Wagashi Workshop

Date January 25th, 2026 (Sun)
Time 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Location Nieuwe Instituut - Studio
Duration 120 min.
Fee €60 (includes workshop participation + admission to the MONO JAPAN Fair 2026)
Number of participants Minimum 5**, Maximum 8 participants
Ticket Sales End on January 23rd (Fri), 23:59

** This workshop requires a minimum of five participants. In the event that fewer than five participants have registered, the workshop will be cancelled. Participants will be notified on January 24th, and all tickets will be fully refunded.

PLEASE NOTE

• Workshop tickets include admission to the MONO JAPAN Fair 2026 (no additional purchase of an entrance ticket is required).

• We warmly invite you to make the most of your visit by exploring the Supernova Hotel and the rest of the Nieuwe Instituut before and/or after the workshop! For details about the fair, visit here.

About this Workshop

Join Hans Pillen for an inspiring workshop that introduces you to the delicate art of Wagashi — traditional Japanese confections often enjoyed with tea.

Hans will give a small wagashi lecture, sharing the cultural background of Wagashi and explaining how two key elements are made:

• Nerikiri - a smooth dough made from butter bean paste, sugar, salt, rice flour, and water, which can be beautifully coloured once prepared.
• Koshian - a sweet filling made from smooth red Azuki bean paste, sugar, and salt.

After the introduction, participants will shape and decorate their own Wagashi, transforming Nerikiri and Koshian into edible works of art. At the end of the session, everyone can take home three types of handmade Wagashi:

• Cherry Blossom
• Blooming Peony
• Autumn Leaf
  

About CC&WW

CC&WW, led by Japanese culture enthusiast Hans Pillen, offers workshops on Chawan, Chashaku, and Wagashi. From his residence in Reeuwijk, Hans provides a calm and welcoming space for participants to experience the tranquillity and craftsmanship of Japanese tea culture.

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