The Yixing pottery course is an excellent way to explore the beauty of traditional Chinese pottery. In Yixing, the capital of pottery, students will experience the magical charm of purple sand pottery. From selecting clay, kneading clay to shaping and decorating, each step contains profound cultural connotations.
The course is taught by experienced pottery masters who impart traditional techniques such as throwing and pinching. At the same time, students are encouraged to give full play to their creativity and integrate modern elements into traditional pottery.
Students will learn how to use different tools and techniques to create pottery works with various shapes and rich textures.
The course also includes rich cultural experiences, such as visiting Yixing’s pottery museum, historical pottery kilns, and interacting with local potters. These activities not only allow students to have a deeper understanding of the history and current situation of Yixing pottery but also inspire their creative inspiration.
Through the Yixing pottery course, students can not only master the basic skills of pottery making but also appreciate the profoundness of traditional Chinese culture. This is a collision between the soul and art and also an inheritance and innovation of traditional culture.
