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Doing the work
When I do tea presentations at different venues, I need to set up the tatami, shoji and tea room as well as set up the mizuya. It takes about an hour to pack every thing up and load the car, an hour to heat water, clean and set up at the venue, an hour to …
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O-Tsukimi, the Moonviewing Festival
Last night was a beautiful evening for moonviewing. At the Portland Japanese Garden we participated in the O-tsukimi festival with a celebration of Japanese culture. The weather was cloudy during the day, but as the evening deepened, all the clouds dissapated to reveal the moon. The celebration will continue tonight and tomorrow night. It is …
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Introduction to Chado Class now forming
Chado, The Japanese Tea Ceremony
Introduction to Chado class Starts on Thursday, September 13, 2018, 7:00-8:30 pm. 10 weeks The essence of Japanese culture is contained in Chado, the way of tea. Students in this class will learn the etiquette of how to be a guest at a tea ceremony, the basic order of the …
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Tea and music
I had an excellent comment from a reader of the blog regarding the similarities of Chado and music. It was brought more into focus for me this week when I had a fellow teacher from Seattle visit. The teacher’s partner is an accomplished musician and we had a long and interesting discussion comparing chado and …
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Breathe
Breathing is essential to life. The air that fills our lungs fills our bodies with oxygen so we can function at all levels. Breathing is involuntary, that is, you do not have to think about it. The body automatically does it, just as the heart pumps blood through arteries and veins. But, unlike the …
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Issoan Tea School Calendar
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| 1Chado Class from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Weekly Chado class: Beginner through Intermediate. Issoan Tea School 17761 NW Marylhurst Ct. Portland, OR 97229 MapAdvanced Chado Class from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm Advanced studies for Chado. Sensei permission is required Issoan Tea School 17761 NW Marylhurst Ct. Portland, OR 97229 Map | |||||||||
| 2Chado Demonstration from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm Demonstration of Chado, the Japanese Tea Ceremony. Guests will be able to view a presentation of a tea ceremony. Question and answer period follows. All guests will be served a sweet and a bowl of Matcha. The Jasmine Pearl Tea Shop 724 NE 22nd Ave Portland, OR 97232 Map | 3 | 4Chado Class from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Weekly Chado class: Beginner through Intermediate. Issoan Tea School 17761 NW Marylhurst Ct. Portland, OR 97229 Map | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8Final Chakai Introduction to Chado from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm The final chakai for students of the Introduction to Chado class.
Kashintei, the tea house at the Portland Japanese Garden
Chado Class from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pmWeekly Chado class: Beginner through Intermediate. Issoan Tea School 17761 NW Marylhurst Ct. Portland, OR 97229 MapAdvanced Chado Class from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm Advanced studies for Chado. Sensei permission is required Issoan Tea School 17761 NW Marylhurst Ct. Portland, OR 97229 Map | |||
| 9Private chakai from 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm | 10 | 11Chado Class from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Weekly Chado class: Beginner through Intermediate. Issoan Tea School 17761 NW Marylhurst Ct. Portland, OR 97229 Map | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15Kashintei Kai Chakai from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm Monthly chakai for members of Kashintei kai, the Portland Japanese Garden tea house group. Must be a member of Kashintei Kai. See Margie for details. Portland Japanese Garden MapChado Class from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Weekly Chado class: Beginner through Intermediate. Issoan Tea School 17761 NW Marylhurst Ct. Portland, OR 97229 MapAdvanced Chado Class from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm Advanced studies for Chado. Sensei permission is required Issoan Tea School 17761 NW Marylhurst Ct. Portland, OR 97229 Map | |||
| 16 | 17 | 18Chado Class from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Weekly Chado class: Beginner through Intermediate. Issoan Tea School 17761 NW Marylhurst Ct. Portland, OR 97229 Map | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | |||
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- December 15, 2018
- Kashintei Kai Chakai
10:30 am - 12:30 pmKashintei Kai ChakaiTime: 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Monthly chakai for members of Kashintei kai, the Portland Japanese Garden tea house group. Must be a member of Kashintei Kai. See Margie for details. Portland Japanese Garden Map - Chado Class
1:00 pm - 3:00 pmChado ClassTime: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Weekly Chado class: Beginner through Intermediate. Issoan Tea School
17761 NW Marylhurst Ct.
Portland, OR 97229 Map - Advanced Chado Class
3:00 pm - 5:00 pmAdvanced Chado ClassTime: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Advanced studies for Chado. Sensei permission is required Issoan Tea School
17761 NW Marylhurst Ct.
Portland, OR 97229 Map
- Kashintei Kai Chakai
- December 18, 2018
- Chado Class
7:00 pm - 9:00 pmChado ClassTime: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Weekly Chado class: Beginner through Intermediate. Issoan Tea School
17761 NW Marylhurst Ct.
Portland, OR 97229 Map
- Chado Class