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Matcha 101 Whisk & Sip
Join us Sunday Morning with Matcha! Learn about Matcha and How to whisk and drink.
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Creating Your Tomeishi（止め石)
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A hands-on workshop exploring pause and intention — create your own symbolic stopping stone.
If you travel to Japan, you may notice it along a garden path or at the threshold of a tea room. Nothing is written, yet everything is understood: a tomeishi — a rope-bound stone — offers a gentle, wordless request not to step beyond this point. It asks for awareness, respect, and a quiet pause.
When you feel the need to slow down or hold a boundary softly, you might place your own tomeishi. It is not meant to shut the world out, but to honor the space within and support the boundaries that nurture your well-being.
Placing a tomeishi is not about building a barrier; it is about creating a breath. A small, tangible reminder to pause, to notice, and to enter with care. In this way, even an ordinary step becomes a quiet ritual.
Bring with you: A small rock or an object that speaks to you. We will provide the rest.
Timing: Doors open at 6:00 PM. You are welcome to arrive at your own pace; the space will remain open and welcoming until 9:00 PM.
Slow food: Citrus Miso-stuffed pickle
Join author EunYoung for a hands-on workshop inspired by her book, When You Slow Down.
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About this event
A hands-on slow food workshop exploring traditional citrus preservation, complete with aged citrus tasting
Explore the theme of slow food as you create simple ingredients featured in the book 'When You Slow Down. Through this hands-on experience, you'll discover how a single, humble ingredient can hold deep-rooted stories and traditions—and bring home two citrus treasures to enjoy.
Learn a rare fermentation technique that transforms citrus into deeply flavored, umami-rich treasures and complete with a tasting of the aged citrus paired with cheeses for a delicate, layered flavor experience. 🍊🧀
What You Will Make
In this workshop, we will explore Japan's traditional slow pickling through the making of a citrus miso-stuffed pickle—a small taste of patience. This method, similar to the concept of Yubeshi (柚餅子), takes time to miso-cure; through that waiting, deep layers of umami slowly develop.
Workshop Flow
Taste: You'll have a chance to taste a small piece of the already-aged citrus miso pickle during the workshop.
Make: Then, it's your turn! You will prepare your own citrus to begin the curing process. (**stuffing ingridents: organic white & red miso, dried dates, figs, and walnuts)
Wait: You'll take your finished Citrus Miso Stuffing home, where you'll make a note to wait before you slice and savor it later, allowing it to slowly mature (about 5-6 weeks, but it could be longer)
(Note: Yubeshi (ゆべし / 柚餅子) is a traditional Japanese yuzu confectionery that can be found in both savory and sweet forms.)
Book 'When You Slow Down' (Sep 2025)
Written & Photographed by EunYoung Sebazco
Designed & Illustrated by Lily Nguyen
Edited by Kate Chen
Produced with Lucky Risograph
Photos by Russell Low / Video by Kate Chen
Matcha 101 Whisk & Sip
Join us Sunday Morning with Matcha! Learn about Matcha and How to whisk and drink.
Please reserve the preferred time slot from the link(s) below:
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Papier Mâché
Paper Mache’ Workshop with artist Tom Sebazco
Learn paper Mache’ technique with local resident artist Tom Sebazco. Using aluminum foil to create armature and paper mache, you will leave with a small sculpture that will dry into shape in 2-5 days.
Kokedama: Learn to make your own Japanese Floating Garden
This workshop creates traditional Japanese Moss Balls (Japanese: Kokedama 苔玉) which are balls of soil that are covered in moss and hold a live plant. Kokedama is easy to enjoy and decorate in your space as a hanging, floating plant to brighten up your space.
Chawan (Matcha tea bowl) workshop
How to make your own Japanese tea bowl (chawan) or daily use as a small bowl
Join artist Kay Kojima to discover how to make your own Japanese tea bowl (chawan), a beautiful, versatile vessel that can be enjoyed for matcha or daily use as a small bowl. No prior experience is necessary—just bring your curiosity and love for tea culture.
All materials and tools are provided, and glazing & firing fees are included. Finished pieces will be available for pickup 3–4 weeks after the workshop.
Artist: Kay Kojima. Kay is a Japanese-American ceramicist, born and raised in NYC. After many years working at Interior Design magazine, she continued to pursue creative projects, eventually discovering ceramics in 2009. That first class sparked a passion that led her to become a full-time ceramic artist. Inspired by nature, her functional and sculptural works often reflect organic forms and emphasize the natural qualities of clay.
Enjoy complimentary sips and bites during the holiday workshops!
Please note: Tickets for this event are non-refundable and cannot be rescheduled.
