Mum’s the Word: A British Mother’s Day Scandal at Tea

The Experience

Step into a beautifully curated afternoon of art, tea, and quiet indulgence. Your table will be set with fine china and a three-tier stand brimming with sweet and savoury treats—yours to enjoy as you sip from a selection of hand-blended loose-leaf teas.

As you settle in, you’ll begin painting your own solid wood hinged trinket box using stencils. For those who appreciate a bit of "razzle-dazzle," gold leaf will be on hand. This is a relaxed, social painting experience to be taken at your own pace; however, in true British style, things are never quite as proper as they seem.

It would seem there’s been a bit of a "situation" in Teabridge—a sleepy little village on the outskirts of London. And for one day only, we’re bringing the drama to Northeast Minneapolis.

The Royal Crumpet Recipe has gone missing from the village fête. No one has been accused just yet—which, if anything, makes it all the more suspicious. Whispers are circulating, teacups are being clutched a touch tighter than usual, and reputations are hanging in the balance. The recipe must be recovered before the bake-off; Teabridge has held the title for "Least Soggy Bottom" for ten years, and the consequences of losing it would be… well, simply unthinkable.

Nothing in Teabridge is ever stated plainly. The truth is woven into the details, waiting to be noticed. Somewhere between the pouring of tea and the final brushstrokes, you may find yourself quietly drawn into the matter. Or not. We wouldn’t dream of insisting.

While every guest leaves with their finished piece, those who happen to piece the scandal together will be awarded the village’s highest distinction: The Golden Spoon, and entrusted with the Official Royal Crumpet Recipe.

• Guided painting session with all materials.
• 6" solid wood hinged trinket box to take home.
• Three-tier afternoon tea service at your table.
• Hand-blended loose-leaf tea selection.
• Your own personal Oya Arts signature tea blend and a tea infuser to take home.
• The Royal Crumpet Recipe (Exclusively for Golden Spoon recipients).

No prior art experience required.

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Oya Arts Studio and Events Space in the Northrup King Building, 1500 Jackson Street Northeast, Minneapolis, United States

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