Hosted by Kintsugi House, The Summer Tea House at Treats is a month-long series featuring recurring drop-in tea service, guided tastings, and a concurrent exhibition by Treats resident artists Em Trentham and Suzanne Joy Teune. Running from mid-June through mid-July at Treats Studios in downtown Spruce Pine, the series invites visitors to gather in a relaxed, art-filled setting for tea, seasonal treats, shaved ice, artist-led demonstrations, a silent book club, and hands-on community events.
Event Schedule
Opening Reception for Wildcrafted: An exhibition by Emily Trentham and Suzanne Joy Teune
Thursday, June 11 • 5–8 PM
Celebrate the opening of a month-long exhibition by resident artists Emily Trentham and Suzanne Joy Teune alongside refreshments and tea from Kintsugi House.
Flax Spinning Demonstration with Emily Trentham
Wednesday, June 17 • 5–8 PM
Learn about transforming flax into thread through a live demonstration and hands-on participation with artist Emily Trentham.
Sparkling Tea Tasting (Registration Required)
Friday, June 19 • 5–7 PM
Sample homemade and imported sparkling teas while learning techniques for making sparkling tea at home.
Garden Overflow Swap
Sunday, June 21 • 1–4 PM
Bring extra seeds, plant starts, tools, and garden supplies to share during this community swap featuring Mitchell Giving Gardens.
Board Game Night
Wednesday, June 24 • 5–8 PM
Bring a favorite game or join a table for a relaxed evening of tea and community play.
Japanese Tea Tasting (Registration Required)
Friday, June 26 • 5–7 PM
Explore several traditional styles of Japanese green tea, including a special tasting of seasonal “88th Night” Shincha.
Community Beeswax Candle Dipping with Emily Trentham
Sunday, June 28 • 1–4 PM
Dip hand-crafted beeswax candles with artist Emily Trentham.
Black Walnut Ink Painting on Fabric with Suzanne Joy Teune
Wednesday, July 1 • 5–8 PM
Experiment with painting on fabric using handmade black walnut ink and natural materials.
Matcha Tasting (Registration Required)
Friday, July 3 • 5–7 PM
Compare ceremonial and culinary matcha while learning how to assess quality and prepare matcha at home.
Stash Swap
Sunday, July 5 • 1–4 PM
Share extra fabric, yarn, embroidery thread, and creative supplies during this community craft swap.
Silent Book Club
Wednesday, July 8 • 5–8 PM
Bring a book and settle in for a low-pressure evening of quiet reading, tea, and optional conversation.
Korean Tea Tasting (Registration Required)
Friday, July 10 • 5–7 PM
Discover Korean tea traditions through a guided tasting exploring tea styles, brewing, and flavor.
Crafternoon
Sunday, July 12 • 1–4 PM
Bring a sewing project, knitting, mending, sketchbook, or other handwork project for a relaxed afternoon of making together.