As promised here are some of the other activities from this fall: (warning another image heavy post)
In October I went to the Northwest Tea Festival in Seattle. There were a lot of tea enthusiasts and presentations and tea tastings. While in Seattle we visited a few of the tea shops as well.
I was …
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As an instructor of Chado, I am continually thinking of ways to pass on what I have learned and instill in my students the enthusiasm and joy that I feel in the way of tea. Being connected to the rich history of chado and honoring all of the efforts my own teachers have invested in …
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Book review: I have just finished reading a book titled, “How to Sharpen Pencils: A Practical & Theoretical Treatise on the Artisanal Craft of Pencil Sharpening for Writers, Artists, Contractors, Flange Turners, and Civil Servants,” by David Rees.
This book classified in the humor section, but I read it with the seriousness of …
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I have been having an extended discussion with a commenter about gomei. See this post and the comment thread.
For the guests, learning the gomei is of particular interest and in our discussion the commenter said,
“It sounds like the choice of a seasonal name is, at least partly, also the gift of …
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A lot of things are going on this spring at Issoan Tea School
Kagetsu study, Sunday February 24th, 1:30-4:00
Kimono dressing workshop: Saturday March 9-3-4 pm. Bring your kimono and accessories. Individual help in dressing yourself will be provided.
Soujuan Kimono of Kyoto will be in Portland Wednesday March 13, 7-9 pm. A short talk …
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