We are made of clay from the The Potter's hands.
As a Christian, I believe we were made and molded from clay by God, The Master Potter. This is probably what Ugu Bigyan's pieces may also believe in. :)
On a trip to Casa San Pablo in San Pablo City, Laguna, Boots Alcantara, the inn's owner, confided that the design of his inn was influenced by his long-time friend Ugu, when the master potter was starting his craft. So off we went to Lusacan in the town of Tiaong, Quezon, which was just 20 minutes away from San Pablo.
As a Christian, I believe we were made and molded from clay by God, The Master Potter. This is probably what Ugu Bigyan's pieces may also believe in. :)
On a trip to Casa San Pablo in San Pablo City, Laguna, Boots Alcantara, the inn's owner, confided that the design of his inn was influenced by his long-time friend Ugu, when the master potter was starting his craft. So off we went to Lusacan in the town of Tiaong, Quezon, which was just 20 minutes away from San Pablo.
The place isn't hard to find as Ugu is well-known in the town.
His brick residence is large enough to accommodate his workshop at the back. Walking through the small garden in front, you are guided by one of the workers through the showcase area. You can then make your own discovery tour of the place from the kiln and dryer (oven) area, to where the workers make a bunch of creative products. I'd say Ugu's works are made using traditional ottery techniques which makes his products and designs almost one-of-a-kind. Though he also mass produces products such as tiles, the technique is th
e same.
Expect a bit of a steep price on many works that Ugu himself glazed. There are a lot of products ranging from plates, tea sets, wall decor, and various pots and vases. The wall decor and plates with leaf designs are my favorite. A dinner plate I bought as souvenir cost me 1,800 pesos. Well, it's a work of art and is one-of-a-kind in design. :)
How to get there.
Ugu Bigyan's place is not merely a small pottery factory. It's more of an art gallery for his unique pieces. His residence describes his talent and character. It's who Ugu Bigyan is.
Let the journey begin.
His brick residence is large enough to accommodate his workshop at the back. Walking through the small garden in front, you are guided by one of the workers through the showcase area. You can then make your own discovery tour of the place from the kiln and dryer (oven) area, to where the workers make a bunch of creative products. I'd say Ugu's works are made using traditional ottery techniques which makes his products and designs almost one-of-a-kind. Though he also mass produces products such as tiles, the technique is th
e same.Expect a bit of a steep price on many works that Ugu himself glazed. There are a lot of products ranging from plates, tea sets, wall decor, and various pots and vases. The wall decor and plates with leaf designs are my favorite. A dinner plate I bought as souvenir cost me 1,800 pesos. Well, it's a work of art and is one-of-a-kind in design. :)
How to get there.
Ugu Bigyan's house and workshop is in Alvarez Village. From the Tiaong market, go on further till you pass by the municipal hall and about a kilometer away, there's an old building to your left which was the former rural bank of Tiaong (it's a faded sign). Turn left on that street till you hit the village where Ugu's residence is. It's a brick house with a wide entrance.
Ugu Bigyan's place is not merely a small pottery factory. It's more of an art gallery for his unique pieces. His residence describes his talent and character. It's who Ugu Bigyan is.
Let the journey begin.
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