Yeoju Ceramic Festival

Period: April 24 - May 17, 2015

The Yeoju Ceramic Festival, with its long history as Korea’s first ceramic festival, has been held since 1990 to promote the excellent quality of ceramics from Yeoju. Over the years, the festival has exhibited unique, high-quality ceramic artwork and products. By hosting the World Ceramics Biennale in 2003 and 2005, it is now internationally recognized as the center of ceramics.

Program Details

-Treading on clay - Free

-Pottery making - Free

-Pottery wheel experience - Free

-Fishing using mug cups - KRW 3,000

-Ceramic picture frame making - KRW 10,000 (inclusive of the frame)

-Ceramic porcelain painting - KRW 6,000

-12 Chinese zodiac dolls painting – KRW 5,000 

Transportation

From Yeoju Bus Terminal, take a local bus (bound for Silleuksa Temple) or a taxi to the festival venue. (Travel time: 10-15min.)