Nerikō: Japanese Kneaded Incense
Hands-on Workshop Lecture
at the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre
Date: Sunday January 19, 2025
Location: The Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre (Matsu Room 201)
*Please note that we are also offering this program at SaBi Tea Arts in Vancouver on Sunday January 26th. To register for the Nerikō workshop in Vancouver, click here (registration opening soon).
Session Fee: $45 (includes all materials and supplies)
Times: We will be offering two time options for this 90-minute workshop:
Session one 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Session two 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
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Learn about the art and history of Japanese blended incense before making your own batch of nerikō to enjoy at home.
Since the Heian period (794-1192), fragrant powdered ingredients were mixed with honey or plum flesh and kneaded into round pastilles know as nerikō. This form of incense is indirectly heated rather than burned to release aroma - ideal for individuals sensitive to smoke.
During this 90-minute, hands-on workshop, guests will learn about the significance of nerikō and its use throughout Japanese history before getting their hands dirty blending and rolling their own incense to take home.
All supplies and equipment will be provided, including specially formulated recipes crafted by the Senzan Goryū school of Kōdō (incense ceremony) in Kyoto, Japan.
About the Educators:
Maiko Myōkō Behr has worked as a Japanese to English translator, curator, and consultant specializing in Japanese arts for over twenty years. She is the owner of SaBi Tea Arts, where she teaches chanoyu (Japanese tea ceremony) in the Omotesenke tradition and kōdō (Japanese incense ceremony) in the Senzan Goryū tradition.
Hitomi Tōkō Ginnan is a certified kōdō instructor in the Senzan Goryū tradition. She teaches kōdō and holds monthly kumikō (incense gatherings) in both Japanese and English at SaBi Tea Arts in Vancouver.
About Our Venue Partner:
The Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre is a nationally recognized museum and gathering place that bridges Japanese and Canadian arts, culture, and history. This multi-use space offers unique programming, exhibits, and events throughout the year as a community place open to all.
We acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia.