touchy feely: tactile japanese ceramics exhibition and workshop

Booking necessary. A thoughtful, quiet exhibition of gallery-worthy drinking vessels made by master craftspeople from Japan and beyond. touchy feely is a pop-up exhibition bringing together drinking vessels by master ceramicists from Japan and beyond. Taking place in London's Bloomsbury, touchy feely features breathtaking, one-of-a-kind cups and tea bowls. From bold and rustic Iga ware, boundary pushing Kohiki verging on the spiritual, to intricacies of Nerikomi, this exhibition shows how Japanese ceramicists turn clay, glaze and fire into distinct landscapes at the table. A phone-free, quiet break from hustle and bustle. Hold every piece for your examination. touchy feely is a serene period of time to look slowly and closely at vessels. During your viewing, gloves will be provided. Get up close and personal with each piece's texture, weight, handfeel and shape. Consider how a piece can become your treasure for appreciation and contemplation at home. Ticket Type 1: Tactile Workshop + Refreshments + Exhibition Viewing 90mins, £24.50 – £28.50 8 seats only: an exclusive, small group session During this intimate and quiet workshop, you can: • Explore the 30+ exhibits • Enjoy coffee, hot beverages and snacks using ceramic pieces made by master craftspeople. • Use a toolkit to explore the story, make, and tactility of a displayed vessel of your choice. It will be a quiet experience where you can take time with pieces you want to know well. • Share your exploration with the group. • Take home memories of the connection you've made with this vessel. Authentic Japanese bites Savoury and sweet sandos, baked goods and dorayaki. See menu below. Black pour over coffee (included in £28.50 ticket) Ethiopian Yirgacheffe, freshly ground, hand brewed and served in immersion/pour over style Or go caffeine-free (£24.50 ticket) Opt out of coffee and go for snack-onlny. There's a kettle on site, bring something you love to complete your afternoon. Please bring non-alcoholic drinks. Learn more about the experience here Savoury and Sweet Sandos, Baked Goods and Dorayaki made by Uchi Bake and Kichiya in Hackney, businesses serving authentic and hand baked Japanese goodies. See the delectable pictures in the menu Morning Menu Afternoon Menu Buy the £24.50 ticket and bring your own hot drink. A kettle will be available to use. You are welcome to bring your own non-alcoholic beverage suitable for ceramic mugs and cups. This event is alcohol free. Please refrain from bringing alcohol. Ticket Type 2: Exhibition Viewing Only 75mins, £11.00 Enter any time during this session to view 30+ exhibits. Gloves will be provided so you can pick up pieces to study them up close, taking turns with other visitors. We will begin to remind visitors to exit at end of session, around 1:15pm. Learn more about the experience here Preview the vessels for sale at susurrishop.com Select artists Toru Hatta 八田亨, Ito Mashiko 伊藤丈浩, Morisato Toraku 森里陶楽, Keita Ichikawa 市川恵大, Kazuhito Yamamoto 山本一仁, Shinichi Kotsuji 小辻真一, Tetsuo Nagae 長江哲男, Hiroo Yoshizawa 吉沢寬郎, Haruka Sugiyama 杉山悠, Students at Shuko Gakuen 社会福祉法人 修光学園, Tsurumi Souji 鶴見宗次, Tsuneji Ueda 上田恒次 ... and more Find out about parking, children, pets, and the experience you can expect on the susurri shop website. Join the waitlist for future events on susurrishop.com