Hikidashi Guro - Teabowl and Matcha Workshop - 5 Days
$1,800
The making, firing and use of Japanese & Korean teabowls for enjoying matcha –a collaborative workshop with Douglas Black and Marco Minetti
From forming, glazing, and firing, to learning about matcha tools, preparation, serving, and enjoyment, participants will leave with a wide breadth of new skills at the intersection of a shared passion for ceramics, tea, and aesthetic pleasure.
Saratoga, CA - June 6-10 - 10am - 5pm
- A seasonal, simple, and convivial garden lunch will be provided each day and is included in the workshop.
- A teabowl maker's toolkit, with tools selected by the artists, will be included in the course fee.
- A curated matcha tool set from Japan, along with a fine selection of freshly milled matcha for your own enjoyment will be available for purchase separately on the last day of the course.
- The focus of the course will be on making chawan and practicing new techniques. Due to the limited duration of this workshop and intense nature of the firing method, each participant will be given the opportunity to select only one or two teabowls to be hikidashi fired in the studio. (Unfired work may be arranged to be bisque fired to be taken back home, please inquire in person at the studio)
- The studio is located in Saratoga, CA. Exact address pin will be shared after registration.
- The course is limited to 6 participants
- Although we welcome all levels of experience, we recommend participants have basic throwing experience and are familiar with centering clay on the potters wheel. We will be introducing both hand forming and unique wheel throwing techniques during the course.
- The hikidashi firing will take place outdoors under expert guidance. There may be some smoke around the kiln during the post-firing process. Participants who wish to avoid smoke may step away during this time while still participating in other parts of the firing.
- Personal protective equipment will be provided to ensure a safe experience for everyone during the firing
If you are unable to attend for whatever reason after payment is received, a refund will be returned upon written request via email according to the following:
-Up to 60 days before the start date: 100% refund
-Within 30 days of the start date: 50% refund
-Within 15 days of the start date: No refund
