Events
Ancient Activities: Clay Carving + Wine Enjoyment
Monday, February 3 from 6:00-9:00pm
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.
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Tea 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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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 two 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)
- 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