CHANOYU (TEA CEREMONY) classes

This is a four-part fall series on the subject of the Japanese Way of Tea by licensed teachers of the Urasenke San Diego Association. Each workshop will touch upon different experiences and parts of Chado. It is not required to take all three classes, but it is encouraged for the individual to receive a fuller understanding of Tea.

Dates: October 26th

Time: 10:00AM-12:00PM

Location: Education Center / Gallery (In person)

Ticket: JFGM Member $40 per class | Non-member $60 per class

**Registration required. Admission included.

Each classes’ descriptions below.

Demystifying the Japanese Tea Ceremony

By Florizel Yasuhara (Soryu 宗留)

October 26th at 12pm - 2pm | at education center

This class will bring a better understanding on the esoteric subject of Chado, The Japanese Way of Tea. Learn how this centuries-old ritual combines the art of preparing and serving matcha tea with mindfulness that fosters mental clarity, inner peace and tranquility. Participants will engage with the beautiful spaces at the Japanese Friendship Garden and Museum and partake in a traditional tea sweet and bowl of tea.

Instructor bio:

Florizel has been studying Chado, the Japanese Way of Tea, ongoing now for 25 years. She is a San Diego native, but was first introduced to Tea during her college years in Northern California. Shortly after graduating, she received a one-year scholarship for intensive and immersive study of Chado in Kyoto, Japan, under the instruction of the Urasenke Grand Tea Master. She also received an Associate’s Degree in Japanese. Since returning from Kyoto, Florizel has been sharing her knowledge of Chado at the Japanese Friendship Garden in Balboa Park and in private lessons at her home. Her mission is to carry on the Grandmaster’s motto of Peacefulness Through a Bowl of Tea, which today is needed more than ever.