Events
Open Studio
Saturday, April 5 from 11:00am-3:00pm
Monsoon Pottery Studio
2154 W Hubbard St
Chicago, IL 60612
We're hosting a spring open studio! You can expect tea, treats, and special deals. We'll have celadon plate seconds, wagashi dishes, and 20% off promotion on our Family Style Collection.
Grant Kettering of Three-Legged Crow will pour tea for us to enjoy during the day. Packaged teas will also be available for purchase onsite from their curated selections of West China Tea.
Ancient Activities: Clay Carving & Wine Enjoyment
Thursday, April 10 from 6:00-9:00pm
All Together Now
hosted at Present Company
2135 W Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL 60622
Join us for a Clay Carving Workshop at All Together Now's new event space, Present Company! Just a few doors down from the wine shop, we'll have more room than ever to host a night of art history, creativity, and wine enjoyment.
The All Together Now team has a tasting in store for you featuring a moderate historical angle and maximum deliciousness. They'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 ware
- Wine tasting and dinner
Plates take 2-3 weeks to fire and finish after the workshop and will be available for pickup at All Together Now when ready. Full details and tickets at the link below:
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Clay Carving for KAN-WIN at The Roof Crop
featuring What Margie Made
Saturday, May 10 from 11:00am-2:00pm
The Roof Crop
1516 W Carroll Ave (entrance on Justine)
Chicago, IL 60607
In honor of AANHPI month, we'll be holding a Clay Carving Workshop that includes a $20 donation to KAN-WIN, a Chicago-based non-profit organization that focuses on ending gender-based violence by providing comprehensive, survivor-centered services. These services include education and outreach to Asian American communities and beyond.
Ticket cost includes:
- One small porcelain plate (to be picked up after firing)
- A history lesson on blue & white wares and the inlay technique
- Hands-on instruction on the inlay technique
- Guests have to option to purchase an additional plate to carve during the workshop for $40
- A $20 donation to KAN-WIN
- Refreshments including light bites from What Margie Made
Plates usually take 2-3 weeks to fire and finish after the workshop and will be available for pickup at Third Season when ready.