Japanese Handmade Ceramic Workshop: Wabi-Sabi Tea set
This class is SOLD OUT.
Inspired by Japanese aesthetics and ceramics, this hands-on workshop invites you to create a vessel for your favorite warm beverage with local ceramic artist Harmony Nguyen.
In this single-session class, participants may craft a wabi-sabi–inspired tea set, a matcha cup with whisk holder, or—perfect for coffee lovers—a Nerikomi pour-over and cup depending on which workshop you sign up for.
Enjoy a glimpse of the teahouse in the Japanese Garden during your visit, adding to the immersive experience. All materials are provided, and finished pieces will be available for pickup at a later date. Participants are welcome to register for one, two, or all of the ceramic workshops to create your collection.
$70 Members | $80 Non-Members
please visit https://www.meijergardens.org/events/japanese-handmade-ceramic-workshop-series-ceramic-wabi-sabi-tea-set-245/?occurrence=2026-05-17&time=1779012000 to sign up for the waitlist
Japanese Handmade Ceramic Workshop Series: Ceramic Wabi-sabi Tea Set
Inspired by Japanese aesthetics and ceramics, this hands-on workshop invites you to create a vessel for your favorite warm beverage with local ceramic artist Harmony Nguyen.
In this single-session class, participants may craft a wabi-sabi–inspired tea set, a matcha cup with whisk holder, or—perfect for coffee lovers—a Nerikomi pour-over and cup depending on which workshop you sign up for.
Enjoy a glimpse of the teahouse in the Japanese Garden during your visit, adding to the immersive experience. All materials are provided, and finished pieces will be available for pickup at a later date. Participants are welcome to register for one, two, or all of the ceramic workshops to create your collection.
$70 Members | $80 Non-Members
to sign up please visit
Japanese Handmade Ceramic Workshop Series: Ceramic Matcha Cup and Whisk Holder Set
Inspired by Japanese aesthetics and ceramics, this hands-on workshop invites you to create a vessel for your favorite warm beverage with local ceramic artist Harmony Nguyen.
In this single-session class, participants may craft a wabi-sabi–inspired tea set, a matcha cup with whisk holder, or—perfect for coffee lovers—a Nerikomi pour-over and cup depending on which workshop you sign up for.
Enjoy a glimpse of the teahouse in the Japanese Garden during your visit, adding to the immersive experience. All materials are provided, and finished pieces will be available for pickup at a later date. Participants are welcome to register for one, two, or all of the ceramic workshops to create your collection.
$70 Members | $80 Non-Members
sign up available thru
https://www.meijergardens.org/events/702/?occurrence=2026-07-19&time=1784455200
Japanese Handmade Ceramic Workshop Series: Ceramic Matcha Cup and Whisk Holder Set
Inspired by Japanese aesthetics and ceramics, this hands-on workshop invites you to create a vessel for your favorite warm beverage with local ceramic artist Harmony Nguyen.
In this single-session class, participants may craft a wabi-sabi–inspired tea set, a matcha cup with whisk holder, or—perfect for coffee lovers—a Nerikomi pour-over and cup depending on which workshop you sign up for.
Enjoy a glimpse of the teahouse in the Japanese Garden during your visit, adding to the immersive experience. All materials are provided, and finished pieces will be available for pickup at a later date. Participants are welcome to register for one, two, or all of the ceramic workshops to create your collection
$70 Members | $80 Non-Members
Sign up available thru
https://www.meijergardens.org/events/702-379/?occurrence=2026-08-16&time=1786874400
Japanese Handmade Ceramic Workshop Series: Ceramic Nerikomi Pour Over Coffee Cup Set
Inspired by Japanese aesthetics and ceramics, this hands-on workshop invites you to create a vessel for your favorite warm beverage with local ceramic artist Harmony Nguyen.
In this single-session class, participants may craft a wabi-sabi–inspired tea set, a matcha cup with whisk holder, or—perfect for coffee lovers—a Nerikomi pour-over and cup depending on which workshop you sign up for.
Enjoy a glimpse of the teahouse in the Japanese Garden during your visit, adding to the immersive experience. All materials are provided, and finished pieces will be available for pickup at a later date. Participants are welcome to register for one, two, or all of the ceramic workshops to create your collection.
$70 Members | $80 Non-Members
Sign up available thru:
https://www.meijergardens.org/events/702-904/?occurrence=2026-09-20&time=1789898400
Japanese Handmade Ceramic Workshop Series: Ceramic Nerikomi Pour Over Coffee Cup Set
Inspired by Japanese aesthetics and ceramics, this hands-on workshop invites you to create a vessel for your favorite warm beverage with local ceramic artist Harmony Nguyen.
In this single-session class, participants may craft a wabi-sabi–inspired tea set, a matcha cup with whisk holder, or—perfect for coffee lovers—a Nerikomi pour-over and cup depending on which workshop you sign up for.
