events
Kona Küche
Take away+Pick up at Haraiso
Saturday 30. November
Come by to find the delicious Japanese Mochis, Daifuku, fermented vegan Pickles, vegan Kimuchi, Nikuman, Gyoza and more by KonaKüche.
＊ You may place an advance order via the Kona Küche - Order form and pick it up at haraiso on pop-up day.
Please have a look at the variety of products offered.
Japanese Knife Sharpening Workshop
From time to time, the best knives need a little attention. Even Japanese knives. If a knife no longer cuts a tomato by its own weight, it should be sharpened. It is a real pleasure when the blades of Japanese kitchen knives have been brought back to their original sharpness.
Kentaro Onishi showed us the craftsmanship of traditional sharpening in simple and practical steps, so you can bring the blade of your own knife to the old sharpness and maintain the sharpness for a longer period.
Date: Sat. 21. December 2024
Time: 1. / 13:00 - 13:50 / 2. 14:30 - 15:20 / 3. 16:00 - 16:50
Price: CHF 80.- per person / For 50min. Two person-group workshop
Location: Haraiso, Seefeldstrasse 139, 8008 Zürich
Infos: This practical two-person-group workshop includes:
- Introduction of Japanese knives
- Talk about the knife-sharpening stones
- Practical knife sharpening practice
- Japanese knife care lesson
Lecture language: German, Japanese
*Registration will close once the spots are filled.*
Painting Workshop
with the ancient Japanese colour variation «gansai» and Sumi ink on Washi paper
Fully Booked! Thank you
Unleash your creativity in our enchanting painting workshop featuring the Ancient Japanese Colored Variation Palette – Gansai – and Sumi ink on beautiful Washi paper. Guided by the talented Yukiko Matsukawa, you'll explore the vibrant world of traditional Japanese watercolour painting.
Workshop Details:
Date: November 23, 2024
Time: 15:00 - 16:30
Price: CHF 110.- (includes materials, an 18-color Gansai palette **, one brush valued at CHF 50.-, and your painted masterpiece to take home)
Capacity: 6 participants
Enjoy tea from Sonogi tea farm and special hand-made Autumn Wagashi.
About Yukiko Matsukawa: Yukiko is a Sasebo-based artist with years of experience teaching painting to children and adults. She has held more than 30 solo exhibitions, regularly features on the covers of magazines and is known for her fun paintings of everyday objects
** Materials Included: The Gansai palette includes 18 rich, opaque colours inspired by nature and traditional Japanese art. Gansai paints are a unique and ancient form of Japanese watercolour that provides deep, vibrant hues and smooth, non-granular texture. These colours are perfect for creating bold, expressive works and are commonly used in sumi-e, illustrations, and artistic sketches. Non-toxic and lightfast, this set is ideal for both professional artists and beginners alike. Presented in an elegant green washi box, it makes a perfect gift for any art lover.
This workshop was Haraiso's very first event a year ago, and we fondly remember the happy expressions of our participants. Join us for a delightful experience in the art of Gansai!
*Registration will close once the spots are filled.*
Atelier Okashi
Pop-up at Haraiso
Saturday 7. & 14. December
11:00 - 16:00
Come by and try the delicious pastries, freshly baked croissant sandwiches and more by Atelier Okashi
Atelier Okashi is a French-Japanese handmade artisan pastries. 'Okashi' is a Japanese word for sweets and pastries, originally meaning a charming and tasteful flavour.
＊ Limited quantities are available on this special take-away menu. First-come, first-served!
Fermentation Workshop
Next Schedule on Jan. 2025
Fermentation is one of the oldest ways of processing and preserving food.
Join us for an exciting workshop where you can learn the secrets of how to make healthy homemade fermented foods. Discover the ancient wisdom of fermentation and how it can enrich your daily food lifestyle.
Mieko, a Japanese fermentation nerd and the founder of ‘miso miso’, will show you how easy it is and give you some secret tips! We will ferment vegetables and learn a variety of fermentation techniques together.
Mieko's fermentation tastings are another highlight to look forward to!
Workshop Highlights:
- Introduction to the basics of fermented foods
- Hands-on experience: three vegan fermentation techniques
- Tasting session of various fermented foods
- Simple recipes to try at home
- Incl. Materials and your fermentation take way + 1x Weck jar
Lecture Language: German, Japanese, English Handout with Request
Capacity: 6 participants / first come, first served
*Vegan and all ingredients are from organic farming
Sashiko - Visible mending Workshop
Next schedule on Jan. 2025
Repairing instead of throwing away.
Sashiko is a traditional Japanese method of repairing or decorating textiles.
We sew by hand, with a basic running stich, no special previous knowledge is required. Through our handicraft, concentration and skill we give an object a new value, a personal expression and a new life. We learn about the history, principles and various patterns of this centuries-old Japanese technique and how to apply it.
Moreover, it is fun and relaxing to sew together.
The workshop will be led by Madeleine. She is a hand-craft teacher KgSZ, learned Sashiko from a Japanese textile artist and offers workshops in France and Switzerland.
Infos:
- Please bring an item of clothing to repair or a textile object that you would like to decorate (bag, case, cushion cover, ...).
- Elastic fabrics are not suitable for Sashiko.
- Sewing needles, thread and mending fabrics are available or can be purchased additionally from Haraiso.
- Lecture language: German, English and French
*Registration will close once the spots are filled.*
Miso&Soy Sauce Workshop
Next Schedule on Jan. 2025
Miso is a miracle spice paste from Japan for every dish. Here, we make miso together and then nibble on various miso variations!
Mieko showed us the basics and how to make miso together with a tasting of variety different miso variations. All ingredients are from organic farming.
The workshop is carried out by Mieko. She is a Japanese filmmaker and the founder of ‘miso miso’ living in Germany. Since 2019 she has been giving miso and soy sauce workshops in Switzerland and Germany and offers homemade, original Misos.