A Taste of Mid-Autumn: Snow-Skin Mooncake Workshop
September 26 @ 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Saturday, September 26 | 1:00–2:00 PM or 2:30–3:30 PM | Special tickets required ($22-39)
Experience Overview
Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with a hands-on culinary experience led by Tommy Ly of GeekEasy at Lan Su Chinese Garden! Join us to learn the art of crafting no-bake snow-skin mooncakes, a contemporary, mochi-like twist on the traditional holiday pastry.
What to Expect
- The Mochi-Style Wrapper: Learn the exact ratios and techniques to mix, knead, and dust a perfect snow-skin dough that requires absolutely no baking.
- Classic Red Bean Filling: Master the portioning and wrapping process using a rich, sweet red bean paste, ensuring a perfect ratio of filling to skin in every bite.
- Ready to Enjoy: Because snow-skin mooncakes are served chilled rather than baked, you will box up your finished creations to take home and enjoy immediately with family and friends.
Please wear comfortable clothing that you don’t mind getting a little dusting of flour on, as we will be mixing and pressing the dough by hand. All ingredients, gloves, and takeaway containers will be provided.
This workshop is designed for all skill levels—expect a relaxed, hands-on environment where you can get your hands messy, learn a new cultural skill, and have fun doing it!
Meet the Instructor: Tommy Ly
Operating right in the heart of Old Town, Portland, your instructor brings a deep appreciation for community building and accessible culinary arts. Known for running a fiercely independent, geek-friendly cafe space, Tommy blends authentic Asian flavors with an unvarnished, highly approachable teaching style.
Get Tickets
Your workshop ticket includes garden admission and all materials to create and take home your festival treats.
- Lan Su Members & Guests*: $22.00
- General Admission: $39.00
*Number of guests varies by membership level. See benefits here.
Parking & Directions
Free Lan Su Parking
There is free first come, first served parking in our sister lot next to the garden at 424 NW Third Avenue. You can also lock your bike to the interior of our parking lot fence.
Additional metered parking and garages are available on surrounding streets.
More Mid-Autumn Fun at Lan Su
Mid-Autumn Nights Out
September 25–27, 7:30-9:30 PM | Special tickets required
Experience the magic of Mid-Autumn Nights Out, where glowing lanterns and performances, autumn beauty, and holiday traditions come together after dark!
Mid-Autumn Market 東方市集
In partnership with Chinese Friendship Association of Portland
September 25–27, 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM | Free with admission
Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with a vibrant local vendor market, hands-on craft activities, Asian cuisine, jewelry, community resources, and traditional Chinese wellness experiences.