On my way back from the 100th scout celebration we happened to see pots lined up by the road and a board that said "way to pottery jungle", which obviously made me curious to visit and we followed the directions. Well it was along walk outskirts but was totally worth it. The entrance had lines and lines of colorful ceramic pots stacked up on both the sides which gave us a warm welcome. There were pots of every size and color this was what I could see outside but there was a building with tons andtons of them which drew myattention quickly.
There was a huge maze of pottery and ceramics. Traditional blue and white constrasts with modern swirls of vibrant reds and yellow; ginger jars and rice pots drew my attention. Modern vases and abstract decorative pieces. Figurines, platters, bowls, fountains, foot stools, animals, wall panels, vases, urns and even complete outdoor picnic table and chair sets...all made from pottery in a thousand different hues. As we wandered from one open-sided barn to the next we start to wonder if the collection will ever end. No wonder this place is 45 years old. They have a incredible collection.
Piled up ceramic pots at the entrance.
In the middle of all this place there is a huge kiln The "Dragon Kiln". he dragon kiln in Jalan Bahar Clay Studios (JBCS) known as Guan Huat Dragon Kiln was built by Mr. Lee Yong Lee and his friends in 1958. Although it is considered the longest dragon kiln in Singapore today, measuring 43 metres long, 2.2 metres high and 2.5 metres wide. This is the biggest kiln I have ever come across. The friendly staff there said the the next firing would happen is Jan and I would surely take an other trip there. We bought few pretty ceramic containers and got back home. loved the adventure.
Entrance of the kiln.
The huge kiln, a view inside.
There were few artists working on their wheel and making beautiful pots. The artist's studio was by the river and had a beautiful view which is connected to the nature. There was a small classroom with heaps of pots in every corner and made the place look even more interesting.
The studio by the river.
A beautiful lamp.
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