
Chanoyu Classes in the Urasenke Tradition
Instructors
UW Chado Course
CLASS LOCATION
5125 40th N.E., Seattle, WA 98105
INTRODUCTORY CLASS
If you are interested in becoming a tea student we invite you to
observe a class and meet teachers and students. The fee for a
single class is $35. Call (206) 328-6018 to schedule.
CONTINUING CLASSES
The continuing classes are for those who have participated in an
introductory class and/or those with prior experience. This class
signifies a commitment to a long-term course of study. Classes
typically have five or fewer students. Tuition (gessha) is $300 per
quarter for ten classes. Tuition is due at the beginning of the
quarter. If the fees prove to be a hardship, let us know so that we
can arrive at a solution. Non-resident single class fee is $35. In
addition to tuition, students pay annual dues and license fees as
required.
SCHEDULE 2013 Summer Quarter June 5-August 31
Wednesday
10:00AM advanced
Thursday
10:00AM elementary and intermediate (openings)
5:15PM elementary and intermediate
Friday
12:00PM elementary, intermediate and advanced
2:30PM elementary and intermediate (openings)
Saturday
10:00AM all levels
2:00PM all levels
CURRICULUM
Beginning Study
Bonryaku temae (tray tea procedure)
Usucha temae (thin tea procedure)
Elementary Study
Shozumi demae (initial charcoal procedure)
Koicha temae (thick tea procedure)
Gozumi demae (second charcoal procedure)
Intermediate Study
Week one Konarai (16 fundamental procedures)
Week two Shichijishiki (Ensemble tea procedures)
Week three Shikaden (four verbal-transmission procedures)
Week four Shikaden (four verbal-transmission procedures)
Advanced Study
Week one Konarai (16 fundamental procedures)
Week two Shichijishiki (Ensemble tea procedures)
Week three Shikaden (four verbal transmission procedures)
Week four Okuden (five advanced tea procedures)
TEACHER TRAINING
The teacher training is offered to those wishing to teach. Please
contact your instructor for a UW Chado teaching assistant
position.
WORKSHOPS (KOSHUKAI)
Deepen your practice by participating in an intensive workshop
(koshukai). Group intensives are offered in summer and winter.
Qualifications and fees vary according to each program. Individual
intensives may scheduled throughout the year by request.
Studies are tailored to meet the objectives of the participant.
Room, board and ground transportation are optional. Call or email
to make reservations.
LICENSES (OMENJO)
Traditional Japanese art forms are transmitted from teacher to
student. Licenses are issued to initiate and mark a student’s
progress. Students with a desire to continue classes may apply for
the beginning Shokyu license. As the student progresses further
licenses will be issued to correspond to the course of study. Please
see the Curriculum for a full description of the various licenses.
License fees vary.
CHAJI/CHAKAI FEES
Full-length tea gathering (chaji) fees are $50 per half-day of
contact hours outside of regular class + food. Abbreviated tea
gathering fees (chakai) apply to hosts and guests. Fees vary.
ATTENDANCE
Please email the office ahead of time if you will be absent. There are
no make-up classes, but you may attend a class in another
section during the quarter by appointment. If you will be absent
for four or more weeks, please discuss payment with your
instructor.

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