Own Dish in Cheongju

Introduction: Crafting Calmness from Clay

There’s something special about shaping a dish with your own hands. At Kumong Gallery, located in Cheongju, Korea, you can experience the entire ceramic-making process — from carving raw clay to firing your own creation in a kiln.

A Gallery That Showcases Your Work

Though it's a hands-on pottery class, the final pieces are displayed like artwork. That’s why it’s called a gallery workshop. The space is as beautiful as the pieces you’ll make.

Step 1: Choose and Shape the Clay

At first glance, the clay may look like wood — but it’s soft and malleable, perfect for forming your ideal plate. You’ll carve out the inner section to create the base, and then shape the edges according to your own aesthetic.

Step 2: Personalize Your Plate

This is your plate — and it reflects your mood, style, and creativity. 

Whether it’s smooth or rugged, every stroke you make adds personality.

 The instructor guides you gently but lets your uniqueness shine.

Step 3: Fire It, Then Return to Pick It Up

Once you're done sculpting, the plate is fired in a kiln. After a few weeks, your finished ceramic piece will be ready for pickup. The wait is worth it — it’s no longer just clay, it’s your dish.

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