Who we are: A group Singaporean clay artists and a dragon kiln
What we do: Throwing, hand building, glazing, firing….anything to do with clay
Where we are: Singapore – The little red dot at 1 22 N, 103 48 E
Our weekend hideaway studio: By the banyan tree, West of S’pore – Lorong Tawas off Jalan Bahar
Our creative goals:
- To awaken the “dragon” and organise wood-ash firings
- To share our experiences and thought processes in our creative journey
- To pool information and resources on glazing and the art of wood-firing
- To create and have fun
Hi there!
Would just like to enquire if you conduct any pottery classes for adults with no prior experience on pottery?
Looking forward to your reply, thanks!
Cheers,
Amy
Hi Amy,
I have forwarded your inquiry to Mrs Tan of Thow Kwang. Expect an email from her soon.
Carol
Hi there, I am interested in pottery classes at Thow Kwang, if available. May I find out more information please?
Thanks!
Best regards,
Shannon
Hello,
I am interested in taking classes in clay sculpturing – like heads, body etc’…. Are you offering such classes?
Looking forward hearing from you soon,
Regards,
Shlomit
Hi Shlomit,
At the moment, we are not planning for any sculpture classes. We are preparing for a dragon kiln firing at the end of June.
hihi, this is rachel from Red Schoolhouse. We would like to make a trip to your place. Do you encourage visits from preschoolers ? We are a big group with about 90 children from age 2 yrs to 6 yrs old and 20 staff. Thank you.
Hi Rachel,
I am forwarding your request to Mrs Tan of Thow Kwang. Both of you can discuss the arrangements. Thanks
Dear fellow clay enthusiasts and artists,
We’re bringing in US-based master ceramicist, Fong Choo, who specializes in the teapot form. There will be an Artist Dialogue & Demo and Masterclass on 29 May and 4 June 2010. Please log on to http://www.theartcircle.com.sg to find out more. Thank you.
Hi, I’m Marissa from NTU ADM Film. I’m looking for an actor who plays a 40-year-old (and above) potter in my film. As it features the process of pottery making, the actor would have to have background in pottery. May I know if any of Thow Kwang’s male clay artists would be interested to act in it? Meals are provided and there will be a token of appreciation as well as film credits. Thank you.
Hi Marissa,
I will forward your note to the other potters and see if they, or they have friends who are interested.
Hi,
I am interested to bring a group of children of ages between 9 to 12 to Thow Kwang for a pottery experience next year. What are the packages available?
hello,
may i know if there is any tours/activities we (just my husband and i) can take part in the coming months?
for public visit, is there entrance fees?
Thank you.
Wenhua
On weekends, you may find our potters at the workshop. You can always approach them to ask about the wood-firing and the history of the dragon kiln. No, there is no entrance fee. There are no activities planned until the first quarter of 2012. If you are interested in taking a pottery class, do approach the staff at the cashier counter. Thanks!
Carolyn
Hello!
I’m interested in visiting this place to learn more about the dragon kiln and wood-firing. May I know if I could just drop by on any other days for a visit?
Thanks,
Melissa
The dragon kiln is open from 9:30 – 17:00 daily. On weekends, you may find our potters at the workshop. You can always approach them to ask about the wood-firing and the history of the dragon kiln. If you are interested in a guided tour, I will forward your email to Mrs Tan.
Hi there, pls include me in ur mailing list for guided tour. “)
Hi there, I’m currently doing pottery and was wondering if you open up the dragon kiln to public as well? Would I be able to join one of your wood or pit firings with a few pieces to fire please?
Many thanks,
Junie
I am interested to plan a pottery session for my department in March. May I know more details or person to call?
Hi CLim,
Great to discover your website. I was drawn to search for Thow Kwang as I understand form the Compliments page of Baba Phillip Chia’s cook cook on nyonya desserts that Thow Kwang does produce peranakan porcelain/wares. Is there any way that I can find out more information on this.
Thanks
Hello!
I’ve been to Thow Kwang since I was a kid and it has been a fascinating place where I’ve seen it transformed and expanded through the years.
Together with a group of volunteers from NTU’s Welfare Services club, we’ll be organising an event coming June where we’re expecting 150 children from various family and students care centres. About 100 volunteers will be attached with the children for this event.
We’re wondering if we can bring the children to Thow Kwang for an experience of making some simple pottery, a tour around the place and if time permits, a chance to see the firing of their pieces in the dragon kiln.
May I know of the fees charged if applicable.
I’ll let you know more details about the event upon reply.
I look forward to your reply soon.
Thank you.
I’ve forwarded your note to Mrs Tan of Thow Kwang. She will touch base with you.