Omotesenke School of the Japanese Tea Ceremony
Instructor: Joy Mari Sato, Sojyu
1:00pm-3:00pm
The First and Last Saturday of the month, June 2024 through October 2024
Joy's Tea Ceremony Name, given to her by her Tea Teacher in 1985 is Sojyu, meaning "fortunate one".
In this class, tea students will be instructed on how to do MIZU YA preparation. The basics of the Thin Tea Ceremony (Ousu Cha) will be demonstrated at every session. In the last thirty minutes of the Tea session, there will be practice in writing the calligraphy piece, ENSO (Completion), WA )Harmony), KOKORO (Heart, Spirit, Love), and OCHA (Tea).
Topics of Discussion: The 4 Principles of the Japanese Tea Ceremony:
- WA (Harmony)
- Kei (Respect)
- Kei (Purity)
- Jaku (Tranquility)
Philosophy of the Japanese Tea Ceremony:
- Ichigo Ichie (One Encounter, One Opportunity)
- "Make Tea with your heart, not your hand, make it without making it in the stillness of your mind."
- What is the sound of Cha no yu? Cha no yu sounds like the WIND IN THE PINE. (Matsu Kaze)
- "Never fail to learn from the pure voice of an ever flowing mountain stream splashing over the rocks"
Class Dates: June 1 & 29, July 6 & 27, August 3 & 31, September 7 & 28, and October 5 & 26.
Class is held in our 3rd Floor Boardroom, located in the Helen Thatcher White art galleries building.
Please register in advance to reserve your seat and please let us know if you need to cancel your reservation so we can offer your seat to another guest.
July 27, 2024
1:00pm-3:00pm
$10
August 3, 2024
1:00pm-3:00pm
$10
August 31, 2024
1:00pm-3:00pm
$10
September 7, 2024
1:00pm-3:00pm
$10
September 28, 2024
1:00pm-3:00pm
$10
October 5, 2024
1:00pm-3:00pm
$10
October 26, 2024
1:00pm-3:00pm
$10
Please note that by enrolling in this class, you understand that the Arts Center's staff and/or Photographer-in-Residence may stop by to photograph the class for educational, marketing, and promotion purposes. By enrolling in this class you understand that if you wish to not be included in photographs, you are asked to alert your instructor and/or the Arts Center of your wishes and your wishes will be respected. A full copy of the Arts Center's Photo Release Policy can be provided anytime upon request and will also be provided in the classroom. Please let us know if you have any concerns.
Also note that by enrolling in this class, you are agreeing to abide by the following policies:
Liability Release
All enrolled Participants, Students, and/or Parents/Guardians recognize and understand that any new endeavor presents a potential risk. I/we hereby agree to indemnify the Sangre de Cristo Arts and Conference Center and the Buell Children’s Museum, its instructors, officers, directors, agents, and employees from any liability resulting from any injury that may occur to the participant while attending or visiting the Sangre de Cristo Arts & Conference Center’s Clay Studio.
Behavior
All participants are responsible for exhibiting respectful, kind behavior on campus. Participants will be held accountable for their behavior and any property damage. Inappropriate behavior from any participant will not be tolerated and may result in their removal from the studio without a refund. Examples of behavior that will result in removal from studio spaces include but are not limited to:
- Violating the Studio Rules
- Disregarding requests and/or safety instructions given by Studio Manager
- Climbing/ striking/ defacing the campus sculptures and interactive art pieces
- Use of inappropriate language while on campus
- Running/ screaming/ roughhousing while inside the museum
- Bringing drugs, alcohol, firearms/ weaponry, or toys that mimic their appearance
- Hitting/biting/causing harm to instructors, staff, or other participants in Arts Center programs
Inclusion
The Sangre de Cristo Arts & Conference Center does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, or national/ethnic origin. We ask all participants to be inclusive and respectful of all other participants, guests, instructors, and staff.