Events

Tea Tasting and Journaling

Sunday, November 9 from 10:00am-12:30pm
Topdrawer Wicker Park
1463 N Milwaukee Ave
Chicago, IL 60622

Join me for an intentional gathering that blends the art of tea with the joy of personal reflection. Attendees will enjoy a guided gong fu tea tasting paired with thoughtful journaling prompts using Topdrawer store's pens and stationery.

This workshop includes: 

  • Participating in quick 1-minute journaling prompts
  • Learning how to brew tea gong fu style with a gaiwan. Translated into 'making tea with skill,' brewing tea in this modality is ideal for tasting through all the tasting notes a tea has to offer
  • An overview of the six main types of tea
  • A handmade tasting sized porcelain tea cup to use at the workshop and to take home. Arrive promptly to get first pick of a variety of cups.

10 seats available. Reserve your seat early! 

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Ancient Activities: Clay Carving and Wine Enjoyment

Tuesday, November 11 from 6:30-9:30pm
Present Company hosted by All Together Now
2135 W Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL 60622

A lot's changed in the past few millennia, but humans have been drinking wine and making things from clay through it all. The past melds with the present during this clay carving (plus sprinkle of wine) workshop with me. I will teach the basics of the inlay technique used to create Monsoon's signature blue and white wares and you will create your own original porcelain plate. I will also discuss the history of inlay and the power of the traditional Asian symbols and motifs I reference in my own work, encouraging you to craft your own. Participants are encouraged to bring ideas and line drawings to reference.

And that other older-than-time activity, wine? The All Together Now team has a tasting in store for you featuring a moderate historical angle and maximum deliciousness. We'll also provide a picnic-style dinner to fuel your clay carving work.

This workshop includes:

  • A three hour session with hands-on instruction of the inlay technique
  • One small porcelain plate for each participant to decorate (additional plates available for $40 each)
  • A history lesson on inlay and blue & white wares
  • Wine tasting and dinner

Plates usually take 2-3 weeks to fire and finish after the workshop and will be available for pickup at All Together Now when ready.

$120 ticket includes workshop, lesson, and all materials from Monsoon Pottery, plus a guided tasting of three natural wines and light dinner from All Together Now.

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Salt Shed Holiday Market

Sunday, November 30 from 11am-5pm
Salt Shed
1357 N Elston Ave
Chicago, IL 60642

More info coming soon! Come see us with other local vendors for all your holiday shopping!