Learn about traditional Japanese tea culture through this Tea Ceremony hosted in our museum galleries. Try ceremonial grade matcha tea prepared for you by your host, Yukie Williams. With over a decade’s experience in practising tea ceremonies, known as sadō (茶道), Yukie Williams draws inspiration from both her training and her early years in Japan. (... continued)
Join us at the Museum and explore a selection of teas from across East and Southeast Asia provided by our long-time partner, Comins Tea. Along with the tea tasting, view our collaborative display with Comins Tea about their project working directly with tea farmers and craftspeople in Fukuoka, Japan. The team from Comins will explain (... continued)
Learn about traditional Japanese tea culture through this Tea Ceremony hosted in our museum galleries. This special version of the ceremony will be celebrating International Tea Day and the long and cultural significance of tea around the world. Try ceremonial grade matcha tea prepared for you by your host, Yukie Williams. With over a decade’s experience in (... continued)
Join artist Hannah Lim for an exciting polymer clay workshop. Hannah will guide you through the polymer clay process, providing insight on the techniques required to create your very own clay pendant, charms or even a small sculpture. Shaped by her upbringing in London and her mixed Singaporean and British heritage, Lim works with materials including polymer (... continued)
The Dragon Boat Festival is a key holiday in China and many other East and Southeast Asian countries. Join us at the Museum to make your own dragon boat and learn more about this ancient festival! With origins tracing back to at least 250 BC in China, the Dragon Boat Festival is still celebrated today (... continued)
Woodblock prints are an icon of Japanese culture and history. From Hokusai to present day, artists have been using this technique to create art. Learn about woodcut printing with artist Hiroko Imada at MEAA this June. Working with Hiroko, you will be led through designing, carving, and printing your own woodblocks. By the end of (... continued)
Join us for a special version of our traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony to celebrate Tanabata! Celebrated in Japan since the 700s, Tanabata is a Japanese star festival that tells the story of the celestial lovers Orihime and Hikoboshi. Enjoy exploring the themes of Tanabata with your host Yukie Williams and Yukie Scott as you learn about traditional Japanese tea culture. Try ceremonial grade matcha tea prepared for you by your host. With over (... continued)
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