KURINUKI POTTERY WORKSHOP
A free creative workshop at our school Charyū - 6872 rue St-Hubert!
During this three-hour workshop led by our master ceramicist Marianne Chauveau, participants will learn to shape a chawan (matcha bowl) using the Japanese kurinuki technique. After the workshop, the pieces will be dried, glazed, and fired. Each person will have a choice of 4 glazes to decorate their piece. It can be picked up about 4 weeks later.
Kurinuki, from the Japanese word meaning "to empty", is a traditional shaping technique that consists of carving a block of clay to bring out the desired object. Rather than producing perfect shapes, kurinuki allows for a gestural and intuitive approach that highlights the texture of the clay. This results in nature-inspired pieces that are lively and poetic.
Workshop structure:
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Introduction to kurinuki and the concept of wabi-sabi
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The chawan: function, tradition, technical elements to consider (size, shapes, texture, thickness, etc.)
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Demonstration and presentation of examples
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Shaping the chawans
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Finishing and glaze selection
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Cleanup
This workshop is suitable for beginners; no prior pottery experience is required to participate. Given the unpredictability of the medium, results and final pieces cannot be guaranteed.
Recommendations for participants: keep your nails short, bring an apron or clothes you can get dirty.
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Location: CHARYŪ by Thés Guru - 6872 rue St-Hubert, Montreal
Date: Sunday, January 24, 2027 | Time: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
* Reservation required, limited spots available.
** Get 10% off your tea and accessory purchases when you participate in the workshop.
***Cancellations made less than 5 days before the workshop will not be refunded or eligible for exchange.
