In The Tea and Crafts of Fukuoka, Comins Tea will discuss their project with Fukuoka Prefecture, exploring the rituals and crafts surrounding tea in the region. Hear from Michelle about Comins’ partnership with Fukuoka and the tea makers and craftspeople they met there. The crafts and techniques they use have been passed down for generations but (... continued)

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Come along to spend the morning exploring different preparation methods for tea from Fukuoka, Japan. Michelle and Rob from Comins will take you through the many delicious ways that you can make tea from this prefecture. With insights into the project Comins have undertaken with the Fukuoka prefecture, the people who grow the tea, and (... continued)

Location: Museum Galleries

Join us for a conversation with Hannah Lim, contemporary artist and co-curator of our current show Reimaginings.   Shaped by her upbringing in London and her mixed Singaporean and British heritage, Lim works with materials including polymer clay, wood, and metal to create playful sculptures that explore mythology, history, and personal reflections on identity. Reimaginings shows Lim’s sculptural creations alongside objects from MEAA’s collection (... continued)

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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)

Location: Museum Galleries

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)

Location: Museum Galleries

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)

Location: Museum Galleries