An official Ancient Kiln preview dated September 26 schedules the Ming-Qing imperial wind-and-fire kiln firing for October 1 at 11:08 and kiln opening for October 4 at 11:08, alongside holiday interactions, extra porcelain-music performances and public interpretation.
Only two fixed moments are explicitly scheduled
The official preview lists the wind-and-fire kiln firing at 11:08 on October 1 and kiln opening at 11:08 on October 4. A visitor on October 2 should not read “holiday activities” as another firing or an on-demand kiln opening.
Visitors targeting October 4 should reconfirm admission, any schedule change, the viewing zone and crowd management. Kiln operation is professional work: stay behind barriers, do not touch equipment and never ask staff to repeat an action for a photo.
What October 2 visitors can verify
The preview says holiday visitors may see traditional porcelain skills and take part in carrying blanks, firewood, saggars or porcelain clay, while porcelain-music performances are increased and public interpretation is offered. Confirm the time, age, capacity and weather effect of each activity on the day.
Families should hear the safety briefing first. Children must stay away from flame, kilns and carrying routes. In rain, watch for slippery timber, stone and tool areas, and clean hands as staff direct after participation.
A demonstration is not a same-day collection class
Watching firing, opening, forming or loading explains a process. Buying a class or object creates separate questions about material, firing, ownership, delivery and failure risk. Ask about them separately before payment and do not assume an interactive piece can be taken the same day.
This article summarizes the September 26 preview. Current tickets, opening, performances, interpretation, interactions and cancellations follow the Ancient Kiln's same-day notice and on-site management.