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Traditional Korean Onggi Workshop Onggi is a traditional Korean cultural heritage and a functional form of pottery closely connected to Korean dietary practices. It has been primarily used for storing fermented foods such as kimchi, doenjang (soybean paste), and gochujang (red chili paste), featuring natural breathability and structural properties that support fermentation. In addition, Onggi-making techniques represent a unique forming method that allows the creation of large-scale vessels in a relatively short time. This makes it a highly valuable and rarely encountered skill in contemporary ceramics. Through this workshop, participants will • Gain an understanding of the history and cultural significance of traditional Korean Onggi • Experience traditional techniques for creating large-scale vessels in a short period of time • Learn unique forming methods and material approaches that differ from contemporary ceramics - All levels are welcome, from beginners to advanced makers - Instructors: Kim Yong-ho (Onggi Master), Kim Hee-geon - Teaching Method: Demonstration + hands-on practice + one-on-one feedback - Language : English The 5 days includes : Clay, basic tools, lunch, coffee, tea, Onggi tool set for each student of a value of 300 € : 5 wooden tools, 2 metal ribs, 1 shammy tool PROGRAM : Day 1 Introduction to Onggi theory and history. Traditional Onggi making demonstration and basic coil-making practice Day 2 Advanced coil-building / Small Onggi creation using the “Seol jil” (cutting and shaping) technique Day 3 Practice of “Tarim” and “Surejil” techniques / Understanding form expansion and structure Day 4 Advanced Onggi making (medium-sized vessels) / Large-scale Onggi demonstration (Kim Yong-ho, Onggi Master) Day 5 Personal work / Demonstration and partial participation in creating a large Onggi (approx. 60 cm) ABOUT THE TEACHER : Our studio, Obuja Onggi, has preserved this tradition for eight generations, with its origins tracing back to the period of Catholic persecution in Korea. The 6th-generation master, Kim Il-man, was designated as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage holder of Korea, and the 7th-generation master, Kim Yong-ho,continues to carry on and develop this traditional craft. Currently, 8th-generation successor Kim Hee-geon actively promotes Onggi culture through social media and international workshops, expanding its presence in a contemporary context and introducing this important Korea heritage to a global audience.