Private Yixing Teapot Making Workshop and Tea Tasting

Make one Shipiao Teapot per person in a private workshop in Yixing. Learn about the clay, watch demonstrations, and try a beginner-friendly, mold-assisted process with artisan guidance and English assistance. 4 hours (12pm-4pm): Enjoy key stages of teapot making with closer artisan support. Your artisan will complete the remaining steps after class. 6 hours (12pm-6pm): Explore the process in greater depth, with more time to shape and assemble your teapot. Guests can usually finish the clay teapot with guidance; your artisan will complete any remaining steps. Both include tea, short breaks and clay-drying pauses. Groups of 4-6 have two artisans. Sessions end at the scheduled time. Your piece is carefully refined, fired twice and fitted with its lid. Allow about 10 days before collection or dispatch, plus delivery time. Shipping costs extra. Despite careful handling, firing may cause cracks or damage, and some pieces may not be usable or suitable for shipping. Return transfers from Yixing Railway Station are included by arrangement, outside class hours. Meals are not included; please have lunch beforehand. Solo travelers are welcome; groups of two or more pay less per person.