Star Festival (“七夕/たなばた”)
Star Festival (“七夕/たなばた”)
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About this workshop: Learn and love in the spirit of Star Festival (“七夕/たなばた”) with Baby Tea Shoppe. Through a guided craft workshop, we explore star-cross love through curated texts that reflect forms of star crossed love among diaspora whether that’s family you are unable to see everyday, a hobby you had to give up, a food that you crave, a pet that you had to part ways with. Learn how to make a paper weave postcard to send far or near and take home a handmade star knot for your dreams.
Light bites and our tea will be available throughout the workshop. A summer special dessert will be served at the end.
Baby Tea Shoppe is a food and design practice by Jen and Maiko that explores methods of sharing memories and making home. Follow @babyteashoppe for updates on future workshops and events.
Your ticket includes:
- Introduction to the lineage and origins of Star Festival (“七夕/たなばた”)
- Curated text study on star-crossed love
- Guided workshop on how to make a paper weave post card
- A paper weave post card and postage
- Snacks, small bites, and tea served during the workshop
- One complimentary drink from Land to Sea's cafe or select bar menu
- A handmade Star knot accessory
When: Saturday, August 8th 2026
Time: 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Where: Land to Sea, 402 Graham Avenue
Tickets: $30, 40, 45 sliding scale
Sliding Scale Guide: Please choose the option that best suits you to support everyone in joining the workshop.
- Tier 1: $30 - I am not fully employed and earn under $45/year. I have trouble meeting basic needs, have unstable housing, am not insured, have little to no expendable income
- Tier 2: $40 - I am employed and early between $45-$75K/year. I have most basic needs met, secure housing, health insurance, and some expendable income
- Tier 3: $45 - I am employed and make over $75K/year. I have basic needs met, secure housing, health insurance, and expendable income
Drinks: Drinks from Land to Sea's cafe and wine menu will be available for purchase throughout the evening. Outside food is permitted.
Access+Seating: We'll be on the first floor of a cafe/wine bar with limited seating and standing room available for attendees. If you need special accommodations, please let us know by emailing events@landtoseanyc.com
Tickets are non-refundable and limited. For any questions related to this event please email events@landtoseanyc.com
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Accessibility Information:
Entrance: Land to Sea is located on the ground floor and is an ADA Compliant space. The front entrance has one step, with wheelchair ramp available. There are no steps beyond the entrance to our space. The width of the front door entrance is 35" wide including the doorway. We do not have an automatic door. If you need to access our space using a ramp, please reach out to events@landtoseanyc.com in advance of the event date.
Cafe Space: The cafe counter leads to an open-floor, most often occupied with cafe seating. Seating will be available during the event. The narrowest area is 6’5” and the widest area is 14’2” Access to our back room is available through a doorway ramp (no stairs) that is 35.5” wide. The bathroom is accessible from the back room.
The cafe serves vegan and non-vegan snacks, teas, coffee and wine (subject to availability). Snacks cannot be guaranteed to be nut-free. We have paper cups and napkins.
Air conditioning and electric fans are available in the space.
Bathroom: There is one bathroom, which is 6 ft x 4ft. The door is 35" wide. It is not automatic. The sink is 33.5" high.
Counters: The main counter where the register is and drinks are served is 42" high.
COVID-19 Safety: Masks are available upon request
