In a studio on the 23rd floor of Qidong's Huanqiu Building, the gentle whir of a pottery wheel blends with the quiet focus of young learners. This is Qinglan Arts Studio, where Jiang Na, a Jingdezhen ceramic craftswoman, teaches the traditional art of pottery in a space where heritage meets contemporary aesthetics.

Wearing a hand-dyed indigo apron, Jiang demonstrates with calm precision how to shape clay, her fingers steady and expressive. Behind her, ceramic pieces on display radiate warmth, their forms lively and organic. Since opening the city's first ceramic workshop in 2009 with her husband, artisan Han Guangda, Jiang has nurtured a grassroots appreciation for ceramics in Qidong.

"It wasn't easy at first—people admired the craft but didn't buy it," Jiang recalls. Instead of giving up, she reimagined her mission: blending intangible cultural heritage with hands-on art education. Through weekend classes, customized workshops, and school outreach, her studio has introduced over 5,800 people to the joy of ceramics.

From zodiac-themed pottery for children to stress-relief classes for professionals and traditional fabric crafts for seniors, Jiang's courses are as diverse as her students. She has also brought her craft to rural schools, encouraging children to sculpt their vision of a modern countryside.

Today, Jiang is expanding her efforts through collaborations with universities and research into integrating local cultural motifs—like Qidong's woodcuts and blue calico cloth—into her ceramics, shaping a unique visual identity.