In this workshop, students explored the potential of Thai ceramic culture by challenging ideas of digital fabrication, modern lifestyle, and traditional ceramics. Each student developed a novel product and a critique of current ceramic wares. In order to improve the design of the ceramic ware, students used a variety of techniques from manual hand pinching to electric wheelers, laser cut pressing, CNC pressing, rapid prototype plaster molding, and 3D ceramic printing. Students also visited the Southeast Asian Ceramic Museum to better understand masterpieces of traditional Thai ceramics. The outcome of the workshop was on display and available for purchase at Open House on the sixth floor of Central Embassy with the support of Shane Suvikapakornkul, the director of the Serindia Gallery.
Todo Takanao
Bookshop by Hardcover
Bangkok Ceramics and Pottery Club
FabCafe Bangkok
Mo Jirachaisakul
Chompisa Amatayakul
Napat Kunapongkul
Krissada Laohongkiat
Prae Lertprasertkul
Nichapha Lumpikanont
Palika Nitisiri
Naruemol Pholnuangma
Nicharee Sammapan
Boonyavee Sureephong
Tatiya Visetrit
Panassaya Waenkew
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