Events
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
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West Town Art Walk
Friday, October 3 from 5:00-8:00pm
Saturday & Sunday, October 4 & 5 from 11am-4pm
Monsoon Pottery Studio
2154 W Hubbard St
Chicago, IL 6012
Monsoon Pottery is a proud member of the West Town Chamber of Commerce and we're thrilled to be an official stop on this year's Art Walk! I'll have just returned from a big wood firing at Adamah Clay Studio in Wisconsin and will have the pots from that firing available for sale. We'll have quantity discounts on Family Style and probably some fermentation crocks to shop as well.
We'll have some special guests and treats each day including:
Friday 5-8pm: Complimentary sake pours all evening.
Saturday 11am-4pm: Tsay Tea will be popping up! Tea pours and tea available for sale.
Sunday 11am-4pm: Sugoi Sweets' Mokoma Tea will be popping-up! $2 kohakutou (crystal gummy candy) & Japanese tea pours. Tea available for sale.
Clay Carving at Third Season
Thursday, October 9 from 6:00-9:00pm
Third Season Design Studio
1516 W Carroll St, Entrance on Justine
Chicago, IL 60607
Join me for a blue and white clay carving workshop and create two original porcelain plates. 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 references 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 plates (to be picked up at Third Season after firing)
- A lesson on the history of blue and white wares and hands-on instruction
- Guest have to option to purchase an additional plate to carve during the workshop for $40
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Ancient Activities: Clay Carving and Wine Enjoyment
Tuesday, November 4 from 6:00-9:00pm
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.