Tea Ceremony Demonstration Featuring Mashiko Ceramics

Portland Japanese Garden will offer a free, public demonstration of Chadō, the Way of Tea, at the Cathy Rudd Cultural Corner in the Jordan Schnitzer Japanese Arts Learning Center from 2:00 PM – 3:30 pm. The Way of Tea is intrinsically linked to Japanese gardens and understanding the kokoro (heart) of Japanese gardening. This afternoon’s demonstration will also touch on the art of tea ceramics through a special display of vessels and signed wooden boxes crafted by contemporary artisans from Mashiko, Japan, a town well known for its pottery tradition. Three visiting Mashiko-based potters, Douglas Black, Andrew Gemrich, and Yoshiji Onuki, will also offer remarks before the demonstration about their work and inspiration and the ties between the art of ceramics and tea ceremony. The work of these artists and more are showcased in the Many Bridges exhibition, celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islanders Heritage (AANHPI) Month on view at Blackfish Gallery from May 6 –30. Included with garden admission.