The marvelous experience in The World of Wedgwood - 美轮美奂的英国瓷都之旅 by @aafeng
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I have recently visited The World of Wedgwood, it is a feast for my eyes. I would like to share my experience.
最近参观了英国著名瓷器品牌Wedgwood的体验中心The World of Wedgwood, 被里面精美绝伦的瓷器所震撼,绝对是一次眼睛的盛宴。参观之后才知道,Wedgwood的创世人Josiah Wedgwood竟是如此惊才绝艳的一位人物,他不仅号称英国陶瓷之父,还是英国顶级中的顶级社团月光社的成员之一。下面和大家分享一下这次经历:
The entrance
非常期待这次参观,终于到了:
“Teaware” made by sticks:
广场非常整洁漂亮,这里有用树枝做的各种茶具,孩子们非常喜欢在这里奔跑玩耍:
Josiah Wedgwood holding his most famed production, the Portland Vase.
这位就是Wedgwood的创始人,大牛Josiah Wedgwood,怀中抱着的是他的成名作品:Portland花瓶
Water in front of the museum:
在广场前还有一个小喷泉,孩子们在这里就玩了近一个小时:
Lots of visitors here
来之前以为英国瓷器应该是比较小众的,到了这里才发现这里的游客竟然非常多,游客中有很多从日本和其他亚洲国家,也会偶尔听到有人在讲熟悉的中文。
本来纠结了一番是否要参加工厂的tour,但最后还是参加了。好来感觉这个tour还是很有意思的,绝对涨姿势!在参观的过程中你会被这里带带相传的工艺,以及敬业的工作人员所折服。
The factory tour is absolutely worth it - you will be inspired by the craftsmanship and skills passed through the generations.
The models
在没有进入工厂前,可以看到各种模具
A typical clay item shrinks by approximately 13% when fired in the biscuit kiln.
茶具在烧制后会缩小约13%:
All chinaware are fired at temperatures over 1000 degree.
所有瓷器都要在超过1000度的高温下烧制.
It is a shame that photos are strictly prohibited within the factory.
非常遗憾的是,工厂内部严禁照相,只能把自己能记住的和大家说说了,里面主要介绍瓷器制作的各个步骤,从最开始的陶土,如何通过模具制作各种造型,再如何烧制和上色等。
The shop entrance is very beautiful
平时出去玩对纪念品店很少会感兴趣,可这次的经历却截然不同,里面的各种精美瓷器和丰富的色彩绝对是一个视觉上的享受。纪念品店入口处就很漂亮:
Very posh inside:
我感觉店内可定是由专业设计师来设计的,内部非常典雅大气:
A lion made by chinaware
由各种瓷器做成的一个动物,我觉得是狮子:
Teawares:
自然还有五颜六色的各种精美茶具:
Vera Wang has been working with Wedgwood
号称婚纱女王的著名华裔设计师Vera Wang王薇薇和Wedgwood曾经多次跨界合作,设计除了Gilded Leaf 金色年华,Gilded Weave 金色霓赏等系列精品。
The stylish central bar
在商店中心的吧台也非常有设计感:
The tearoom is elegant and graceful
这里的茶室非常的典雅漂亮,不过价格也不菲,每人16英镑,似乎比Betty’s的还要贵。本来打算体验一下的,但赶上有旅游团来,位置竟然被订满了。只能把这个遗憾留着,下次再来吧。
The museum is absolutely fantastic and you should not miss it. Lots of things to see in the museum, I would suggest to leave at least two hours there.
根据官网的说法,博物馆内可看的东西很多,建议至少留两个小时的时间。进去之后感觉确实如此,我只是被精美的瓷器所震撼,如果是真正的瓷器爱好者的话,估计可以在里面待上半天。
The entrance:
这里是博物馆入口处,还有Josiah的卡通画
Trails for kids
这里还非常体贴的给孩子们提供了trail,让孩子们不会觉得太枯燥:
Elegant corridor
典雅的走廊墙壁上挂着他家的一些作品照片:
Wedgwood:
The manual process in early years:
曾经带孩子体验过几次手工制作瓷器,都是使用那个能够不停转的机器。真心没有想到,连制模这个步骤过去都可以设计出简单的手工操作工具,伟大的人类!
Fine teaware:
里面有着让人眼花缭乱的精美茶具,我这个外行只能看看颜色和样式了:
Josiah's workbench
哈哈,没有想到,在Josiah的书桌上竟然有着类似文房四宝的东东,我管它叫做文房四宝之英国版:
Stirrup cup in the form of a hare's head; hand-painted in under-glaze blue.
这是瓷器兔头,我觉得是源于过去的英国狩猎文化
Jug enamelled in polychrome with exotic birds.
配有花鸟的瓷器:
Egypt style chinaware
埃及风格瓷器:
Bone china
下图是著名的英国骨瓷。曾经有人说:“当遇见骨瓷的那一刻,她骨子里蕴藏的贵族气质便在不经意间表露无遗。”,的确,真心的高大上,其实骨瓷不仅非常漂亮大气,还超级坚固,四个杯子就能撑起一座汽车的重量!
Wedgwood画像
Josiah Wedgwood
Sarah Wedgwood
他夫人的画像
Wedgwood was a member of lunar society
Wedgwood还是著名的月光社成员,这个月光社可以说是精英中的精英,人数从未超过14。生物学家达尔文,蒸汽机发明者瓦特等都是月光社的成员。
Big vase
大花瓶:
最后带着孩子们体验了一下瓷器的制作过程。如果只是体验不带走的话只要两镑,如果需要成品的话15镑。
Wonderful pics, @someone!
Thanks.
Wow, what some beautiful sculptures and pottery, @someone
The artwork is amazing. Thanks for sharing. :)
Thanks for reading my post.
You are welcome.
Wow! so beautiful sculptures and pottery, the artworks are amazing. Thanks for sharing with us :)
Thanks I got to do the journey with you.
Thanks, that's one of the best comments I've heard.
good
Absolutely marvelous experience .
Thanks
We were just reminiscing the other evening about Wedgewood and how as kids when we would go and visit our grandmother she would always serve us treats like cashews and raisins in her Wedgewood dishes.
nice
Thanks
Amazing works of art and would no doubt me even more amazing to see in person!
Indeed, definitely worth a visit.
動物形狀的杯子很特殊。
是的,我也是第一次见到。