Create Your Own Korean Moon Jar at Cerdu Studio

Discover the beauty of traditional Korean ceramics and create a unique keepsake with your own hands! Join a one-hour pottery wheel workshop at Cerdu Studio in Gangnam, where you’ll learn to shape your very own dalhangari (moon jar), one of Korea’s most iconic ceramic designs.

Inspired by the full moon, traditional Korean moon jars are admired for their softly rounded silhouettes, milky-white surfaces, and understated elegance. Their subtle asymmetry is part of their charm, celebrating the natural beauty of handmade craftsmanship. During this workshop, you’ll discover the story behind these timeless ceramics and what makes them such a beloved symbol of Korean artistic heritage.

With guidance from your instructor, you’ll get hands-on experience at the pottery wheel, learning how to work with clay, centre it, and gradually shape it into a small, rounded jar. No previous pottery experience is needed! The class is designed for complete beginners, so you can relax, get creative, and enjoy the process at your own pace.

Once your moon jar takes shape, you’ll have the opportunity to add personal touches and choose your preferred glaze colour for the finished piece. Your creation will then be carefully dried, glazed, and kiln-fired by the studio team, transforming your handmade work into a ceramic keepsake.

The workshop is taught in English and is perfect for solo travellers, couples, friends, or families looking for a creative way to experience Korean culture beyond the usual sightseeing spots.

Your finished moon jar will be available for collection once the firing process is complete, or you can arrange shipping for an additional fee. Take home more than a souvenir — create your own interpretation of a centuries-old Korean ceramic tradition.

Your Experience, Step by Step

1. Welcome to Cerdu Studio

• Meet your instructor in Gangnam and discover the history and cultural significance of Korea’s iconic moon jar.

2. Learn the Pottery Wheel Basics

• Get familiar with the wheel and learn essential techniques for handling and centring the clay.

3. Shape Your Own Moon Jar

• Follow your instructor’s guidance as you transform a piece of clay into a small, rounded jar inspired by the traditional dalhangari.

4. Add Your Personal Touch

• Customise your creation with simple details or decorative touches, where possible.

5. Choose Your Glaze

• Select your preferred glaze colour to personalise the final appearance of your ceramic piece.

6. Let Your Creation Come to Life

• The studio team will dry, glaze, and kiln-fire your moon jar after the workshop. Collect your finished piece when it’s ready or arrange shipping for an additional fee.

Please note: The pottery session lasts approximately one hour. Drying, glazing, and kiln-firing require additional time, so your finished moon jar cannot be taken home on the day of the workshop.