Events

Ancient Activities: Clay Carving & Wine Enjoyment

Monday, July 22 from 6pm-9pm
All Together Now
2119 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 Danielle Chutinthranond of Monsoon Pottery. Danielle will teach the basics of the inlay techniques used to create Monsoon's signature blue and white wares, and participants will create their own original porcelain plate. Danielle will also discuss the history of inlay and the power of the traditional Asian symbols and motifs she references in her 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
  • 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.

This workshop is sold out! 

Fermentation Workshop

Saturday, August 24 2:00pm-5:00pm
The Roof Crop
1516 W Carroll St
(Entrance on Justine)
Chicago, IL 60607

Photo by Jack X. Li

Join me and Dylan Heath of Banana Phone Treats for a one of a kind fermentation workshop.  

In this 3 hour workshop, learn the context and background of fermentation and the basics of lacto-fermentation from Chef Dylan Heath. As well as gaining hands-on experience in preparing and blending a recipe and packing a fermentation crock. Signs and signals of progress and what to look for if things aren't going right. 

For this workshop, Danielle has designed a unique, stoneware fermentation crock and attendees will receive the first production run. Crocks will differ slightly than promotional images, follow @monsoonpottery on Instagram for more information. During the workshop I will discuss the inspiration and design process for the quart-sized 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

Saturday, August 24th 2:00-5:00pm. View full details and buy tickets at the link below: 

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