THAILAND – Chiang Mai – Try Your Hand at Pottery in a Local Village

Description

Northern Thailand is home to many ancient handicrafts that still have a place in modern culture. Pottery making is one such traditional skill, and this visit to a local pottery village on the outskirts of the city offers the opportunity to learn more about the history of the art form and techniques that are still used today. Guests enjoy the opportunity to see behind the scenes at a local workshop and make their own earthenware under the guidance of the resident experts.

Can be combined with

Thematic Leisure

• Chiang Mai – An intimate meal experience at an organic farm
• Chiang Mai – Chiang Mai’s local food treats by E-tuktuk

Selling points

• Local village near the city center
• An opportunity to have local encounters and learn about a traditional craft
• Fun for young and old, especially suitable for families
• Easy to combine with other Chiang Mai activities due to its proximity to the city

Level Of The Excursion

The Impact Of This Excursion

Social/cultural Impact

Economic Impact

Additional Information

Positive impacts

During this activity, guests spend time in a local pottery community. They learn about the history and also get the opportunity to try out pottery. All services and instruction is organized by members of the community which generates income and supports their traditional craft.

Negative impacts

No negative.

Time And Transportation

Duration

2 – 3 hours, excluding transfer (depending on clients involvement, recommended arrival time approximately 09:30)

Min pax

1

Max pax

10

How to sell it

• As a local encounter with artisans
• For people interested in handicrafts and arts
• As a fun family experience
• As a nice half day experience away from the crowds in a local setting
• As a workshop to get hands-on experience

Why this activity

• Non-commercial handicraft experience
• To expand the offer of family activities

Good to combine with

• Any other half day activity in the afternoon

Do not combine with

• Full day activities
• Other morning activities

Market suggestion

Competitor comparison

• It is a community based activity, open for everyone. However, our main competitors do not offer this.
• The village is sometimes visited by Thai tourists who usually come in very big groups (ex. study groups or students)

Pros

• Easy to include in a program due to close proximity to the city
• Good value for money, accessible for families
• Opportunity to include a local experience very close to the city

Cons

• Not an Easia Signature activity
• the final product of the workshop can be taken home, but not really used (no time to fire the pot in the oven)
• During festivals and some special occasion the activity can be affected (either very quiet or super busy)

Information

• The activity takes place in Baan Muang Kung, which is just south of the city and easily accessible (link on Google Map)
• The program is best done in the morning as there is most activity going on during that time
• Suitable for all ages, even young kids. The locals will help to make some pots
• The pots that are made during the workshop can be taken home, but can not be used as they are not fired in the oven. They can only be used as decoration pieces/souvenir
• The activity has 2 main parts: first part is learning about the village and the history while walking through the village, the 2nd part is the workshop

Alerts

• Travelers will work with clay and water, they may get a little bit dirty. Suitable clothing is advised
• The pots made during the workshop can be taken home, but they are not really usable as they are not fired in the oven. So they can only be used as souvenir/ decoration. Usually the clay will still be wet, which can be difficult if clients travel onward soon.
• Big festivals like Songkran, New Year, Loy Krathong may affect the activity, it is not advisable to propose it during these times.

Price range

$

Quotation guideline

Activity

ERP –> Activity –> Baan Muang Kung – Try your hand at pottery in a local village –> per pax

Transportation

Regular Vehicle in Chiang Mai_Packages –> 006. H/D Bann Tawai

Guide

Half day guide fee

Inclusion

• Explanations and village walk with a local
• Pottery workshop under guidance of a local
• Pot souvenir to home (not fired)

Exclusion

• Transportation
• Easia licensed guide
• Any other purchases on spot

Important notes

• The guide needs to coordinate with the local community to make sure someone is ready to greet them on arrival
• In case of families, there are some nice lunch options not too far away: Khao Mao Khao Fang, a restaurant in jungle setting or Nic’s Restaurant and playground. These could be recommended for families.

Special Guide notes

• Make sure to coordinate in advance so that someone is waiting upon arrival
• Make sure to ask questions and create interaction with the local community

Contact

Baan Muang Kung Community

Tel: 084-3896615 แม่หลวงกุ้ง // 089-552-7082 พ่อหลวงติ่ง

English

Try Your Hand at Pottery in a Local Village

The manufacturing of various types of pottery such as earthenware vases, pots, water bottles, jars and flower vases has been practiced for many centuries in the north of Thailand. In a small, local village just outside the city center, you will get to learn more about this ancient craft. It therefore naturally offers an environment conducive to this workshop of pottery in family. You will get a glimpse of the daily life in the village while walking along some small local shops before taking place on small stool in the company of the a local who will show you the tricks of the trade. Using a special type of earth and following our instructor we get creative with our own pottery! A real moment of sharing around a traditional Thai activity – playful, interactive and convivial.

French

Essayez-vous à l’art de la poterie

La fabrication de divers types de poterie en terre cuite tels que vases, jarres, pots et autres vases à fleurs, reste un art ancestral pratiqué encore aujourd’hui de manière traditionnelle, dans le nord de la Thaïlande.

Dans un petit village situé aux portes de Chiang Mai, vous pourrez en apprendre davantage sur cet ancien métier et ses traditions. Et profiter de votre visite au village pour avoir un aperçu de la vie quotidienne locale en vous promenant le long de quelques petites échoppes et étals locaux. Vous vous installerez ensuite dans l’atelier et prendrez place sur votre tabouret de potier pour vous essayer à la poterie en famille. Un artisan vous montrera alors les astuces et rudiments du métier de potier. En écoutant ses conseils pour façonner cette argile typique de la région, vous pourrez créer votre propre poterie!

Un vrai moment de partage autour d’une activité traditionnelle thaïlandaise – ludique, interactive et conviviale.

Durée de l’activité: environ 2-3 heures (hors transferts) (dépendamment de l’intérêt et l’application des clients.

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