Tea Ceremony-related Pottery Lessons - two-lesson series
In two lessons you may choose to make tea bowls (chawan), small plates for tea sweets (kozara), and lid-rests (futaoki) with hand-building methods (not the potter’s wheel). Linda will describe the essential characteristics of each object and demonstrate the traditional Japanese methods for making them. See photo gallery below.
Class size is one to four people.
The two lessons may be scheduled weekly, bi-weekly or monthly.
The lesson fee includes clay and kiln firing.
Please schedule the series at least one month in advance.
A one-time Whisking Matcha Workshop may added to learn to use your finished tea bowls.CHAWAN (tea bowl) WORKSHOP
Additional Information
Chawan, tea bowls for chanoyu, Japanese Tea Ceremony, have been made since the 16th century. Although a chawan appears to be a simple bowl for drinking tea, it is often referred to as a “a hand-held universe” with great attention paid to a harmonious interplay of curve, volume, rim and foot and how well it feels in the hands.
Chado, The Way of Tea, is a classical Japanese art of making tea in the presence of guests. The aesthetic ritual embodies the principles of harmony, respect, purity, and tranquility.
Japanese Tea Ceremony Lessons. Linda is a certified Chado instructor.
More information at Chado Austin.
Utensils for the informal Bonryaku (tray) method of Japanese tea ceremony include a bamboo tea whisk and tea scoop, a lacquer tea caddy, and a folded white cloth for cleaning.
Whisking matcha tea with a chasen (bamboo whisk).
PHOTO GALLERY
