Introduction
Hangzhou, as the homw of the China Academy of Art, is one of the most artistic city in China. No Doubt, pottery art in Hangzhou is also well developed. This blog will focus on my investigation on the pottery studios in Hangzhou, and recommand two distinctive ones to you guys as a tourism destination
Background
Though there are many pottery studios in Hanghzou, I found most of them are unprofitable. Actually, most artists starts thier own studio just for thier interest. There is no mature market to support thier business. As one of my interviewee said, since 2006 they start thier stuido, they have been making loss every year. Thus, most studios are quite small in term of size.
But how to keep their business going? There is another pattern, diversified business. Most studios are making profits from other areas, like providing accommation, food service and so on. It not only creates profits for the business, but also provides a more integrated to those tourists.
But how to keep their business going? There is another pattern, diversified business. Most studios are making profits from other areas, like providing accommation, food service and so on. It not only creates profits for the business, but also provides a more integrated to those tourists.
My Recommendation
Zhe Yao International Creation Center
Zhe Yao International Creation Center, located in Zheyao Park, is an integrated center for the art of manufacture of pottery. As soon as it set up in 2006, Zhe Yao has been one of the largest and most professional pottery studios in Hangzhou. Thus, it tends to attract both pottery artists, and citizens interested in pottery making.
The building itself looks like most other traditional houses of Southern China. Two bright and large working spaces can contain up to 60 people making pottery at the same time. 4 instructors, who graduated from China Academy of Art, are enthusiastic and skillful to help customers with shaping, decorating, and glazing. Even after you are done with your pottery making, there are still much to explore in Zhe Yao. Wandering in Zheyao Park tends to be an enjoyable experience for citizens to realize pressure; visiting the nearby Zheyao Fine Art Museum can broaden your horizon by appreciating delicate pottery art works. The most impressive and creative work of pottery in exhibition is the Hundred Cats, a hounded cat pottery decorated and glazed by the artists all over the nation.
After about two weeks of firing and other processes, you will be able to pick up your pottery, or it will be shipped to you.
Address: Zheyao Park, Near The Crossroads of Tongyi Road, and Shixiang Road
Tel: 0571-86452658
Zhe Yao International Creation Center, located in Zheyao Park, is an integrated center for the art of manufacture of pottery. As soon as it set up in 2006, Zhe Yao has been one of the largest and most professional pottery studios in Hangzhou. Thus, it tends to attract both pottery artists, and citizens interested in pottery making.
The building itself looks like most other traditional houses of Southern China. Two bright and large working spaces can contain up to 60 people making pottery at the same time. 4 instructors, who graduated from China Academy of Art, are enthusiastic and skillful to help customers with shaping, decorating, and glazing. Even after you are done with your pottery making, there are still much to explore in Zhe Yao. Wandering in Zheyao Park tends to be an enjoyable experience for citizens to realize pressure; visiting the nearby Zheyao Fine Art Museum can broaden your horizon by appreciating delicate pottery art works. The most impressive and creative work of pottery in exhibition is the Hundred Cats, a hounded cat pottery decorated and glazed by the artists all over the nation.
After about two weeks of firing and other processes, you will be able to pick up your pottery, or it will be shipped to you.
Address: Zheyao Park, Near The Crossroads of Tongyi Road, and Shixiang Road
Tel: 0571-86452658
Diffuse Village Inn
Diffuse Village Inn is a good place for young people to slow down and get away from their busy daily environment. Located in Manjuelong, a famous tourism destination in Hangzhou for tee tasting and osmanthus viewing, Diffused Village Inn attracts visitors all over the world. The boss, and designer of this place is Mingxing Zhang, who is also a graduate from China Academy of Art, is highly innovative with his masterpiece. The building, the stairs, and furniture, are almost decorated or made with wood. What is more, Graffiti of comic characters is around every corner of Diffuse Village.
The pottery bar is located in the lower level of this inn. Though the size is small, necessary tools and the electrical kiln are there for customers to use. Art works of other customers are exhibited on the wall. If you want to make a more delicate pottery, the boss and his fellow are ready to provide professional instruction to you for free. The best part of this pottery bar is that you will have more time to design and create your work of art than in any other ones, because Diffuse Village won’t count time to charge you money.
Nevertheless, as an inn, Diffuse Village is much more than a single pottery bar. Open-air restaurant, built on hill, is more like a maze rather than an ordinary restaurant. The bar, also on the lower level, is a terrific place to enjoy World Cup and enjoy beer with your peers. After a crazy night, cheap but tidy rooms will make you a sweet dream. No doubt, Diffuse Village Inn is your No.1 place to spend a weekend with your family and friends.
Address: 248, Xiamanjuelong
Tel: 0571-88191248
Diffuse Village Inn is a good place for young people to slow down and get away from their busy daily environment. Located in Manjuelong, a famous tourism destination in Hangzhou for tee tasting and osmanthus viewing, Diffused Village Inn attracts visitors all over the world. The boss, and designer of this place is Mingxing Zhang, who is also a graduate from China Academy of Art, is highly innovative with his masterpiece. The building, the stairs, and furniture, are almost decorated or made with wood. What is more, Graffiti of comic characters is around every corner of Diffuse Village.
The pottery bar is located in the lower level of this inn. Though the size is small, necessary tools and the electrical kiln are there for customers to use. Art works of other customers are exhibited on the wall. If you want to make a more delicate pottery, the boss and his fellow are ready to provide professional instruction to you for free. The best part of this pottery bar is that you will have more time to design and create your work of art than in any other ones, because Diffuse Village won’t count time to charge you money.
Nevertheless, as an inn, Diffuse Village is much more than a single pottery bar. Open-air restaurant, built on hill, is more like a maze rather than an ordinary restaurant. The bar, also on the lower level, is a terrific place to enjoy World Cup and enjoy beer with your peers. After a crazy night, cheap but tidy rooms will make you a sweet dream. No doubt, Diffuse Village Inn is your No.1 place to spend a weekend with your family and friends.
Address: 248, Xiamanjuelong
Tel: 0571-88191248
Pottential for Tourism Development
There are some pottential markets for pottery studio to develop.
Firstly, family with kids is a first target market. After many years for recreation development, people are seeking for new methods to relax and have some fun. Unsurprisingly, pottery studios are good places to spend time with family.
What is more, business tourism is another vital market. Companies want to hold their insentive activities and VIP acvtivities in a more innovative way. And pottery making, as an artistic activity, tends to attract their attention.
However, we should notice there are also something to improve in order to attract a larger volume of tourists. For instance, how to standardize service is a question we need to think. As I learned from my interview, group customers are always not satisfied with their service. The reason may be that instroctors are who graduated from art schools and they can not deal with problems arised from a large population. Thus, adequate training is very necessary.
Anyway, I still believe there is a good potential for Hangzhou to develop pottery business.
Firstly, family with kids is a first target market. After many years for recreation development, people are seeking for new methods to relax and have some fun. Unsurprisingly, pottery studios are good places to spend time with family.
What is more, business tourism is another vital market. Companies want to hold their insentive activities and VIP acvtivities in a more innovative way. And pottery making, as an artistic activity, tends to attract their attention.
However, we should notice there are also something to improve in order to attract a larger volume of tourists. For instance, how to standardize service is a question we need to think. As I learned from my interview, group customers are always not satisfied with their service. The reason may be that instroctors are who graduated from art schools and they can not deal with problems arised from a large population. Thus, adequate training is very necessary.
Anyway, I still believe there is a good potential for Hangzhou to develop pottery business.