About Thow Kwang Pottery Jungle
Thow Kwang Pottery Jungle is a heritage pottery studio and dragon kiln located at 85 Lorong Tawas in Jurong West, Singapore. Established in 1965, it is one of Singapore's last surviving wood-fired dragon kilns and remains family-run by the Tan family. The site combines a working kiln, ceramic gallery, museum and workshop spaces, notable for preserving traditional Chinese dragon kiln pottery techniques.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a rustic, jungle-like compound centered around a 40-metre long wood-fired dragon kiln, open-air sheds filled with ceramic wares, pottery wheels and drying areas. The site includes a small museum displaying historical pottery and kiln artifacts, a gallery shop selling handmade ceramics, and workshop areas where visitors can observe potters at work and participate in hands-on pottery classes. The environment is informal and artisanal, surrounded by greenery and stacked pottery.
Key highlights
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One of Singapore's last remaining traditional wood-fired dragon kilns, built in the 1960s
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Working pottery studio where artisans create and fire ceramics
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Hands-on pottery workshops and pottery wheel experiences for visitors
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Ceramic gallery and shop selling handmade pottery and tea wares
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Small museum with historical kiln artifacts and pottery displays