Matcha & Ceramic Painting THALWIL

ABOUT

with Miki of Aine × Creative You Born in Japan and raised in Boston, Miki is a multicultural kimono lifestyle creator with a strong focus on craftsmanship, sustainability, and personal expression. After graduating from university in Boston, she spent over 25 years working in financial services while also pursuing formal training in kimono styling and Japanese heritage. She is the founder of Aine, a brand dedicated to helping people unveil their inner light through meaningful, experience-based Japanese culture programs. Today, Miki provides Japanese culture experiences for individuals and corporate clients, including team-building workshops, kimono courses, and cultural classes that support mindfulness, confidence, and self-expression. This collaborative workshop combines the art of Japanese matcha with creative ceramic painting in one seamless experience. Participants will be guided by Miki through an immersive introduction to Japanese tea culture, learning about the philosophy, aesthetics, and mindful practices behind the matcha ritual. The experience includes both observation and hands-on participation, allowing guests to connect deeply with the tradition. Participants will experience: A guided demonstration of a Japanese matcha ritual Hands-on instruction in preparing matcha using traditional tools One bowl of freshly prepared matcha to enjoy during the session A Japanese tea sweet to complement and soften the flavor of the tea A take-home packet of single-use premium matcha powder One bamboo whisk to continue the experience at home Alongside the matcha ritual, participants will take part in a guided ceramic painting session led by Creative You. Each guest will paint their own matcha bowl, with our artist offering guidance on how to work with beautiful colors and techniques. This creative moment encourages personal expression while crafting a meaningful, functional object to be used in future tea rituals. The workshop is designed to feel calm, expressive, and intentional — blending cultural tradition with creativity and leaving participants with both a deeper appreciation of Japanese culture and a hand-painted matcha bowl they created themselves. Price CHF 95 Includes the matcha experience, ceramic matcha bowl, bamboo whisk, painting guidance, all materials, and a small apparel item.