Events
Open Studio
Saturday, August 23 from 11:00am-4:00pm
Monsoon Pottery Studio
2154 W Hubbard St
Chicago, IL 60612
It's Summer of Celadon and we'll have bowls, coupes, tumblers, and more. Expect quantity discounts on our Family Style Collection, Chinatown Collection restocks, and tea to sip as you shop. Hope to see you there!
Clay Carving at Bar Sotto
Wednesday, September 3 from 6:00pm-9pm
Bar Sotto
71 W Monroe St
Chicago, IL 60603
Join us at Sotto for a night of art history, craftsmanship, and Italian bites with ceramic artist Danielle Chutinthranond of Monsoon Pottery.
In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn the inlay technique used to create Monsoon Pottery’s signature blue and white wares. Danielle will open the evening with a short history lesson on the aesthetic inspirations and techniques you’ll explore. After a carve-along demo, you’ll decorate your own porcelain plate — feel free to come with sketches or design ideas!
The three-hour workshop includes: • A brief art history lesson on inlay and blue & white wares • A welcome wine pour + shared Italian bites served family-style • Hands-on instruction from Danielle • One porcelain plate to carve and decorate using the inlay technique.
Plates will be fired and ready for pickup at Sotto in 3–4 weeks. Extra plates available for $40 each. Space is limited to 25 guests!
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Chicago Pottery Market
Saturday & Sunday, September 6 & 7, 11am-6pm
Wilder House
1339 N Damen Ave
Chicago, IL 60622
We are THRILLED to announce the Chicago Pottery Market (late summer edition)! Stop by Wilderhouse Saturday September 6th or Sunday September 7th and shop the amazing work of over twelve local ceramicists. This market is for the pottery lovers, mug collectors, designers, and anyone who just loves art. I'll be vending both days this time.
Fermentation Workshop with Monsoon Pottery and Third Season
Saturday, September 20 from 2:00-4:00pm
Third Season Design Studio
1516 W Carroll St, Entrance on Justine
Chicago, IL 60607
Join me and Melanie Molnar of Third Season for an intro to fermentation workshop!
Indulge in a 2-hour workshop where Food Preservationist and Third Season's Associate Creative Director Melanie Molnar will enlighten you on the history and purpose of fermentation. You will learn the fundamentals of lacto-fermentation and participate in creating and packing a fermenting crock. Gain insight into recognizing the signs of progress and potential issues.
For this workshop, Danielle has designed a unique, stoneware fermentation crock. During the workshop Danielle will discuss the inspiration and design process for the 1 quart stoneware fermentation crock.
Ticket cost includes:
- 1 quart stoneware fermentation crock from Monsoon Pottery
- A lesson on the history of fermentation
- Comprehensive discussion on how to create unique lacto-fermented goods at home
- Demonstration of 2 fermentation recipes
- Hands-on experience creating your own lacto-fermented creation
- 4 take-home recipes
- Fermented product samples