Tea Times July, Aug. & Sept. 2002
We conduct ongoing weekly classes in the Urasenke tradition of Chanoyu, the Japanese tea ceremony, from beginner to advanced levels. Classes are open to anyone who desires to learn more about this peaceful Japanese art. Events and classes are held in San Francisco.
Please Email us to make arrangements to visit a class and have a bowl of tea.
DATE - Wednesday, July 10, 2002 TIME - 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. FEE - $30
Chabana, the art of flower arranging for Chanoyu, will be the focus of this hands-on workshop. Chabana has deep roots in the more stylized Ikebana arrangements. This simpler style was used in the tearoom by early tea masters when they invited guests for tea. Summer flowers will be featured during this workshop. Participants will enjoy guided practice in making seasonal arrangements. Sweets and tea will be served at the conclusion of the workshop.
DATE - Sunday, July 21, 2002 TIME - 12 noon - 5p.m. FEE - $150
This shogo chaji, noon tea gathering, will celebrate the Gion Festival., one of the three great yearly Kyoto festivals. Participants will enjoy a full seasonal kaiseki meal, the preparation of the charcoal fire, seasonal wagashi, sweets, and both koicha, thick tea, and usucha, thin tea. This chaji will be of interest to both the experienced tea practitioner and to those who want to have the ultimate experience in Chanoyu.
DATE - Wednesday, July 31, 2002 TIME - 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. FEE - $30
This traditional wagashi, Japan-ese sweet making, class will feature summer sweets. Included will mizubotan and tamasudare. Mizubotan, water peony, is made with kudzu wrapped around a ball of pink sweet bean paste. Tamasudare, jeweled reed blinds, is a thin slice of golden rippled kanten, agar agar, wrapped around sweet adzuki bean paste. This class will include both demonstration and hands-on practice. Tea and sweets will be served after the class.
DATE - Saturday, August 10, 2002 TIME - 3 p.m. FEE - $70
Daimonji okuribi is the Great Bonfire event observed in Kyoto on Aug. 16, to end the observance of obon, the All Souls Festival. A great fire in the shape of the character dai, or big, is lit on the side of a Kyoto hillside to send ancestors back after their yearly 3 day visit. Traditional seasonal sweets, tea and a tenshin style kaiseki meal will be served. This event is open to anyone wishing to enjoy Japanese culture through Chanoyu, the tea ceremony. No prior experience is necessary.
DATE - Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2002 TIME - 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. FEE - $30
This workshop will include a demonstration of the basic points in creating the nimonji oshikiri ash formation. There will also be a discussion of the various styles of haigata used at the Urasenke School of Tea. Participants are encouraged to bring their own brazier, with sifted ash in it, so they man receive guided practice. Sweets and tea will be served at the conclusion of the workshop.
DATE - Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2002 TIME - 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. FEE - $30
This traditional wagashi, Japan-ese sweet making, class will feature konashi, a kneaded sweet, made into fall shapes of chrysanthemums and maple leaves. This class will include both demonstration and hands-on practice. The freshly made sweets and tea will be served at the end of the class. Easy to follow recipes will also be provided. No prior experience is necessary.
* Please Email teatimes@chanoyu.com, for more information or to make reservations. Advance payment by mail will confirm your email reservations. As space is limited, cancellations must be made not later than 5-days before each event to receive a refund. Thank you.
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