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| U R A S E N K E SEATTLE BRANCH Transmitting the living art of Chado, the Way of Tea, through harmony, respect, purity and tranquility |
BRANCH CLASSES
STUDY
The living art of Chado brings together many aspects of traditional and
contemporary Japanese culture guided by the ethical-aesthetic of wabi. Wabi is
expressed in the values of modesty, restraint, sincerity and accord and in the
aesthetic that favors asymmetry, austerity and rusticity. The Way of Tea, uses
the medium of preparing, serving and receiving tea, as a vehicle to integrate
body, mind and spirit to provide a pattern for living that is fresh and vital.
INTRODUCTORY CLASS
The Introductory Class is for those who have an interest in becoming a tea
student. This class is a one-time experience. However, due to the pace of study,
those who want to continue tea studies should expect to take this course more
than once to absorb all the material before proceeding to the continuing class
level.
Single class fee is $35, plus admission to the Washington Park Arboretum
Japanese Garden. The two-hour class meets at Shoseian teahouse on Sundays
from 10am. Please call UFSB at (206) 324.1483 to schedule a class.
CONTINUING CLASSES
The Continuing Classes are for students who have taken the Introductory Class
and for those with prior experience. This level signifies a commitment to a long-
term course of study.
Tuition is $250 for one class per week for ten weeks, plus admission to the
Washington Park Arboretum Japanese Garden. Classes meet at Shoseian
teahouse on Monday afternoons, Friday evenings, Wednesday, Thursday, and
Saturday mornings, and Saturday afternoons. For a complete listing please see
Calendar.
Tuition (gessha) is payable quarterly regardless of a student’s attendance. In
addition, a continuing student is expected to become a member.
Tuition is due at the beginning of the quarter. If it becomes necessary for a
student to take an extended leave of absence (defined as 2 or more months) a
tuition of $35 per month will apply. If the monthly fees prove to be a hardship
for any continuing student, please let us know so that we may arrive at a solution.
ADVANCED CLASSES
Training for advanced certification is offered monthly. The class fee of $140 is
divided among participants and due on the day of instruction.
WORKSHOPS
Intensive classes are offered twice a year in summer and winter. The fee is $70
per day which includes obento lunch. Membership in an Urasenke organization
is required. Qualification to study varies with each program.
LICENSE FEES
Like most transmitted Japanese art forms, licenses are required to initiate and
mark a student’s progress. Students who complete the Introductory Class must
obtain the introductory licenses. These licenses will cover the course of study
over the next several years. Please see the Urasenke Curriculum above for a full
description of the various licenses.
CHAJI FEES
Seattle Branch offers special classes in full-length tea gatherings. Chaji fees
are $35 per half-day of contact hours + food.
ATTENDANCE
Please inform the office ahead of time if you are unable to attend class.
Event fees should be placed in an envelope with your name written on it.
CLASS LOCATION
All weekly classes are held in the Shoseian Teahouse in the Washington Park
Arboretum Japanese Garden unless otherwise stated. Branch students and
visitors to Shoseian teahouse in the Garden are required to pay admission.
Please visit the CALENDAR for dates and times.
_______________________________________________________
INSTRUCTORS
Bonnie Soshin Mitchell
Timothy Sowa Olson
The living art of Chado brings together many aspects of traditional and
contemporary Japanese culture guided by the ethical-aesthetic of wabi. Wabi is
expressed in the values of modesty, restraint, sincerity and accord and in the
aesthetic that favors asymmetry, austerity and rusticity. The Way of Tea, uses
the medium of preparing, serving and receiving tea, as a vehicle to integrate
body, mind and spirit to provide a pattern for living that is fresh and vital.
INTRODUCTORY CLASS
The Introductory Class is for those who have an interest in becoming a tea
student. This class is a one-time experience. However, due to the pace of study,
those who want to continue tea studies should expect to take this course more
than once to absorb all the material before proceeding to the continuing class
level.
Single class fee is $35, plus admission to the Washington Park Arboretum
Japanese Garden. The two-hour class meets at Shoseian teahouse on Sundays
from 10am. Please call UFSB at (206) 324.1483 to schedule a class.
CONTINUING CLASSES
The Continuing Classes are for students who have taken the Introductory Class
and for those with prior experience. This level signifies a commitment to a long-
term course of study.
Tuition is $250 for one class per week for ten weeks, plus admission to the
Washington Park Arboretum Japanese Garden. Classes meet at Shoseian
teahouse on Monday afternoons, Friday evenings, Wednesday, Thursday, and
Saturday mornings, and Saturday afternoons. For a complete listing please see
Calendar.
Tuition (gessha) is payable quarterly regardless of a student’s attendance. In
addition, a continuing student is expected to become a member.
Tuition is due at the beginning of the quarter. If it becomes necessary for a
student to take an extended leave of absence (defined as 2 or more months) a
tuition of $35 per month will apply. If the monthly fees prove to be a hardship
for any continuing student, please let us know so that we may arrive at a solution.
ADVANCED CLASSES
Training for advanced certification is offered monthly. The class fee of $140 is
divided among participants and due on the day of instruction.
WORKSHOPS
Intensive classes are offered twice a year in summer and winter. The fee is $70
per day which includes obento lunch. Membership in an Urasenke organization
is required. Qualification to study varies with each program.
LICENSE FEES
Like most transmitted Japanese art forms, licenses are required to initiate and
mark a student’s progress. Students who complete the Introductory Class must
obtain the introductory licenses. These licenses will cover the course of study
over the next several years. Please see the Urasenke Curriculum above for a full
description of the various licenses.
CHAJI FEES
Seattle Branch offers special classes in full-length tea gatherings. Chaji fees
are $35 per half-day of contact hours + food.
ATTENDANCE
Please inform the office ahead of time if you are unable to attend class.
Event fees should be placed in an envelope with your name written on it.
CLASS LOCATION
All weekly classes are held in the Shoseian Teahouse in the Washington Park
Arboretum Japanese Garden unless otherwise stated. Branch students and
visitors to Shoseian teahouse in the Garden are required to pay admission.
Please visit the CALENDAR for dates and times.
_______________________________________________________
INSTRUCTORS
Bonnie Soshin Mitchell
Timothy Sowa Olson
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