Chawan (Matcha tea bowl) workshop

Join us for a hands-on session to craft your own chawan—a traditional Japanese tea bowl used in tea ceremony, and also a beautiful vessel for daily use. In this workshop, you'll learn basic hand-building techniques, explore the form and function of the chawan, and shape your own unique piece inspired by the quiet aesthetics of wabi-sabi. No prior experience is necessary—just bring your curiosity and love for tea culture.

All materials and tools are provided, and glazing & firing fees are included. Finished pieces will be available for pickup 3–4 weeks after the workshop.

Artist: Kay Kojima
is a Japanese-American ceramicist, born and raised in NYC. After many years working at Interior Design magazine, she continued to pursue creative projects, eventually discovering ceramics in 2009. That first class sparked a passion that led her to become a full-time ceramic artist. Inspired by nature, her functional and sculptural works often reflect organic forms and emphasize the natural qualities of clay.

This workshop is presented in partnership with . KinKa will serve a cup of matcha before the workshop begins. Plentea Matcha is an organic, ceremonial-grade matcha from Uji, Japan.

*Chawan, the tea bowls used in chanoyu (tea ceremony), have been crafted since the 16th century. Though they may appear simple, each chawan is often considered a “hand-held universe,” where harmony of curve, volume, rim, and foot—as well as the feel in the hands—holds deep significance.

Please note: Tickets for this event are non-refundable and cannot be rescheduled.

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