previous events
Painting Workshop with Yukiko Matsukawa
Yukiko Matsukawa held a Workshop with ancient Japanese colour variation «gansai» and sumi ink on Washi paper.
Miso Workshop by Mieko
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 (survival) artist living in Germany. Since 2019 she has been giving miso and soy sauce workshops in Switzerland and Germany and offers homemade, original misos.
Sashiko – visible mending
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 learned about the history, principles and various patterns of this centuries-old Japanese technique and how to apply it.
The workshop was led by Madeleine. She is a hand- craft teacher KgSZ, learned Sashiko from a Japanese textile artist and offers workshops in France and Switzerland.
Sharpening Japanese Knives
Even the best knives need some attention from time to time. If a knife can no longer cut through a tomato with its own weight, it should be resharpened. It is a true pleasure when the blades of Japanese kitchen knives are brought back to their old sharpness. This can be achieved by following a few rules and taking the time to practice.
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.
Soya Sauce Workshop by Mieko
We learned different types of soy sauce and made soy sauce together.
We also had the chance to try Mieko's homemade soy sauce and handmade onigiris (japanese rice balls)!
The workshop is carried out by Mieko. She is a Japanese filmmaker and (survival) artist living in Germany. Since 2019 she has been giving miso and soy sauce workshops in Switzerland and Germany and offers homemade, original misos.