Chawan (Matcha tea bowl) workshop

Join artist Kay Kojima to discover how to make your own Japanese tea bowl (chawan) through handbuilding techniques. This class focuses on shaping by hand rather than using a pottery wheel, allowing for a slower, more intuitive process.

Create a beautiful, versatile vessel that can be enjoyed for matcha or daily use as a small bowl. 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 KojimaKay 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.

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

Create a beautiful, versatile vessel that can be enjoyed for matcha or daily use as a small bowl. No prior experience is necessary—just bring your curiosity and love for tea culture.

*Chawan, the tea bowls used in chanoyu, have been crafted since the 16th century. Although a chawan may appear to be a simple bowl for drinking tea, it is often referred to as a "hand-held universe," with great attention paid to the harmonious interplay of curve, volume, rim, and foot, as well as how well it feels in the hands.

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