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Ceramic museum highlights glazes

The Yingko Ceramics Museum puts the spotlight on the use of modern glaze technology in the development of the area's main industry

By Chang Ju-ping  /  STAFF REPORTER

What: The Beauty of Glazes in Yingko Ceramics (光華照眼明-鶯歌釉彩之美)

When: Until Oct. 10

Where: Taipei County Yingko Ceramics Museum (鶯歌陶瓷博物館), 200, Wenhua Rd., Yingko Township, Taipei County (台北縣鶯歌鎮文化路200)

On Aug. 18, between 3pm and 8pm, the museum will hold a workshop for the making of underglaze mugs in honor of Chinese Valentines Day. Call 02-8677-2727 ext. 710 for more information. On the five following Saturdays, Aug. 25, Sept. 1, 8, 15, 22 between 9am and 5pm, the museum will offer tours of Yingko's many kilns, which will include lunch at the museum and a gift of a ceramic dining setting. There will also be a chance to mold your own pottery. Cost: NT$990 per person, call 2679-6166 or 2670-5800 for registration.

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