WORKSHOPS & COURSES
za 01 febMeentwerf01 feb 2025, 10:30 – 02 feb 2025, 15:30Meentwerf, Mierenmeent 122, 1218 EM Hilversum, NetherlandsJoin us for a profound, hands-on experience where you'll create your very own tea ceremony set, including a teapot, cups, and tea scoop. We'll guide you step by step, using a traditional Japanese wooden mould technique- Kigata Banko.
za 25 janMeentwerf25 jan 2025, 10:30 – 15:30Meentwerf, Mierenmeent 122, 1218 EM Hilversum, NetherlandsONE DAY Using puzzled wooden mould to create your own teapot and would you like to create your own teapot for your ceremony? You will be guided step by step to make your own teapot with Japanese traditional wooden mould.
za 21 sepHilversum21 sep 2024, 10:00 – 12:30Hilversum, Meentwerf, Mierenmeent 122, 1218 EM Hilversum, NetherlandsObaku-Baisa ryū, influenced by Obaku Zen and Baisao's philosophy, emphasizes sharing precious moments over a good cup of tea. This approach fosters warmth, care, and mutual respect.
za 19 oktLa Kantina19 okt 2024, 11:30 – 14:00La Kantina, Mierenmeent 122, 1218 EM Hilversum, NetherlandsDiscover the art of Japanese cooking and nourish your body and soul with our upcoming workshop led by the renowned Japanese nutritionist and Reiki master, Rumi Kobayashi. Enjoy a variety of authentic Japanese teas during the workshop.
za 28 sepGooische Theehut28 sep 2024, 10:30 – 16:30Gooische Theehut, Mierenmeent 122, 1218 EM Hilversum, NetherlandsMieke Bouwens & Haruka Matsuo organiseren op zaterdag 28 september 2024 in Hilversum de workshop Ziel op Aarde en Papier bestaande uit een unieke combinatie van Sumi-e en een traditionele Japanse theeceremonie. De workshop wordt afgewisseld met een lichte Japanse maaltijd.
za 14 sepRotterdam14 sep 2024, 11:30 – 13:30Rotterdam, Museumpark 25, 3015 CB Rotterdam, NetherlandsThe Hatsutemaesanpo is an o-temae where participants learn to prepare a delicious cup of tea suitable for everyday life, along with beautiful gestures and the spirit of hospitality from the Ōbaku Baisa-Ryū school of tea ceremony.
Japanese Tea Ceremony Course & Workshop
Japanese tea ceremony
Japanese tea ceremony is a tradition in which tea drinking has been elevated to a true art form. The ceremony is not just about drinking the tea, but the whole process: the beauty of the ritual; preparing and drinking the tea as mindfully and consciously as possible from the heart. It is an exercise in being here and now.
During the tea ceremony, one gives attention and time to oneself to shake off stress. This opportunity brings each together and shares time and space in a contemplative way - dialogue in silence.
GREEN TEA IN THE REALM OF TRANQUILITY
Kigata Banko Yaki was invented 190 years ago by Japanese craft artist Yusetsu Mori (1808-1882). He applied a puzzled wooden mold technique to teapot-making for green tea ceremonies. After the teapot is shaped, the wooden mold can be cleverly deconstructed and removed from inside. This technique allows the teapots to keep the warm handmade feel while being very thin and light, perfectly suitable for preparing green tea.
Japanese artist Haruka Matsuo graduated from Kyoto City University of Arts and Gerrit Rietveld Academy Amsterdam. Having studied under Seigetsu Iriyama (1922-2014), Haruka is the 9th successor of Kigata Banko Yaki technique. She adds elements from her own artworks into each tea set giving them a light and modern look.
Meanwhile the molds that these tea sets are made with, are over 120 years old.
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Mierenmeent 122, 1218 EM Hilversum
harukamatsuo@hotmail.com | Tel: +31 6 39266956