Wagashi are traditional sweets served as part of a Japanese tea ceremony. Made with rice flour and filled with ingredients such as red bean paste, wagashi are naturally vegan and gluten-free. (If you have dietary restrictions or other questions, please email us at kitchen@freelibrary.org.) These exquisite delicacies range in complexity, from simple forms to elaborate shapes, colors, and textures, depending on the skill of the wagashi-maker. The workshop will be led by Sachiko Houck, a long time tea practitioner in the Philadelphia area.

Tickets for this program cost $15. Register for the event here:

Please note, because of the level of concentration and instruction required to make wagashi, tickets for this program are limited. Please be sure you are able to attend before purchasing a ticket. If an unforseen situation arises that will prevent you from using your ticket, please let us know right away by emailing kitchen@freelibrary.org.

All proceeds from ticket sales go towards supporting the Culinary Literacy Center's programs for youth, neighborhood engagement, and English language learning. A limited number of free tickets are available for SNAP-eligible families and for anyone who cannot afford the fee right now but would still like to participate. Please email kitchen@freelibrary.org for more information.