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JULY 2009 EVENTS
Tearoom Open to the Public:
Open Hearth
Open to all, this monthly lecture-presentation tea gathering
is a wonderful first-hand introduction to the Way of Tea. Come
to be a guest to savor the atmosphere and
flavors of the tearoom. Explore the suitable variations of each season along
with experiencing the underlying history and philosophy of the Way of Tea.
Reservations
are necessary and must be secured with a check. The fee is $25 and $30 at door.
Please telephone 415.433.6553 for more information.
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DATE: Wednesday,
July 8, 2009
TIME: 6:00pm
RSVP: Reservations are necessary and must be secured with a check.
Please telephone 415.433.6553.
FEE: $25 in advance, $30 at door
** Please telephone if your request is 3 days or less before
the event.
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CSUS Tea Presentation:
Friday, July 10
Chanoyu Presentation at Nakatani Sokiku Tearoom and Garden,
California State University in Sacramento
RSVP: Reservations are necessary.
Please contact Sally Hitchcock at 916-278-5954.
Introduction to Kagetsu
July 12, at 10am
Mahoko Dahte, Foundation member, will organize introductory classes on kagetsu. Any student who has studied tana-usucha is welcome to participate and learn basics of kagetsu. Registration for all 5 classes is necessary. $50 for the series. Maximum number: 10 students.
Class Chaji
Friday, July 17 chaji preparations
Saturday, July 18 Chaji
Welcoming guests to the formal chaji tea gathering is the raison d’etre of studying chanoyu. One of the seven forms of formal gathering is selected for study, with students taking the various responsibilities belonging to both host and guest. This opportunity to study and experience chaji is offered to full time students of the Urasenke Foundation.
Yawaragi-Kai
Sunday, July 19 & Sunday, July 26
Okuden Classes
Friday, July 24 & Saturday, July 25
Northern California Chayu no Kai Events
Sunday, July 26, 9am
Kagetsu Class
The Northern California Chayu no Kai or Friends of Tea Association provides opportunities for camaraderie and the enjoyment of the culture of tea among younger practitioners of the Way of Tea. Chayu no Kai membership is open to all. Some activities are based on knowledge of tea practice. Friends of Tea events include regular kagetsu classes in addition to various workshops, chakai and chaji throughout the year. Please call the Foundation at 415.433.6553 for more information.
Educational Gatherings
The Foundation welcomes school groups (kindergarten through university) and other groups for lecture-presentations at its tearoom facilities. These occasions are individually designed to the interests of each group such as language, literature, esthetics, philosophy, or history. Please telephone 415.433.6553 to make arrangements.
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