Lotus Impressions: Ceramic Art in the Garden
A Two-Part Lotus Bowl Workshop with Earth & Fire Ceramics
July 30 @ 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
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Create a one-of-a-kind ceramic lotus bowl using real lotus leaves from Lan Su’s own water lotus collection. Inspired by Lan Su’s unique lotus collection and presented in celebration of Lian: The Lotus Festival, this two-part, hands-on workshop invites you to shape, imprint, glaze, and finish your own ceramic bowl with guidance from Teo Lee, Owner and Founder of Earth & Fire Ceramics.
Workshop Options
- Monday Class: July 27 and August 3, 2:00–4:00 PM
- Thursday Class: July 30 and August 6, 2:00–4:00 PM
What’s Included
Instructed by Teo Lee, Founder and Owner of Earth & Fire Ceramics, this two-part workshop includes:
- Real lotus leaves and botanical materials gathered from Lan Su’s lotus plant collection at the garden’s Lake Zither
- Session One: Shape your ceramic bowl and create a one-of-a-kind lotus leaf impression
- Session Two: Return one week later to glaze and add color to your finished piece
- Professional kiln firing by Earth & Fire Ceramics
- All materials provided
- Two full-day admissions to Lan Su Chinese Garden, one for each workshop date
- No ceramics experience required
- Small-group setting, limited to 15 participants per class
Meet the Instructor: Teo Lee
Teo Lee brings eight years of experience working with clay, with skills in both wheel throwing and handbuilding. Mostly self-taught, he has developed a teaching and making style that is uniquely his own. His passion for sharing the joy of clay led him to open Earth and Fire Pottery Studio, a welcoming and affordable space for community, creativity, and growth. Teaching is his favorite part of operating the studio, and he is excited to partner with Lan Su Chinese Garden.
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Ceramic Art In the Garden Need to Know
This is a two-part workshop; participants will attend both sessions to create a lotus leaf–imprinted ceramic bowl using real lotus leaves from Lan Su’s Lake Zither collection.
Registration fee includes two full-day admissions to Lan Su Chinese Garden.
Get Tickets
- Lan Su Members & Guests: $118
- General: $138
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. Additional metered parking and garages are available on surrounding streets.
