Issoan News and Events

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Upcoming Events 

Saturday, March 30— Rikyuki at Issoan
Sunday, April 7 — Introduction to Chado begins
Sunday, May 19- June 2 — Issoan Closed
Friday May 30- June 2 — Koshukai intensive weekend
Friday August 23 -25 — Tea and Zen, Tahoma One Drop Monastery

Issoan Tea Room now open for classes.

Class schedule, instructor permission needed: 
Monday Chado class 7:30 pm
Friday Advanced Chado class, permission  required 4:00 pm
Saturday Chado class 2:00 pm
Introduction to Chado Class forming for April- June 2024
Teacher Training class forming for October 2024
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

IMG_0208With 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.

 

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