{"product_id":"matcha-and-clay-in-nature","title":"Matcha and clay in nature 19.09","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAs summer softens into autumn, we're gathering around one long table: in the greenhouse or out in the garden, for a relaxing and inspiring morning with matcha and clay. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWe'll begin with a mindful matcha workshop: whisking, tasting, and talking about the ritual. From there, we'll move into clay: working with the garden itself as inspiration. Blooming flowers, seed pods, leaves, bark textures: we'll look closely at what's around us and let it shape what we make. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eNo prior experience needed, just your curiosity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:  Saturday 19 September, 11:30 - 14:30\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e€85 per person - all materials, glazing, and firing included.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePlan of the day:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Mindful Matcha Ritual\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA grounding workshop exploring the centuries-old art of Japanese matcha. Discover the benefits of matcha for creativity and focus and create your own tea ritual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTogether we will dive into the history and benefits of matcha before getting to know the traditional tools and whisking techniques and learning the steps to prepare our own bowl of matcha in both traditional and modern ways, along with homemade Japanese sweets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour host:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFranziska is the founder of Atelier Kyō, a studio for Japanese tea, exploring the depth and variety of authentic Japanese matcha. Building upon her experience working on a small tea farm in rural Japan and her background in design, she brings the cultural heritage of matcha into modern life through carefully sourced teas, mindful workshops, and sensory experiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Nature inspired handbuilding session \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe’ll guide you through the basics of handbuilding, exploring simple techniques for shaping and texturing clay. No previous ceramic experience is needed. You can follow the theme of the day and create your own matcha vessel, or let the garden inspire you to make something completely different.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIt’s the same idea we always come back to at Clay Stories: slow down, work with your hands, and let a little nature and good company do the rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to expect:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eA relaxed matcha workshop and intuitive pottery session - no experience needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCommunal seating in the greenhouse or in the garden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eAn event built for connection: meet new people, bring a friend, or come solo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMatcha, clay, plants, and the kind of unhurried atmosphere gardens are made for\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eAll materials included, we'll also take care of the glazing and firing of your ceramics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCome back to our studio in Prenzlauer Berg to collect your finished pieces in around 5 weeks \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation: Margarete's Garden, Dietzgenstraße 158, 13158 Berlin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eaccess by M1, bus 107 or by car. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCancellation policy:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCancel up to 7 days before the event date for a full refund\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCancellations within 7 days of the class are non-refundable, but you're welcome to transfer your spot to a friend — just contact us with their name in advance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat if it rains?\u003c\/strong\u003e No stress - our greenhouse is spacious and cosy, rain or shine. Even on a grey day, it's a perfect spot to relax, shape clay, and lose track of time. In case of extremely bad weather we will reschedule to a different date. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clay Stories Berlin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56889294258562,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/2347\/1746\/files\/6.png?v=1788511396","url":"https:\/\/claystoriesberlin.com\/products\/matcha-and-clay-in-nature","provider":"Clay Stories Berlin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}