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Paper artistry and other delights in creative zone
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THE Michael-John Creative Zone in Qibao is the perfect place to spend some leisure time, viewing art exhibitions, enjoying fine meals and buying handicrafts.
The first Michael-John Zone, named after its two founders, opened in Taipei in 1977. In 1992, they moved the company headquarters to the mainland, and in 2014, they opened the creative zone in Qibao.
It comprises 10 buildings, housing shops, training classes, cafes and workshops focused on travel, art and fashion design. More brand-name companies from Taiwan are expected to set up operations in the zone in the near future.
Now, come along on a tour to all the fun that awaits you in the zone.
Carton King
This little museum exhibits the everyday necessities of life, like tables and chairs, pots, hats and lamps. But these are special. They are all made of paper products.
In fact, paper and cardboard are more practical than most people think. The sturdy tables and chairs can hold up to 100 kilograms in weight. The pots can actually be used as hotpots, and the hats can be washed repeatedly.
In the museum, visitors can view paper replicas of landmarks from around the world. A do-it-yourself corner allows visitors to try their hand at paper crafts.
The idea behind Carton King is to promote recycling and environmental protection. A museum guide tells visitors about the history of paper and how its uses have evolved over time. Recycling paper into useful commodities will help stanch the degradation of forestland.
Q.U.E
Founded by a group of illustrators, Q.U.E is a gallery, a shop and an art training school.
The paintings in the gallery are examples of strong naturalism, with a high degree of color saturation and playful structures. The paintings have also been reproduced on clothing, sofa covers, scarves, handkerchiefs and pajamas that visitors can buy.
Visitors can also try their hand at color painting, pad dyeing and wall painting. Training classes in fashion design and ikebana are also held in the gallery.
Classic Teddy
Who doesn’t want to cuddle a cute teddy bear? These lovable stuffed animals are not only toys for children, but also valuable collectables for adults.
In the Classic Teddy café, teddy bears from different eras are displayed. They welcome guests at the door, patrol as security guards, sit with guests at tables and even point the way to a two-deck minibus.
It’s a great place for families with young children.
Woody Icon
To the eyes of a carpenter, every piece of wood is beautiful, even if it is just a piece of off-cut or a wisp of wood shaving. And such beautiful things don’t deserve to be wasted.
In Woody Icon, visitors are shown how wood scraps can be turned into fine, useful crafts. Carpenters turn wood shavings into roses and off-cuts into saucers and teapot lids.
Founded by the Taiwan-based Yung Shing Furniture, the shop is known for wooden products of outstanding shape, color, smell and quality.
Still Waiting
Quiche is a common item in Shanghai bakeries and some restaurants, but the quality isn’t always memorable. So true quiche lovers head to the Still Waiting cafe in the zone.
Here can be found all varieties of quiche, with an array of scrumptious fillings.
But quiche is not the only highlight in the cafe. Customers also rave about the “half-and-half” pies, such as cherry-cheese pie and lemon pie with coffee and nuts.
The brunches and cakes are also popular. There are five set menus for brunch, ranging over scrambled eggs, sausages, salads, desserts, quiches and fresh-brewed coffee.
The shop also offers baking classes for children.
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