Thirst Exhibition: The Art of Japanese Tea Ceremony

Thirst Exhibition x Sydney Design Week | Free Entry

17 Sep - 2 Oct 2022

Mon - Fri: 11 - 17, Sat - Sun: 11 - 16

16 Contemporary Asian ceramicists, 100 unique handcrafted wares

Overdue Studio and independent Newtown bookstore Between Lines present Thirst, an exhibition highlighting contemporary Asian craftmanship and culture. Features 100 handcrafted wares by contemporary designers from Japan, Taiwan and Korea embracing ceramics as a response to single-use, throw-away culture. 

During Sydney Design Week (15-22 Sep), we will host a Japanese Tea Ceremony, Chinese Tea Appreciation and Art Kintsugi workshops with the goal of facilitating connection that was inhibited by the pandemic. 

Opening Event: The Art of Japanese Tea Ceremony

Are you curious about Japanese tea culture? Join us in experiencing the art of the Japanese tea ceremony. 
The Japanese Tea Ceremony, is known as Chado or Sado in Japanese (The Way of Tea). Certified tea teacher Wendy Lin leads a tea ceremony where participants can sample a bowl of matcha at Thirst Exhibition x Sydney Design Week.

The Japanese Tea Ceremony's origins are deeply connected to Buddhism as it was the monks who brought tea culture back to Japan from China. In summary, preparing the powdered tea called Matcha in predefined movements shows the utmost consideration to the guests. When tea practitioner masters the predefined movements, they can enter a mindful meditative state of pure concentration to make a bowl of tea with one’s heart. 

Wendy Soen Lin currently teaches once a week from her tea room called “Waseian”. 

Bookings required. Tickets are limited. 

Free Entry
11 am - 4 pm: Thirst Exhibition

$10 (+GST) 
11 – 11.30 am | 1 – 1.30 pm | 2 – 2.30 pm: Sample a bowl of matcha tea

For more information about the Japanese tea ceremony, please visit Waseian
For more information about Thirst Exhibition, please visit overdue.studio
Location: Between Lines, Newtown, Sydney

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