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A 2-part matcha experience · Sunday, August 2

Matcha Bowl Picnic & Crawl

Customize a handmade matcha bowl with detailed brush glazes at a BYOB picnic by the lake, then sip through Old Town on a matcha crawl with Mylai Matcha. Our staff professionally makes the bowls before the event so they are ready for you to glaze in the park.

Book now · $60Both parts included · August 2 only

How it unfolds

Two parts, one beautiful bowl

  1. 1

    Part 1 — The Glazing Picnic

    Customize a handmade matcha bowl

    Sunday, August 2nd · 11:00 AM

    By the Chess Pavilion at North Ave Beach

    Our staff professionally makes the matcha bowls (chawan) before the event so they are ready for you to glaze in the park. At this lakeside BYOB picnic you'll customize a handmade matcha bowl with super detailed brush glazes for a highly customizable, food-safe finish. Bring your own picnic snacks & bevs! If outdoors doesn't work for you, glaze any day between July 20th and August 20th in our studio instead — a perfect backup if you can't make the park, or if you can only join for the crawl on August 2nd.

  2. 2

    Part 2 — The Matcha Crawl

    Old Town crawl with Mylai Matcha

    Sunday, August 2nd · 1:00 PM

    From the park to Old Town · right after glazing

    Straight from the glazing picnic, we walk from the park over to Old Town for a guided matcha crawl with Mylai Matcha — sip your way through the neighborhood's best matcha spots with fellow matcha lovers. Guests are welcome to bring their own mug or cup, as some samples may be provided at various stops.

Taking your bowl home

Your matcha bowl needs a final firing after glazing, so it won't go home with you on August 2nd. Pickup opens one week later, starting August 8. Schedule your pickup at thepotteryloop.com/pickup. We hold finished pieces for 60 days.

Pottery in the park group glazing with the Chicago skyline behind them
Pottery in the park picnic blankets at North Ave Beach
Detailed brush glazing on a handmade ceramic piece

Grab your ticket(s)

$60per person

Total cost — includes both parts: glazing picnic & matcha crawl

Sunday, August 2 · picnic 11:00 AM

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Picnic glaze at 11:00 AM and the Old Town crawl at 1:00 PM are both included on August 2.

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All sales are final and no refunds are offered. You may transfer your booking to another person with at least 72 hours' notice before the event. No changes within 72 hours; no refunds for no-shows.