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A person painting a dragon on a ceramic plate. 1
A person shaping a clay sculpture on a pottery wheel. 2
A person shaping a clay pot on a pottery wheel. 3
By Porzellan-Manufaktur Meissen
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Price is Rp524.472 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 45m
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Overview

    • Discover the art of porcelain making on a guided tour of a workshop
    • Watch skilled artisans demonstrate stages of porcelain production
    • See how porcelain pieces are shaped on the potter’s wheel
    • Learn about underglaze painting and the significance of the blue Crossed Swords
    • Explore the Museum of the Meissen Porcelain Foundation independently

Activity location

    • Meissen
    • Meissen, Sachsen, Germany

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Talstraße 9, 01662 Meißen, Deutschland | Please present your voucher at the Ticket Desk upon arrival. Our staff will check you in and direct you to the meeting point for the guided tour.
    • Meißen, Sachsen, Germany

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Meissen: Guided Porcelain Workshop Tour in German

  • Activity duration is 45 minutes45m
    45m
  • German
Language options: German
Price details
Rp524.472 x 2 AdultsRp1.048.944
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Price is Rp1.048.944
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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Personal guided tour of the Demonstration Workshop
  • Inclusions
    Visit to four different workstations
  • Inclusions
    Explanation of porcelain production stages
  • Inclusions
    Insight into underglaze painting
  • Inclusions
    Demonstration of hand-painted motifs on glazed porcelain
  • Inclusions
    Independent exploration of the Museum of the Meissen Porcelain Foundation
  • Exclusions
    Participation in other MEISSEN tours, workshops or experiences
  • Exclusions
    Food and drinks
  • Exclusions
    Personal expenses
  • Exclusions
    Additional purchases from the MEISSEN Store

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Pets
    • Not suitable for: Babies under 1 year

What you can expect

  • Discover how Meissen porcelain is made during a personal guided tour of the Demonstration Workshop. At four different workstations, watch skilled artisans demonstrate selected stages of porcelain production.

    See how porcelain pieces are shaped on the potter’s wheel and how individual components are carefully assembled to create detailed figurines. Learn about underglaze painting and the significance of the blue Crossed Swords. At the final workstation, discover how intricate motifs are painted onto the glazed porcelain entirely by hand.

    Your guide will explain the different production stages, the special features of Meissen porcelain, and the high level of craftsmanship required to create each piece.

    After the approximately 45-minute guided tour, explore the Museum of the Meissen Porcelain Foundation independently.

Location

Activity location

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    • Meissen
    • Meissen, Sachsen, Germany

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Talstraße 9, 01662 Meißen, Deutschland | Please present your voucher at the Ticket Desk upon arrival. Our staff will check you in and direct you to the meeting point for the guided tour.
    • Meißen, Sachsen, Germany