Craft four elegant summer wagashi with a cultural twist! Learn their history, sculpt edible art, and bring home your handmade sweets.

Discover the edible poetry of traditional confections at 7s Art’s Seasons in Sweets: Summer Wagashi Workshop. This hands-on experience offers more than dessert—it’s a journey into the seasonal beauty, cultural symbolism, and artistry of wagashi.

Led by NYC-based tea dessert artist Xinxin He, you’ll craft four summer-themed designs: Rose (玫瑰), Early Lotus (初荷), Hydrangea (绣球), and Wisteria (紫藤). Each sweet reflects the essence of the season through color, form, and meaning.

No experience is necessary—just curiosity and a love for art, food, and culture. All tools and materials will be provided, and participants will take home their handmade creations to enjoy or gift.

This is the perfect Saturday activity to explore traditional East Asian arts, meet creative people, and slow down with something meaningful and sweet.

Agenda (2 hr 50 min total):

• Part 1: Intro to Wagashi
  Explore the history, cultural roots, and seasonal symbolism of refined Wagashi

• Part 2: Demonstration by Instructor
  Learn how to shape and color each sweet step by step

• Part 3: Hands-On Creation (4 designs)
  Create your own Mango, Plumbago, Lily, and Rose wagashi. Elegant takeaway boxes will be provided.

• Part 4: Wrap-Up, Tea Pairing & Networking
  Pack your sweets to take home, enjoy a final tasting of your wagashi paired with premium teas from 7s Art’s private reserve, and connect with fellow guests through conversation and cultural exchange

Instructor:
Xinxin He, artist and founder of Oshiriai Studio

Date & Time:
🗓 Friday, July 25, 2025
🕒 Session 1: 11:00 AM – 1:50 PM (sold out)
🕒 Session 2: 2:50 PM – 5:40 PM

*Both sessions are identical. Choose the time that works best for you.

Capacity: 7 guests per session

Language: English or Chinese, depending on participant preference

Location:
36 East Broadway, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10002 (next to D C Meat Market 德昌肉食公司)