Upcoming Events
January 24, 2026 — Tankokai Hatsu Chakai
January 25, 2026 — Teacher Training class begins
January 25, 2026 — Cultural Corner, demonstration Portland Japanese Garden
February 4, — Okuden Okeiko
February 7, — Zen and Chado
February 11 — Okuden Okeiko
February 14 — Kagetsu, Pool House
February 21 — Kashintei Kai, Portland Japanese Garden
February 22 — Chakai celebrating 45 years, Portland Japanese Garden
March 4 — Okuden Okeiko
March 7 — Zen and Chado
March 11 — Okuden Okeiko
March 14 — Kagetsu, Pool House
March 21 — Kashintei Kai, Portland Japanese Garden
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,
Saturday Introduction to Chado, 5 pm
Teacher Training class begins January 25, 2026
Please contact Margie for more information.
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.