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tea demos |
Chado is a gift of hospitality that, through the medium of powdered green tea,
offers sanctuary for the spirit in which to experience renewal.
Transmitted since the 17th century by the Urasenke Konnichian of Kyoto,
Japan, chado weaves together aesthetic, social and spiritual aspects of
Japanese culture.
SEATTLE ART MUSEUM, RYOKUSUIAN TEAHOUSE
The 3-mat tearoom, Arbor of Green Reflecting Waters, is the setting for monthly
chado demonstrations from February-November, except August, on Tuesdays at
11AM and Sundays at 2:30 PM. Demonstrations last approximately 40 minutes.
Free with reservations.
For a complete listing please visit CALENDAR
For reservations call SAM box office at (206) 654-3121,Tuesday through Friday,
between 10am and 4pm or visit online at Seattle Art Museum.
Demonstrations are presented by Seizankai, a group comprised of tea
practitioners of various traditions of chado. For information about joining
Seizankai please contact Urasenke Foundation Seattle Branch.
WASHINGTON PARK ARBORETUM JAPANESE GARDEN, SHOSEIAN
TEAHOUSE
The 6-tatami mat tearoom, Arbor of the Murmuring Pines, is the setting for
introductory chado tea gatherings and demonstrations from March-November.
Inside the teahouse: introductory chado tea gatherings
Sunday and weekday introductory chado tea gatherings lasting approximately
40 minutes are presented by Urasenke Foundation Seattle Branch. Tea tickets
are $10 and may be purchased at the Garden ticket booth. Reservations are
recommended as seating is limited to 10 participants. Business attire or kimono
is customary. Jeans, bare feet, heavy perfume and rings are avoided. Sundays,
March-November; Weekdays, June-August.
Outside the teahouse: chado tea demonstrations
Saturday chado tea demonstrations lasting approximately 40 minutes are
presented by Shoseikai. No reservations are required as visitors view the
demonstration from the patio. The demonstrations are free, however, a $10 tea
ticket may be purchased at the Garden ticket booth to enjoy a bowl tea and
sweets. Saturdays, April-October.
Saturday chado demonstrations are presented by Shoseikai, a group comprised
of tea practitioners of various traditions of chado. For information about joining
Shoseikai please contact Urasenke Foundation Seattle Branch.
For a complete listing please visit CALENDAR.
For tickets and reservations call the Seattle Japanese Garden at (206) 684-4725.
offers sanctuary for the spirit in which to experience renewal.
Transmitted since the 17th century by the Urasenke Konnichian of Kyoto,
Japan, chado weaves together aesthetic, social and spiritual aspects of
Japanese culture.
SEATTLE ART MUSEUM, RYOKUSUIAN TEAHOUSE
The 3-mat tearoom, Arbor of Green Reflecting Waters, is the setting for monthly
chado demonstrations from February-November, except August, on Tuesdays at
11AM and Sundays at 2:30 PM. Demonstrations last approximately 40 minutes.
Free with reservations.
For a complete listing please visit CALENDAR
For reservations call SAM box office at (206) 654-3121,Tuesday through Friday,
between 10am and 4pm or visit online at Seattle Art Museum.
Demonstrations are presented by Seizankai, a group comprised of tea
practitioners of various traditions of chado. For information about joining
Seizankai please contact Urasenke Foundation Seattle Branch.
WASHINGTON PARK ARBORETUM JAPANESE GARDEN, SHOSEIAN
TEAHOUSE
The 6-tatami mat tearoom, Arbor of the Murmuring Pines, is the setting for
introductory chado tea gatherings and demonstrations from March-November.
Inside the teahouse: introductory chado tea gatherings
Sunday and weekday introductory chado tea gatherings lasting approximately
40 minutes are presented by Urasenke Foundation Seattle Branch. Tea tickets
are $10 and may be purchased at the Garden ticket booth. Reservations are
recommended as seating is limited to 10 participants. Business attire or kimono
is customary. Jeans, bare feet, heavy perfume and rings are avoided. Sundays,
March-November; Weekdays, June-August.
Outside the teahouse: chado tea demonstrations
Saturday chado tea demonstrations lasting approximately 40 minutes are
presented by Shoseikai. No reservations are required as visitors view the
demonstration from the patio. The demonstrations are free, however, a $10 tea
ticket may be purchased at the Garden ticket booth to enjoy a bowl tea and
sweets. Saturdays, April-October.
Saturday chado demonstrations are presented by Shoseikai, a group comprised
of tea practitioners of various traditions of chado. For information about joining
Shoseikai please contact Urasenke Foundation Seattle Branch.
For a complete listing please visit CALENDAR.
For tickets and reservations call the Seattle Japanese Garden at (206) 684-4725.
EXPERIENCE CHADO, THE WAY OF TEA
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