Pottery Workshop:
From Clay To Kiln.
Workshop highlights
Start at Mekong Pottery Homestay with our host, pedal towards Vinh Long Pottery Village for a glimpse into the massive, old-established factories nestled along the streets. Stop at a local factory and let the learning begin:
- 1
Tour around different ‘compartments’ of the factory for an insight into the how-tos of our pottery production from A to Z
- 2
Introductory techniques of hand building
- 3
Create your masterpieces from scratch using a ready-made gypsum mold (no more messy wheel-throwing)
- 4
Learn how to reach a desire ‘thickness’ of the items and scoop out excessive clay using a special ‘bow’
- 5
Smoothen out the exterior of your items using scrapers and sponges under the instruction of a ‘polisher.
- 6Unleash your inner artist with your own customized carvings and imprinting
- 7
Rest up with a refreshing drink.
Pricing Chart
Prices are quoted in thousand of VND
Finishing includes: cleaning the base, re-fining, firing in a kiln, and standard packaging.
Additional firing cost: 75/item
Non-firing cost (packaging for takeaway): 35/item
Notes for shipping:
- We will ship it to your desired received location (domestically in Vietnam only) at an additional fee.
- The updated final shipping cost will be informed to you after your items are weighed and measured.
- NO international shipping is available at the moment.