March is a special time in Japan with the start of spring and the blooming sakura. Kick off your spring celebration with a traditional tea experience and a hands-on lesson to make wagashi, Japanese sweets. The class will be held overlooking the beautiful garden at the SCHRECK HOUSE..
Ikuyo Kono, third generation tea master, will prepare traditional Japanese tea for participants and you will have an opportunity for hands-on practice yourself. Kathy Matsunami, wagashi instructor, will teach you how to make your own spring nerikiri creations. Together we will enjoy freshly whisked matcha paired with spring-inspired wagashi while enjoying a beautiful view. Students will take home several pieces of their own nerikiri creations.
*Cancellations accepted until 2 days prior to the workshop
Kathy Matsunami is a long-time resident of Japan and currently teaches western desserts to Japanese students. She has also studied wagashi and would like to share this unique art with others to give a glimpse into this delicious Japanese confectionary.
Ikuyo Kono follows in the footsteps of her grandmother and mother and has been learning Japanese tea ceremony for more than 40 years. She first learned tea ceremony in Kyoto and Nara and has been using her skills to teach since 2007. She now has tea ceremony classes for visitors at her home in Yokohama.