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Subtext Gallery & Design Bookstore
Friday, March 27, 6–10 pm
Changes: New Works by Andrew Holder
Andrew Holder is a recent graduate of Art Center College of Design in Pasedena, California, and his talent has earned him shows in Australia, San Francisco, and now in his home away from home, San Diego. His work has a hint of Scandinavian folk-art with a modern-day twist. Sleepy seaside towns and country landscapes are prominent in his pieces, made up of simple geometric shapes and organic line work. Subtext is a very fine venue, and this promises to be a great event. We’ll be there for sure.

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South Park Spring Walkabout! Saturday, March 28th, 6–10 pm
We will be open until 10 pm on Saturday for the much-anticipated South Park Spring Walkabout. Come and be a part of this incredible community celebration! Other local business will also be open late sharing their wares. We will have tea and snacks flowing throughout the evening, and the Old Santos Corner String Band will provide the entertainment right outside our door at the corner of 30th & Beech. Good music, good tea, food and friends. What more do you need? We hope to see you there!

As always, thanks for checking in!

- James

Mar

17

Wood

March 17, 2009 | Leave a Comment

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I don’t know much about UK designer Bethan Laura Wood, but I must say I love much of her work I’ve seen. Check out her site to view some of her 3D design projects. Two of my favorites are Stain and Time for Tea. It’s always nice to see people thinking differently about design in the everyday. Ms. Wood does this while blurring the lines of art, design and function.

In shop news, our Tea 101 class filled up quickly! If you missed this round, please give us a call at the shop and let us know if you’re interested in a second session. If we get an overflow of enough people, we will run the session again within the next two weeks. Thanks so much to everyone who signed up; we really appreciate your interest (and yours too, dear reader).

Lots more good stuff going on. Stay tuned!

Thanks for checking in.

- James

Mar

8

Featured items are 10% off.

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1. Featured Tea: Silver Needle (Bai Hao Yin Zhen)
A very fine white tea made solely from tender, down-covered leaf buds. Lightly-colored liquor and smooth, subtle flavor with sweet hints of honey and mild apricot. Delicate with a velvety mouthfeel, this is a lovely example of a true white tea.

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2. Featured Teaware: Chawan
These traditional tea bowls are the perfect vessel for whisking Japanese powdered green tea (matcha). A beautiful blend of function and aesthetics, these Chawan reflect the raw, Wabi sensibility of beauty in natural form. Beautiful wares elevate our experience and add another dimension to our daily preparations.

On another note: Our Tea 101 sign-ups have begun. If you are interested in reserving a spot, please contact us at the shop (619 450 4224). We can hold space for a day with reservations guaranteed upon payment. The session is limited to 10 participants and will take place on Saturday, March 21st beginning at 6 pm. For more info. on the courses, please view the previous post below. The event announcment/flier will be sent via email this week. We hope to see you there!

Thanks for checking in.

- James

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We are happy to announce our upcoming series of talks on tea education & appreciation. These sessions will begin on March 21st with our Tea 101 class. If you are fairly new to tea or simply want to hone your knowledge of this ever-fascinating pursuit, the Tea 101 class is the place to start. This introductory talk will cover the basic tea classifications and discuss the important factors of history, origin and processing methods. We will also provide an overview of tea preparation guidelines and basic teaware knowledge. We will taste several teas as a means to help illustrate the curriculum while also furthering our appreciation of the world’s most consumed prepared beverage. Sessions are limited to 10 participants. The course fee is $10 per person and payment guarantees your reservation for the session. Please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have. Join fellow tea enthusiasts for this inaugural session of our Tea Education and Appreciation Series. We are proud to be a part of the burgeoning San Diego tea community! We hope to see you there!

Tea 101 at Halcyon Tea
Saturday, March 21st
6:00–7:30 pm
$10 per person

Thanks so much for reading. We appreciate your interest.

- James