{"product_id":"handcraft-a-matcha-bowl","title":"Hand Craft A Matcha Bowl","description":"\u003cp\u003eDeliberate distortions, uneven glazes and textured clay are prized aesthetics that mimic the transience of nature and allows each piece to have character and its own story.  Craft your own in this matcha bowl pottery experience.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe will start with an introduction to matcha bowls, or chawan (茶碗), as they are called in Japanese, you will learn the different styles, the prominent regions of production and the characteristics that make for an exceptional chawan.  You will see various kinds of chawan: different shapes, glazes, and textures, allowing thought about the weight of the chawan, its shape, and how the tea fills the bowl in order to spark your imagination on ideas for your own creation.  You will be introduced to the specific type of clay you’ll be using: its properties, how it fires, and what kind of glazes work best with it before seeing a demonstration on the fundamental techniques for shaping a chawan. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe will then move to actual practice.  During the nerikomi (練り込み) stage, you will learn how to properly knead the clay to remove air bubbles and achieve and even consistency—a crucial step to prevent cracking in later firings.  Next is exploring the two techniques to create the shape: tebineri (手びねり), or building by hand and dendou rokuro (電動ろくろ), which is using the electric potter’s wheel.  Finally, you will learn how to form the kuchiberi (口辺) or rim of the chawan, as well as the kodai (高台), or base.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce you've finished shaping your chawan, it needs time to dry. You’ll leave your unfinished piece at the studio to be glazed and fired.  It will then be wrapped and shipped to the stipulated address for you to enjoy in your own home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoin us in creating a beautiful and functional vessel whilst connecting with the heart of the Japanese tea ceremony: the chawan.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nichome Connect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46621143171266,"sku":null,"price":6500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/3778\/4002\/files\/it-cannot-be-broken-as-it-will-be-used-in-tea-ceremony.png?v=1769599827","url":"https:\/\/nichomeconnect.com\/products\/handcraft-a-matcha-bowl","provider":"Nichome Connect","version":"1.0","type":"link"}