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JoinJoin our Traditional Matcha Bowl Pottery Workshop in Irvine, CA, where you will create your own handmade ceramic matcha bowl (chawan). This hands-on pottery class introduces the ancient Japanese art of forming vessels specifically for tea ceremonies. Under patient guidance, you will shape, texture, and hand-build your matcha bowl. Perfect for beginners and enthusiasts alike, this class provides a meditative, enjoyable experience with a meaningful keepsake to take home.
Highlights: Learn traditional hand-building techniques, discover the cultural significance of matcha bowls, and enjoy a creative, calming environment.
Location: Olomana Studios, Irvine, CA | Duration: 2.5 hours
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Experience the beauty and mindfulness of Ikebana, the traditional Japanese art of flower arrangement, in our workshop in Irvine, CA. More than arranging flowers, Ikebana is about harmony, balance, and appreciating nature’s simplicity. Guided by experienced instructors, you will learn how to create stunning arrangements using seasonal blooms, emphasizing minimalism and the connection between nature and humanity.
Highlights: Discover the philosophy behind Ikebana, master basic design principles, and leave with an elegant floral creation to display in your home.
Location: Olomana Studios, Irvine, CA | Duration: 2 hours
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Learn how to throw and assemble the different parts of a teapot, refine spouts and lids, and create accompanying yunomi (Japanese tea cups). Teapots are one of the most rewarding forms in pottery, and this course will guide students step-by-step through the process. Not a beginner course: students must be able to center and throw basic pottery shapes using 1-2 lbs of clay.
Highlights: Throw and assemble a complete teapot (body, lid, spout, and handle) plus two yunomi tea cups over 5 weeks of guided instruction.
Location: Olomana Studios, Irvine, CA | Duration: 5 weeks, meets once a week
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Create your own adorable ceramic charms at our workshop in Irvine, CA. Design and paint 3 custom charms, from cute animal figures and food miniatures to personalized pendants and keychains. This beginner-friendly workshop is perfect for anyone who loves small, detailed art projects. All materials, glazing, and kiln firing are included. Pick up your finished charms in 4 weeks!
Highlights: Design 3 custom charms, learn hand-building and painting techniques, and take home one-of-a-kind wearable art pieces.
Location: Olomana Studios, Irvine, CA | Duration: 1 hour
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