*Chawan, the tea bowls used in chanoyu, have been crafted since the 16th century. Although a chawan may appear to be a simple bowl for drinking tea, it is often referred to as a "hand-held universe," with great attention paid to the harmonious interplay of curve, volume, rim, and foot, as well as how well it feels in the hands.
Matcha 101 Whisk & Sip
Join us Sunday Morning with Matcha! Learn about Matcha and How to whisk and drink.
Please reserve the preferred time slot from the link(s) below:
RSVP Eventbrite Tickets
Kokedama: Learn to make your own Japanese Floating Garden
This workshop creates traditional Japanese Moss Balls (Japanese: Kokedama 苔玉) which are balls of soil that are covered in moss and hold a live plant. Kokedama is easy to enjoy and decorate in your space as a hanging, floating plant to brighten up your space.
Papier Mâché
Paper Mache’ Workshop with artist Tom Sebazco
Learn paper Mache’ technique with local resident artist Tom Sebazco. Using aluminum foil to create armature and paper mache, you will leave with a small sculpture that will dry into shape in 2-5 days.
Matcha 101 Whisk & Sip
Join us Sunday Morning with Matcha! Learn about Matcha and How to whisk and drink.
Please reserve the preferred time slot from the link(s) below:
RSVP Eventbrite Tickets
Matcha 101 Whisk & Sip
Join us Sunday Morning with Matcha! Learn about Matcha and How to whisk and drink.
Please reserve the preferred time slot from the link(s) below:
RSVP Eventbrite Tickets
Kokedama: Learn to make your own Japanese Floating Garden
This workshop creates traditional Japanese Moss Balls (Japanese: Kokedama 苔玉) which are balls of soil that are covered in moss and hold a live plant. Kokedama is easy to enjoy and decorate in your space as a hanging, floating plant to brighten up your space.
Papier Mâché Workshop Series at NYPL (session 3)
Paper Mache’ Workshop with artist Tom Sebazco
Learn paper Mache’ technique with local resident artist Tom Sebazco. Using aluminum foil to create armature and paper mache, you will leave with a small sculpture that will dry into shape in 2-5 days.
Matcha 101 Whisk & Sip
Join us Sunday Morning with Matcha! Learn about Matcha and How to whisk and drink.
Please reserve the preferred time slot from the link(s) below:
RSVP Eventbrite Tickets
Papier Mâché Workshop Series at NYPL (session 2)
Paper Mache’ Workshop with artist Tom Sebazco
Learn paper Mache’ technique with local resident artist Tom Sebazco. Using aluminum foil to create armature and paper mache, you will leave with a small sculpture that will dry into shape in 2-5 days.
Creating Your Tomeishi（止め石)
A hands-on workshop exploring pause and intention — create your own symbolic stopping stone.
If you travel to Japan, you may notice it along a garden path or at the threshold of a tea room. Nothing is written, yet everything is understood: a tomeishi — a rope-bound stone — offers a gentle, wordless request not to step beyond this point. It asks for awareness, respect, and a quiet pause.
When you feel the need to slow down or hold a boundary softly, you might place your own tomeishi. It is not meant to shut the world out, but to honor the space within and support the boundaries that nurture your well-being.
Placing a tomeishi is not about building a barrier; it is about creating a breath. A small, tangible reminder to pause, to notice, and to enter with care. In this way, even an ordinary step becomes a quiet ritual.
Bring with you: A small rock or an object that speaks to you. We will provide the rest.
Timing: Doors open at 6:00 PM. You are welcome to arrive at your own pace; the space will remain open and welcoming until 9:00 PM.
Chawan (Matcha tea bowl) workshop
How to make your own Japanese tea bowl (chawan) or daily use as a small bowl
Join artist Kay Kojima to discover how to make your own Japanese tea bowl (chawan), a beautiful, versatile vessel that can be enjoyed for matcha or daily use as a small bowl. No prior experience is necessary—just bring your curiosity and love for tea culture.
All materials and tools are provided, and glazing & firing fees are included. Finished pieces will be available for pickup 3–4 weeks after the workshop.
Artist: Kay Kojima. Kay is a Japanese-American ceramicist, born and raised in NYC. After many years working at Interior Design magazine, she continued to pursue creative projects, eventually discovering ceramics in 2009. That first class sparked a passion that led her to become a full-time ceramic artist. Inspired by nature, her functional and sculptural works often reflect organic forms and emphasize the natural qualities of clay.
Enjoy complimentary sips and bites during the holiday workshops!
Please note: Tickets for this event are non-refundable and cannot be rescheduled.
*Chawan, the tea bowls used in chanoyu, have been crafted since the 16th century. Although a chawan may appear to be a simple bowl for drinking tea, it is often referred to as a "hand-held universe," with great attention paid to the harmonious interplay of curve, volume, rim, and foot, as well as how well it feels in the hands.
