The Way of Tea: Introduction to Japanese Tea Ceremonies

Art of the Japanese Tea

The Way of Tea: Introduction to Japanese Tea Ceremonies

Saturdays, 1:00PM - 2:00PM

Instructor: Joy Sato

FREE CLASS

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.

Joy's Tea Ceremony Name, given to her by her Tea Teacher in 1985 is Sojyu, meaning "fortunate one". 

This weekly class welcomes return students and new students anytime. Each week is a stand-alone lesson and practice in the art of tea ceremonies. During these sessions, participants will have opportunities to take turns as hosts/hostesses as well as tea guests. Topics you will learn in this class series include how to make a bowl of tea, the principals of the Japanese Tea Ceremony, Tea as a Tradition and Artistic Expression, Appreciation of art objects and training in being present and mindful, and expressions in calligraphy at the end of each session. 

Principals of the Japanese Tea Ceremony include: Wa (harmony), Kei (respect), Sei (purity), Jaku (tranquility), and Ichigo Ichigo (one opportunity, one encounter).

Expressions in Calligraphy include the characters: Enso (completion, infinity, eternity), Kokoro (heart, spirit, love), and Wa (harmony)

Classes from June 15th through July 15

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The Way of Tea: Introduction to Japanese Tea Ceremonies - June 17
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The Way of Tea: Introduction to Japanese Tea Ceremonies - June 24
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The Way of Tea: Introduction to Japanese Tea Ceremonies - July 1
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The Way of Tea: Introduction to Japanese Tea Ceremonies - July 8
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The Way of Tea: Introduction to Japanese Tea Ceremonies - July 15
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Classes from July 22nd through August 19th

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The Way of Tea: Introduction to Japanese Tea Ceremonies - July 22
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The Way of Tea: Introduction to Japanese Tea Ceremonies - July 29
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The Way of Tea: Introduction to Japanese Tea Ceremonies - August 5
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The Way of Tea: Introduction to Japanese Tea Ceremonies - August 12
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The Way of Tea: Introduction to Japanese Tea Ceremonies - August 19
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Classes from August 26th through September 23rd

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The Way of Tea: Introduction to Japanese Tea Ceremonies - August 26
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The Way of Tea: Introduction to Japanese Tea Ceremonies - September 2
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The Way of Tea: Introduction to Japanese Tea Ceremonies - September 9
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The Way of Tea: Introduction to Japanese Tea Ceremonies - September 16
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The Way of Tea: Introduction to Japanese Tea Ceremonies - September 23
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Classes from September 30th through October 28th

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The Way of Tea: Introduction to Japanese Tea Ceremonies - September 30
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The Way of Tea: Introduction to Japanese Tea Ceremonies - October 7
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The Way of Tea: Introduction to Japanese Tea Ceremonies - October 14
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The Way of Tea: Introduction to Japanese Tea Ceremonies - October 21
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The Way of Tea: Introduction to Japanese Tea Ceremonies - October 28
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