THE IITTALA & ARABIA DESIGN CENTRE , Master Class Workshop

Photo by wonderful Nelli Kivistö. 

The newest addition to Helsinki’s dynamic art and design scene – where you can take a deep dive into two of Finland’s best-known design and lifestyle brands, Iittala and Arabia.

More than a window into the history, present, and future of these legendary brands, the center invites guests to interact with working artists and explore their own creativity through exhibitions, workshops, guided tours, design talks, and events.

I am happy to announce, that among others I  too will give Master Class workshop there, the first ones will be in October and December:

MASTER CLASS WORKSHOP: EVA SPOOF

How to use Udumbara wildclay tea bowls.

UDUMBARA’s pieces are made from wild clay from the small village of Kultela in Somero, southwestern Finland. So, when you get UDUMBARA, you don't just get handmade pottery, you get a piece of Finland too. 

This natural material gives the products a wonderfully rich earthy character and thanks to the porous nature and rich iron and other mineral content of the clay, tea brewed in a wild clay bowl develops a richer flavor.

Udumbara wild clay bowls are made for use. You have to play with them and caress and rub them with your hands often. Wild clay, gains its shine from your touching and rubbing. A well "loved" wild clay bowl has a better glow than a less "loved" bowl.  

Photo courtesy of Nina Skogster

The light milky color, glazes will eventually develop fine crackles. As time passes, with use tea seeps in the crackles gives a patina that is prized and brings pleasure to tea connoisseurs. 

Never use soap or detergent on Udumbara wild clay bowls. Use it only for tea, it will absorb tea, as well as non-tea stuff.  Don't put your bowl near any funny smell, especially when they are wet. Use it only for tea.

After use, extract all tea leaves from your Udumbara bowl. Rinse it with hot water to wash away all tea inside. Wipe it with soft fabric to get rid of all water. Then leave the bowl in an airy place to dry.

Wine cooler workshop

Photo courtesy of Joanna Konarzewski

Wine cooler workshop  (in English)

# 1, Friday,  8th from5 to 9 pm and

#2, Saturday 30th of September 1 to 5 pm. 

How to keep the Chardonnay cool while waiting for friends to arrive?
 A terracotta wine cooler works nicely.  Make your terra-cotta Wine cooler from Finnish wild clay and you will keep your wine bottles chilled with your own personalized style. 

Come along and learn the pottery basics in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. At UDUMBARA you are submerged in a real pottery studio and learn how to handle local wild clay. In wine cooler workshop You will learn coiling and slap techniques. Whether you are a beginner or have worked with clay before, this class is the perfect place to get creative and make new friends.


General Class Information and registration: HERE. 

P.S. Udumbarassa osaamme myös suomea ja ruotsia. Kaikki on tervetulleita. 

Lantern workshop

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Udumbara Wildclay pottery Kaarlenkatu 15, is in the cool Kallio "creative" district of Helsinki,
 next to Sauna Arla.  Photo by Kimmo Helsitö

Lantern workshop #2 (in English)
Thursday 28th of September from 5 PM to 9 PM, 2017

Brighten up your winter with your self-made tea-light lanterns.

To make it through the Nordic winter you need to add “Hygge” in your life.
"Hygge" means creating a warm atmosphere and enjoying the good things in life with good people. The warm glow of candlelight in a dark winter evening is “hygge" in essence.

Come along and learn the pottery basics in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. At UDUMBARA you are submerged in a real pottery studio and learn how to handle local wild clay. In lantern workshop, You will learn coiling and slap techniques. Whether you are a beginner or have worked with clay before, this class is the perfect place to get creative and make new friends.

Welcome to UDUMBARA. Registration: here

P.S. Udumbarassa osaamme myös suomea ja ruotsia, kaikki tervetulleita.

Lantern workshop #1

Registration:

Here is a link for one way of making a lantern: Amaco