5-day Workshop with Akira in Hendersonville, NC, "Session 2" October 28-November 1, 2024 (Mon-Thu 10:00am-5pm, Fri 10am-2pm(EDT, US))
5-day Workshop with Akira in Hendersonville, NC, "Session 2" October 28-November 1, 2024 (Mon-Thu 10:00am-5pm, Fri 10am-2pm(EDT, US))
I will be leading a hands-on hand building and wheel throwing workshop sharing techniques I use when making my tea ceremony bowls, yunomi, sake vessels, tea pots, ikebana vases, and sculptural objects.
Participants will learn to create rich surfaces inspired by the natural world. Techniques will include:
1) Handbuilding Satake style stretched kohiki to make cups, teapots, etc., with a reed teapot handle demonstration.
2) "Kurinuki" technique to make a sculpture/vase, chawan, box, etc.
3) Using wheel and/or handbuilding: Adding Dobe mortar on the pieces to make yunomi, chawan, sake bottles, plates, etc.
I will also be sharing my experience and knowledge in a discussion of the Japanese aesthetic. Participants will gain insight in finding the beauty in imperfection, the meaning of "wabi-sabi," and the importance of "ma" -- the space in between.
Open to all levels of experience. No wheel throwing experience necessary.
Cost: $900 ($825 + lab fee $75)
Address : 1031 Indian Hill Road, Hendersonville, NC 28791
Important information about switching workshop weeks:
We are not able to switch the workshop weeks this time. Please make sure about your schedule. We thank you for your understanding.
General Information:
Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis.
When we receive your registration we will send you a confirmation via email.
If spaces open up before the workshop date we will go down the waiting list and contact applicants as positions become available.
No refunds will be issued for cancellations made within 30 days of the start of the workshop.
We cannot be responsible for nonrefundable airline tickets.