Wood Firing Pottery Retreat in Jingdezhen, China – November 2025
🗓️ Retreat Dates:
⏲️Nov 3–9, Nov 14–20, Nov 24–30, 2025
📍 Jingdezhen, China
Join me, Qian from Snake Ceramic Berlin, for an immersive 7-day pottery retreat in Jingdezhen, the birthplace of porcelain!
This retreat offers a unique opportunity to explore traditional Chinese ceramic techniques, from throwing and hand-building to Qinghua (blue and white) painting and wood firing. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced potter, this journey will deepen your skills and connection with clay in a stunning countryside setting.
🌏Language & Teaching Support
The retreat will be led by an experienced instructor who will teach in Chinese. To ensure a smooth learning experience, I will be there to provide translation to English , hands-on assistance, and co-teaching support for beginner students.
✨ What’s Included?
✔️ 7 days of pottery courses (6 hours/day)
✔️ 24/7 access to the workspace to work on your own project
✔️ 3 types of clay (including porcelain & stoneware) + Tools
✔️ Hands-on wood kiln construction & firing experience
✔️ 7 nights of accommodation (single & double rooms available)
✔️ 3 home-cooked meals per day (local + Western options)
✔️ Spacious studio with mountain views
✨ Sample Itinerary:
📌 Day 1: Arrival, intro to wood firing, wheel-throwing practice
📌 Day 2: Visit a large wood-fired kiln in town, throwing/hand-building
📌 Day 3: Trimming & personal project work
📌 Day 4: Qinghua painting, bisque kiln loading
📌 Day 5: Bisque kiln opening, wood kiln loading
📌 Day 6: Firing day – stoking the kiln with pinewood
📌 Day 7: Kiln opening, finishing touches, check-out
💰 Price & Booking:
🔹 €1,400 – Single bed room ( 8 available)
🔹 €1,300 – Double bed room (4 available, price per person)
🔹 Group size: Min. 8 – Max. 12 participants
📍 Exclusions:
❌ Airfare
❌ Transportation to/from the retreat (airport pickup available for €15 per trip)
❌ Travel insurance (highly recommended)
❌ Optional activities (museum visits, ceramic factories visits, ceramic market visits, etc.)
❌ Visa application (many nationalities qualify for 30-day visa-free entry, check eligibility here)
📍 Important:
• A preparation guide (apps, travel tips) will be sent one month before the retreat.
• A survey will be sent to confirm transportation needs & dietary preferences.
Let’s experience ceramic-making where it all began! 🌿🔥