SOLD OUT
Some seatings are still available at 1 pm & 2:30 pm as of April 6
Welcome to Flesh Matcha Grinding with Master Saida
$65 General / $60 Member
includes lecture, tour, milling lesson, Tea hand ground by Master Saida's Japanese Stone Mill, tea sweet and Garden Admission for the day
Program Description
Famous fifth generation stone carver and artist, Takaaki Saida, is joining us all the way from Kyoto, Japan. The art of stone grinding tea was first brought over to Japan in the 12th century. Green tea leaves were ground into a fine powder, added to a bowl with hot water and whisked into a frothy cup of matcha.
This workshop is your chance to learn in depth about all forms of Japanese stone craftsmanship. This workshop will include introductions on the hand chiseled stone lanterns, and water basins often seen in Tea Garden as well as hand shaped stone mills used for matcha making. Master Saida will demonstrate and introduce his hand-hewn stone tea mill. Participants will have a chance to try using the stone mill on their own and grinding green tea leaves into extremely fine matcha powder. Guests will use the resulting fresh matcha to drink a cup of tea as well as eat a traditional Japanese sweet while enjoying the tea garden views.
This workshop is limited, only 12 seats available.
Workshop Schedule: (estimated over 1 hour)
- Introduction from Master Saida on the ancient art of stone carving in Japan.
- Experience Matcha (green tea) ground by Master Saida’s stone mill in the Tea Garden with a fresh cup of hand milled matcha and Japanese tea sweets
- Q&A session with Master Saida
About Mr. Takaaki Saida - The 5th Generation Stone Carver from Kyoto
Master Saida is the fifth-generation stone carver at Saida Stone Shop which has been engaged in stone processing and sculpture in Kameoka, Kyoto since its establishment in 1902. He uses a variety of traditional techniques unique to Kyoto that give his work a weathered feel. His stone art has been exhibited and demonstrated with stone lanterns in the U.S. and Italy where they were well received. He is actively expanding across cultures and borders to share the tradition and art of Japanese stone craftsmen.
2nd Seating Check-in time: 10:20 am
Program starts at 10:30 am
Your prompt arrival will ensure a more pleasurable experience not only for yourself but for the other participants as well.
The Garden is located at 1125 North 3rd Avenue, between 3rd Avenue and Latham (2 blocks North of Roosevelt). Parking is available at the garden.
When riding the Light Rail, exit at the Central and Roosevelt stop. The Garden is located on the west side of the rail, 0.3 miles from the station; it is directly behind the Irish Cultural Center (1106 N. Central Ave, Phoenix), just north of Portland Avenue. The Garden entrance is across the parking lot at 1125 N. 3rd Avenue.
Schedule
1st Seating: Check-in time at Gift Shop: 8:50 am / Workshop 9:00 am SOLD OUT
2nd Seating Check-in time at Gift Shop: 10:20 am / Workshop 10:30 am SOLD OUT
3rd Seating Check-in time at Gift Shop: 12:50 pm / Workshop 1:00 pm Click HERE to register
4th Seating Check-in time at Gift Shop: 2:20 pm / Workshop 2:30 pm Click HERE to register
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