Events
Reflect & Connect: A Tea and Journaling Workshop
Saturday, January 24 from 10:30am-12:30pm
Martha Mae Studio
1727 W Grand Ave
Join Chicago-based artist and tea practitioner, Danielle Chutinthranond of Monsoon Pottery, 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 Martha Mae: Art Supplies & Beautiful Things glass dip pens, artisan inks, and Japanese paper.
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 way is ideal for tasting every note 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
- A glass dip pen, bottle of ink, and Midori notebook to use during the workshop and to take home
[SOLD OUT]
Ancient Activities: Clay Carving & Wine Enjoyment with All Together Now
Wednesday, January 28 from 6:30-9:30pm
Present Company
2135 W Chicago Ave
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 (additional plates available for $40 each)
- A history lesson on inlay and blue & white wares
- Wine tasting and light picnic-style dinner
Plates usually take 3-4 weeks to fire and finish after the workshop and will be available for pickup at All Together Now when ready.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS WORKSHOP WILL BE HELD AT PRESENT COMPANY, ALL TOGETHER NOW'S PRIVATE EVENT SPACE A FEW DOORS DOWN FROM THE MAIN LOCATION. THE ADDRESS IS 2135 W CHICAGO AVE.
[SOLD OUT]
Tea Blending and Tasting Workshop
Saturday, January 31 from 11am-1:30pm
Third Season Design Studio
1516 W Carroll Ave (Entrance on Justine)
Join Danielle Chutinthranond of Monsoon Pottery and Melanie Molnar of Third Season by The Roof Crop - for an inspiring tea and tisane tasting and blending workshop!
This thoughtfully curated workshop will include:
- A tea and botanicals tasting by Monsoon Pottery and The Roof Crop
- A discussion on production of custom tea cup and methods led by @monsoonpottery
- 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.