Guest Art Teacher Opportunities in Jingdezhen, China

Welcome to Jingdezhen
The world-famous porcelain capital of China. At ChineseSources.org, we offer a unique opportunity for international ceramic and visual artists to live, create, and teach in a city steeped in 1,000 years of ceramic tradition.

What Is the Guest Art Teaching Program?
This program is a partnership. Whether you're a potter, sculptor, painter, or visual artist, we help you design a course, recruit students, and share income from tuition. It offers flexible schedules and support, allowing you to focus on your art and teaching while we handle logistics. To ensure your class runs successfully, we ask that teachers arrive 1–2 months in advance to prepare their course and begin student recruitment.

Why Teach in Jingdezhen?

Jingdezhen is a thriving art hub, home to:
- Six art schools with sponsorships for visiting artists
- 100+ pottery training studios
- Four famous flea markets where artists can sell their work
- A vibrant community of young artists and art students

porcelain workshop

What Can You Teach?

You can design your own course based on one of your strengths:
- Ceramic painting (overglaze or underglaze)
- Wheel-throwing
- Sculpting and hand-building
- Porcelain panel painting
- Ceramic decoration techniques
- Multimedia art (film, photography, digital art related to ceramics)

Cost for art teacher-in-residence

Who Are Your Students?

Your students include:
- Adult hobbyists and retirees
- Teenagers and young adults (with or without experience)
- Art school applicants building portfolios
- International students on short-term residencies
At the end of the program, students receive a completion certificate from ChineseSources.org.

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General FAQ

Artists-in-Residence Program

Art Students Internship

Ceramic Arts Crafts Collaboration

Ceramic Art Courses

Application Process

Application Process
To apply, prepare the following:
Completed application form
Resume/CV or short bio
Two references
5-10 recent art images or videos

Application Timeline:
Apply at least 45 days before your desired start date. Early applications help ensure enough time for student recruitment.

Membership Fee: $98 USD
for visa support, pickup service, student recruitment, accommodation assistance, and artist network inclusion.

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