Upcoming Events
Issoan closed for classes until Hatsugama
December 5 — Portland Japanese Garden platform Demo
December 20, — Kashintei Kai meeting Portland Japanese Garden
January 1, 2026 — New Year’s Day poetry gathering
January 10, 2026 — Kagetsu
January 10, 2026 — Introduction to Chado Class
January 11, 2026 — Hatsugama
January 12, 2026 — Classes resume at Issoan
Issoan Tea Room now open for classes. 
Monday Chado class 7:30 pm
Tuesday Chado class 7:30 pm
Wednesday 6 pm Advanced Chado Okuden class, permission required
Saturday Chado class 2:00 pm,
Teacher Training class begins January 2026
Please contact Margie for more information.
Introduction to Chado class begins January 2026.
Contact me if you are interested in regular chado classes.
Introduction to Chado 10 week class more information here.
Contact Margie at Issoan Tea Room
Elevated tatami classes for those who cannot sit seiza
With the building of the elevated tatami table, Issoan Tea school now offers classes in this style to those who cannot sit seiza. The portable tatami table is designed to be used in both the winter sunken hearth configuration, as well as in the summer furo season. The table is transportable and can be set up anywhere there is space.
Because of this flexibiltiy, students can study most of the temae of the Urasenke curriculum, and guests can enjoy the experience on stools without the pain of sitting on their knees.
If you have been interested in taking chado lessons, but have hesitated because you cannot sit on your knees in the tea room, please contact Margie Yap, instructor (503)645-7058 to arrange a trial lesson on the new tatami table.