Matcha 101 Whisk & Sip
Join us Sunday Morning with Matcha! Learn about Matcha and How to whisk and drink.
Please reserve the preferred time slot from the link(s) below:
RSVP Eventbrite Tickets
Papier Mâché Workshop Series at NYPL (session 1)
Paper Mache’ Workshop with artist Tom Sebazco
Learn paper Mache’ technique with local resident artist Tom Sebazco. Using aluminum foil to create armature and paper mache, you will leave with a small sculpture that will dry into shape in 2-5 days.
Papier Mâché
Paper Mache’ Workshop with artist Tom Sebazco
Learn paper Mache’ technique with local resident artist Tom Sebazco. Using aluminum foil to create armature and paper mache, you will leave with a small sculpture that will dry into shape in 2-5 days.
Chawan (Matcha tea bowl) workshop
How to make your own Japanese tea bowl (chawan) or daily use as a small bowl
Join artist Kay Kojima to discover how to make your own Japanese tea bowl (chawan), a beautiful, versatile vessel that can be enjoyed for matcha or daily use as a small bowl. No prior experience is necessary—just bring your curiosity and love for tea culture.
All materials and tools are provided, and glazing & firing fees are included. Finished pieces will be available for pickup 3–4 weeks after the workshop.
Artist: Kay Kojima. Kay is a Japanese-American ceramicist, born and raised in NYC. After many years working at Interior Design magazine, she continued to pursue creative projects, eventually discovering ceramics in 2009. That first class sparked a passion that led her to become a full-time ceramic artist. Inspired by nature, her functional and sculptural works often reflect organic forms and emphasize the natural qualities of clay.
Enjoy complimentary sips and bites during the holiday workshops!
Please note: Tickets for this event are non-refundable and cannot be rescheduled.
*Chawan, the tea bowls used in chanoyu, have been crafted since the 16th century. Although a chawan may appear to be a simple bowl for drinking tea, it is often referred to as a "hand-held universe," with great attention paid to the harmonious interplay of curve, volume, rim, and foot, as well as how well it feels in the hands.
Matcha 101 Whisk & Sip
Join us Sunday Morning with Matcha! Learn about Matcha and How to whisk and drink.
Please reserve the preferred time slot from the link(s) below:
RSVP Eventbrite Tickets
Matcha 101 Whisk & Sip
Join us Sunday Morning with Matcha! Learn about Matcha and How to whisk and drink.
Please reserve the preferred time slot from the link(s) below:
RSVP Eventbrite Tickets
Matcha 101 Whisk & Sip
Join us Sunday Morning with Matcha! Learn about Matcha and How to whisk and drink.
Please reserve the preferred time slot from the link(s) below:
RSVP Eventbrite Tickets
Papier Mâché
Paper Mache’ Workshop with artist Tom Sebazco
Learn paper Mache’ technique with local resident artist Tom Sebazco. Using aluminum foil to create armature and paper mache, you will leave with a small sculpture that will dry into shape in 2-5 days.
Kokedama: Learn to make your own Japanese Floating Garden
This workshop creates traditional Japanese Moss Balls (Japanese: Kokedama 苔玉) which are balls of soil that are covered in moss and hold a live plant. Kokedama is easy to enjoy and decorate in your space as a hanging, floating plant to brighten up your space.
Creating Your Tomeishi（止め石)
A hands-on workshop exploring pause and intention — create your own symbolic stopping stone.
If you travel to Japan, you may notice it along a garden path or at the threshold of a tea room. Nothing is written, yet everything is understood: a tomeishi — a rope-bound stone — offers a gentle, wordless request not to step beyond this point. It asks for awareness, respect, and a quiet pause.
When you feel the need to slow down or hold a boundary softly, you might place your own tomeishi. It is not meant to shut the world out, but to honor the space within and support the boundaries that nurture your well-being.
Placing a tomeishi is not about building a barrier; it is about creating a breath. A small, tangible reminder to pause, to notice, and to enter with care. In this way, even an ordinary step becomes a quiet ritual.
Bring with you: A small rock or an object that speaks to you. We will provide the rest.
Timing: Doors open at 6:00 PM. You are welcome to arrive at your own pace; the space will remain open and welcoming until 9:00 PM.
Matcha 101 Whisk & Sip
Join us Sunday Morning with Matcha! Learn about Matcha and How to whisk and drink.
Please reserve the preferred time slot from the link(s) below:
RSVP Eventbrite Tickets
Matcha 101 Whisk & Sip
Join us Sunday Morning with Matcha! Learn about Matcha and How to whisk and drink.
Please reserve the preferred time slot from the link(s) below:
RSVP Eventbrite Tickets