Enjoy a glimpse of the teahouse in the Japanese Garden during your visit, adding to the immersive experience. All materials are provided, and finished pieces will be available for pickup at a later date. Participants are welcome to register for one, two, or all of the ceramic workshops to create your collection.
$70 Members | $80 Non-Members
Sign up available thru
https://www.meijergardens.org/events/702-904-397/?occurrence=2026-10-18&time=1792317600
ICE OUT! Zabhaz x Woodstock Event
$10 Suggested Donation
Performances from Violet Scum, Common Molly , JK, Alex Perez
all proceeds will be donated directly to a local family impacted by ICE.
Artworks created by Harmony Huong Nguyen will be available for auction. Tickets are $5 a piece.
Decorate your own Incense Burner and make incense cones!
Paint or underglaze your own ceramic incense holder. Harmony will also give a demo on how to make incense cones, the natural orders apothecary ingredients will be available for purchase to take home. $25. BYOB is welcome.
To join the class, please sign up thru
Closing Exhibition: YOU AND I ARE EARTH
Harmony Huong Nguyen will be endcapping their Dwelling Place Residency with a solo exhibition of ceramics, paintings, and prints.
Music by NGHIA NGUYEN + Sean Jackson
Drag by Prima Donna and BushEater
Bring cash!
Creston Lights On
North Quarter
(Creston & Cheshire)
We are so excited for you to join us on Plainfield for a seasonal event packed with fun, food, & festivities. From magical trolley rides to all of your favorite shops to making wishes with Santa, we have everything ready for you to enjoy a night in the Lights!
We can’t wait to celebrate the holiday season again with you on Wednesday, December 17th, 2025.
Learn More at https://lightsoncreston.org/
Garland Making Workshop
Join us for a festive evening of garland and ornament making! All materials will be provided, and you'll leave with your own handcrafted garland and two ornaments to take home. BYOB is welcome. Sign via https://thenaturalorder-store.square.site/product/garland-ornament-workshop/3SZRWJYKIYPFACW5QEJMDYVZ?cp=true&sa=true&sbp=false&q=false
T4T Studio @ Woodstock 2025
A day long music and arts benefit festival established in 2018 with the goal of supporting Grand Rapids Trans Community members in accessing affirming care. Reach out to woodstockfestmi@gmail.com to learn more
Transfuse Night Market: A Trans + Queer Celebration
Join us for the 3rd annual TransFuse Art Market, a special collab between Transfigure and Grand Rapids Trans Foundation. This year the event will be a night market and will be held outdoors at Fulton Street Farmers Market. This event is free to attend.
This event is a partnership between Transfigure Print Co. and Grand Rapids Trans Foundation to uplift, celebrate, and center Trans and Queer artists in our communities. We want to invest in each other's lives, give strength to each other through communal celebration, and reinvigorate our community so that we can continue to fight for Trans lives.
We will have multiple food and drink (alcoholic and NA) options, performances, and double the art vendors as year's past. Stay tuned for more!
Portrait Planters
Use red, white, colored clays, and underglazes to create a bust portrait of any figure you desire. Students will use 3 pounds of clay to create pinchpots which will then be atttached to one another. After taking a walk in the sculpture garden students will return to sculpt their own portrait.
Portrait Planters
Use red, white, colored clays, and underglazes to create a bust portrait of any figure you desire. Students will use 3 pounds of clay to create pinchpots which will then be atttached to one another. After taking a walk in the sculpture garden students will return to sculpt their own portrait.
Pop Up at Morning Ritual Coffee Bar
Special grim reaper mugs and sickle espresso cups. 10% of sales will go to Morning Ritual’s new location fund.
Valentine's Day Pop Up at Scorpion Hearts Coffee
Join me for a Valentine’s Day Pop Up from 9-6pm at Scorpion Hearts Club. I will have Espresso cups with scorpions and new mugs!
Slime with Cook Library Center
Weekly Slime Classes at the Cook Library Center for Middle Schoolers.
Advanced Registration is Required.
Ceramic Tea Bowls
Since 2022, Take Time Studio has offered quarterly workshops at Fredrik Meijer Gardens as part of their adult programming. During this 4 hour class students will make their own yunomi (handless tea bowl) and matcha whisk holder. Students will tour the gardens, visit the Japanese Tea House, and see yunomis from FMG’s private collection. Visit their website to sign up for the class!
Woodstock 2024
Woodstock Fest is a benefit and music festival in Grand Rapids. Take Time Studio will be selling ceramics, prints, and stickers. 40% of sales will be donated to the benefiting party or organization.
Fall 2024 Adult Pottery at the Cook Arts Center
Wednesday Night Adult Open Studio Classes at the Cook Arts Center. This 8 week open studio is for neighbors of the Roosevelt Park and Black Hills Neighborhoods, must be over 16 years old. Materials, clay, and firing provided. Class spots are limited and priority is given to neighbors.