Korea's premier ceramics festival invites visitors to touch clay

Visitors to Korea's premier ceramics festival are not just admiring gallery displays this autumn. They are immersing themselves in the creative process by engaging in hands-on activities with wet clay. The Icheon Cerapia, the main venue for the 2026 Gyeonggi International Ceramic Biennale, has introduced a series of interactive events open to the public through November 1.

Aimed at making traditional and modern ceramic arts accessible to all, these weekend festivities welcome families, couples, and art enthusiasts to actively participate in making ceramics. Situated in Gyeonggi Province, a mere hour south of Seoul, Icheon has long been the epicenter of Korean pottery, playing a crucial role in the creation of Joseon-era white porcelain and Goryeo celadon.

Today, the Gyeonggi International Ceramic Biennale merges cultural heritage with contemporary artistic expression, attracting ceramic artists and collectors from all over the world. Among the standout interactive experiences, visitors have the opportunity to literally touch and shape clay, bridging the gap between past traditions and present creativity.