The Beginning Chado: Tray Style class begins on Wednesday May 7. . In this class, students are introduced to the principles of making tea, including how to fold fukusa, purification of tea utensils and closing procedures.
Students will also learn good mizuya habits, as well as preparation of the tea room, and cleaning up. There …
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I have a few students who can no longer sit seiza on tatami. Some of them are sad because there are only a few table style temae you can do. And there is no difference in the seasons for table style. So I had a plan for them.
In Portland, we have been rather snowed …
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For my blog readers, I apologize for not posting. It seems like I do this periodically – get out of the habit of blogging and then let it go for a while. I will do better in the future.
Let’s see, we have been busy this summer. To begin with we have had a workshop …
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Saturday, July 20, 1 and 2 pm Chanoyu demonstration at Kashintei, the teahouse at the Portland Japanese Garden
Sunday July 21st Seichuki at Kashintei, the Portland Japanese Garden teahouse
Friday, August 2; 5-8 pm Chehalem Cultural Center August ArtWalk celebrates the world of woodfire ceramics with our exhibition of master ceramicists from around the region: …
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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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