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SEN Rikyu, the 16th-century tea master who perfected the Way of Tea, was once asked to explain what this Way entails. He replied that it was a matter of observing but seven rules:

- Make a satisfying bowl of tea
- Lay the charcoal so that the water boils efficiently
- Provide a sense of warmth in the winter and coolness in the summer
- Arrange the flowers as though they were in the field
- Be ready ahead of time
- Be prepared in case it should rain
- Act with utmost consideration toward your guests.

 

Tea Classes

The Way of Tea is best savored by those who study tea preparation. Classes emphasize the role of the guests as well as the host. You must be a member of the Urasenke Tea Ceremony Society to attend classes.

Those attending morning classes should arrive a minimum of thirty minutes before class time in order to purify the space and make the preparations for the tea ceremonies. Those attending afternoon classes should allow an appropriate time after the class to restore the space to the original condition for the next group of students.

Tuesdays 10:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m. & 5:30 p.m.
Thursdays 10:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m.
Fridays 10:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m.
Saturdays 10:00 a.m.

Fee: $300 for ten lessons / $35 for single lessons
Gift certificates are available from the office for these classes.

 

Chanoyu Student Application Form
Click here to download a PDF file version of the student membership application.
Make the check payable to Urasenke, Inc. and mail it with the completed form to the address above.

 

Go to the "EVENTS" section on this site
for information on introductory workshops.