Service Description

An Exclusive Demonstration Led by Teacher Kwak Kyung Tae ■ Delve into the 7000-year-old tradition of Onggi ceramic craft. This intensive 1-day demonstration offers a focused opportunity to see Master Kwak Kyung Tae utilize authentic Korean Onggi techniques firsthand as he creates large forms. ■ Ideal for those looking to experience traditional methods for creating large ceramic pieces. This demo provides valuable insights into highly efficient Korean handbuilding and paddling approaches which can inform your own work. Regardless of your prior experience—whether working with clay for days or decades—witnessing the Onggi process is both an enriching learning experience and an engaging spectacle as Kwak works with clay at a scale and with finesse that is fascinating. ■ Explore Onggi beyond its popular image as large fermentation vessels. Understand it as a holistic approach—a way of working with specific clays and firing conditions, rooted deeply in Korean culture and serving humanity both literally and figuratively. Learn how cultural, geographical, and culinary contexts shaped these unique techniques. ■ Watch as Teacher Kwak forms an onggi vessel from start to finish. His apprentice will translate his detailed commentary, illuminating each part of the process. Witness movements refined by generations of potters, the same techniques used thousands of years ago brought to life before you. ■ Includes: - 6 hours of live demonstration from Teacher Kwak - Full translation by Teacher Kwak’s apprentice - Coffee and tea available throughout the day