Events

Tea Tasting & Blending Workshop

Saturday, February 22 from 12:00-2:00pm
The Roof Crop
1516 W Carroll Ave (Entrance on Justine)
Chicago, IL 60607

Join Danielle Chutinthranond of Monsoon Pottery and Melanie Molnar of Third Season by The Roof Crop for an inspiring tea tasting and blending workshop!

This thoughtfully curated workshop will include:

  • A tasting of Volition teas and botanicals grown by the Roof Crop
  • A discussion on production of custom tea cup and methods led by Danielle
  • A discussion about herbs and a high-level intro to herbalism by Melanie
  • 1.5oz of your own DIY custom blended tea
  • A PDF info sheet that neatly summarizes everything you will learn from this workshop
  • One wheel-thrown, porcelain tea cup from Monsoon Pottery. The cup is hand-inlaid with a blue peony, which is considered the queen of flowers in Chinese art and can represent ideals such as wealth, love, peace, and honor.

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Winter Sip & Create: Blue & White Clay Carving Workshop

Saturday, March 1 from 6:00-9:00pm
Venteux Brasserie, Café & Oyster Bar
224 N Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60601

Join me for a blue and white clay carving workshop and create an original porcelain plates. Learn the history of blue and white wares and the basics of the inlay technique. Danielle will discuss the power of the traditional Asian symbols and motifs she references in her own work and encourage you to craft your own. We recommend bringing ideas and line drawings you like for reference.

Ticket cost includes:

  • One small porcelain plate (to be picked up after firing)
  • One glass of house wine
  • A lesson on the history of blue and white wares and inlay
  • Hands-on instruction on how to carve your plates
  • Guest have to option to purchase an additional plate to carve during the workshop for $40
  • Food & Drink from Venteux will be available for guests to purchase during the workshop.

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    Blue & White Clay Carving Workshop

    Thursday, March 6 from 6:00-9:00pm
    The Roof Crop
    1516 W Carroll Ave (Entrance on Justine)
    Chicago, IL 60607

    Join me for a blue and white clay carving workshop and create an original porcelain plate. Learn the history of blue and white wares and the basics of the inlay technique. I will discuss the power of the traditional Asian symbols and motifs I reference in my own work and encourage you to craft your own. We recommend bringing ideas and line drawings you like for reference.

    Ticket cost includes:

    • One small porcelain plate (to be picked up after firing)
    • A lesson on the history of blue and white wares and inlay
    • Hands-on instruction on how to carve your plates
    • Guest have to option to purchase an additional plate to carve during the workshop for $40

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