CLAY WORKSHOPS
INSPIRATION IN THE MAKING
Hyangjong Oh
Hyangjong Oh is a South Korean ceramic artist whose profound mastery of clay has been cultivated over more than 40 years. Recognized as one of the world’s foremost Onggi masters, Oh seamlessly blends traditional Korean ceramic techniques with contemporary explorations that often extend beyond form to include installation and performance. His practice is rooted in a meditative approach, whether shaping traditional moon jars or designing large-scale works.
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HyangJong is immersed in his craft at a pottery-making factory in Mokpo, Korea. Additionally, he runs a pottery workshop in Jeju City, where he teaches Onggi-making techniques, a hallmark of Korean traditional ceramics, to enthusiasts from all corners of the world.
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Today, at his studio on Jeju Island, Oh is dedicated to sharing the beauty of Korean pottery especially the art of Onggi with students from around the world.
Course
This exclusive workshop offers an opportunity to learn from a Master of Onggi. The Farnham Pottery is very privileged to welcome Mr Oh and his team to share his appreciation and unique language of clay. If you ever wanted to enrich your relationship with making, this is not to be missed.
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Mr Oh and his team will be teaching a 5 day course where he will share every aspect of Onggi including the art of wedging, coiling and hand building with paddles to make very large moon jars which will be fired and decorated after the course.
Outstanding Information
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Mr Oh and the team are finalising their travel plans but have committed to an early September date (between the 1st and the 13th September). We will be taking a deposit to hold places on the course of £150, the total class cost will be £1,250 including all materials for the 5 days + a glazing day, bisque and glaze firing costs.
GIFT CARD
Pottery is a great way to get away from the daily grind and do something different, it can encourage us to relax and explore in new ways.
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We encourage a social craft community that welcomes new faces and we often see new friendships form over a ball of CLAY.
Our workshops and courses are suitable for all experience levels and make for a thoughtful gift.
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