Chado
URASENKE: Wa Kei Sei Jaku Koyoshitsu
Tea Ceremony: The Way of Tea
Students will learn procedures for making tea as well as how to integrate the spirit of tea into their study and daily lives.
Class instructions will be adapted to the level of experience of students. The introductory course will cover how to consume sweets and tea as a guest, etiquette, and historical background.
- 7 Classes
- Minimum Age: 18
- New Students: Start of Series
- Series Start: Spring, Fall
Necessary equipment includes: Fukusa set including fukusa, kobukusa, yo-ji and kai-shi. Please ask instructors about information on purchasing the equipment.
Attires: Bring clean white socks or tabi to change into for the class. Modest attire-mid calf skirt/dress or trousers is most comfortable (no jeans). Avoid wearing perfumes, fragrances, or bright nail polish. Remove any finger jewelry and watches.
What to expect: It may be necessary to sit on your knees for more than twenty minutes to do most of the procedures during the classes. However, we will be in various groups, and we will be using the table and chair method as well. Any physical or dietary concerns should be brought forward. (Sweets served may contain beans, eggs, soy, flour, rice, dairy, sesame, or other allergens.)
JCCC Membership is required. To apply/renew JCCC membership, please submit a membership application.
Instructors
Kazuko Baba, Sachiko Iwata, and Sumiko Yamashita