Thanks to all the great students who participated in the classes and workshops! I'll be organizing some continuing classes to build on what was presented in the intro workshops so look forward to seeing many of you again in the future at those.
May has been a busy month for tea. In addition to teaching on Thursday afternoons and my own study on Saturday afternoons, I taught a four-week introductory course at the Nikkei Centre, attended the 50th anniversary celebrations of Urasenke Vancouver Tankokai and finished it off with a half-day introductory course again at the Nikkei Centre this past Saturday afternoon. After three and four days a week wearing kimono, transitioning to a hitoe unlined kimono felt so light and airy!
Thanks to all the great students who participated in the classes and workshops! I'll be organizing some continuing classes to build on what was presented in the intro workshops so look forward to seeing many of you again in the future at those.
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Once again, I will be teaching an introductory tea ceremony course next month at the Nikkei Centre in Burnaby. It is filling up quickly, but there are still a couple of spaces available. Please contact the Nikkei Centre directly to register (see below for details). Introduction to Japanese Tea Ceremony in four sessions Wednesdays: May 8, 15, 22, 29 6:30–8:30 pm At the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre 6688 Southoaks Crescent, Burnaby, BC V5E 4M7 Fee $100 / 4 classes (materials and HST included), no drop-ins Limited to 8 students. Minimum of 4 or class will be cancelled. This class will be conducted in English and is appropriate for beginning students interested in the history and cultural context of tea in Japan who want to acquire a basic understanding of matcha tea preparation. Students will learn fundamentals of the Way of Tea in the Omotesenke style, including proper etiquette for guests, how to move around in the tea room, basic Japanese phrases for serving and receiving tea, and how to handle utensils when preparing tea. No prior knowledge of tea ceremony or Japanese language is required. Each session will include a lecture-style component as well as hands-on participation in a tea ceremony with matcha tea and Japanese sweets. Sessions are held in a traditional tatami room. Instructor: Maiko Behr, Omotesenke School (表千家地方講師) For more information, see: http://centre.nikkeiplace.org/nnmcc-omotesenke-tea-ceremony-evening-class-je/ To register: call 604-777-7000 or email info@nikkeiplace.org Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre presents Celebrate Spring Festival of Colour Saturday, April 13, 2013, 11:30 am – 4:00 pm FREE Admission 6688 Southoaks Crescent (at Kingsway & Sperling), Burnaby A FUN, FAMILY FRIENDLY EVENT The Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre presents Celebrate Spring at Nikkei Centre! on Saturday, April 13, 11:30 am to 4pm. Located at Nikkei Place in Burnaby with a beautiful Japanese Canadian garden and cherry blossoms along the sidewalk. This is a free spring event featuring kimono dress-up, tea ceremony, make your own haiku, Kids Crafts, and much more. Enjoy a special Sakura Bento lunch. Japanese tea and sweets will be on site. Shop for kimono, handmade Japanese fashion accessories, jewellery, soap, and much more. Order your special Sakura Bento lunch $12+tax in advance at 604.777.7000 by Wednesday, April 10th. This event will also feature a membership drive — visit our membership table to learn about the benefits and to get your membership card on site. Every new and renewing member receives a gift and a chance to win a prize! You may also learn about our membership benefits program here. EVENT PROGRAM MAIN STAGE 11:30 am First Nations Blessing by Sam George, Squamish Elder 12:00 pm Japanese Taiko drumming by Sansho Daiko 12:30 pm Korean Percussion ensemble by Hee Hee Rock Rock (Van NamSaDang) 1:00 pm Japanese Choir by Sakura Singers 1:30 pm Korean Choir by Vancouver Women’s Choir 2:00 pm Japanese Dance by Satsuki-kai 2:30 pm Yosakoi dance by Van City Soran 3:00 pm Korean drums by Cheondoong Performing Arts Society 3:30 pm Okinawan dance and drumming by Vancouver Okinawa Taiko Ellipse Lobby – Displays Nikkei Centre – Information & Membership Traditional Japanese tea ceremony presented by Urasenke Tankoukai Vancouver Association Special Foods and Craft vendors Intergenerational Room 105 Decorate beautiful paper butterfly balancing toys Make mini koinobori (carp streamer) Enjoy folding intricate origami Face painting Haiku Display by Gladstone Japanese Language School Second Floor Try on a kimono (*by donation) Visit our TAIKEN historical exhibit NNMCC Annual General Meeting at 3:00 pm – Large Activity Room (all members welcome! refreshments served) Enjoy the beautiful Japanese Canadian garden and cherry trees! Introduction to Japanese Tea Ceremony in five sessions Wednesdays: February 13, 20, 27, March 6, 13 7:00–8:30 pm At the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre 6688 Southoaks Crescent, Burnaby, BC V5E 4M7 Fee $100 / 5 classes (materials and HST included), no drop-ins Limited to 8 students. Minimum 4 or class will be cancelled. This class will be conducted in English and is appropriate for beginning students interested in the history and cultural context of tea in Japan who want to acquire a basic understanding of matcha tea preparation. Students will learn fundamentals of the Way of Tea in the Omotesenke style, including proper etiquette for guests, how to move around in the tea room, basic Japanese phrases for serving and receiving tea, and how to handle utensils when preparing tea. No prior knowledge of tea ceremony or Japanese language is required. Each session will include a lecture-style component as well as hands-on participation in a tea ceremony with matcha tea and Japanese sweets. Sessions are held in a traditional tatami room. Instructor: Maiko Behr, Omotesenke regional instructor (表千家地方講師) For more information, see: http://centre.nikkeiplace.org/nnmcc-omotesenke-tea-ceremony-evening-class-je/ To register: call 604-777-7000 or email info@nikkeiplace.org I will be teaching a five-session introductory course on chanoyu (Japanese tea ceremony) at the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre in Burnaby, BC, this fall. The class will be conducted in Japanese and/or English, as necessary, and is open to anyone interested in learning basic techniques and cultural background of the chanoyu. It is intended for those with little to no experience and will cover the basics of being a guest and fundamentals of tea preparation. Aspects of arts and culture integral to the practice and appreciation of tea will also be addressed. Date & Time: Wednesdays: Nov 14 – Dec 12 (5 sessions) 7 pm to 8:30 pm Fee: $100 / 5 classes (materials, HST included) Registration and information: 604.777.7000 or info@nikkeiplace.org (Nikkei Centre) *Limited 8 students, Min 4 or class will be cancelled. *Attire: No jeans or miniskirt. Please bring a pair of white socks. I am pleased to announce that we will be continuing the UBC Chanoyu Study Group this fall. Thanks again to UBC Housing for allowing the use of the tatami room at Ritsumeikan UBC House for these sessions.
We look forward to welcoming a new group of members looking to share their interest in matcha, Japanese sweets, calligraphy, flowers, art, kimonos, ceramics, or whatever your particular interest in tea ceremony might be. No knowledge of tea preparation, Japanese language, or any aspect of tea ceremony is necessary. Beginners and seasoned veterans alike are welcome. There will be three sessions during the fall term: September 22, October 13, and November 10. Please see the full description under Cultural Programs>UBC Chanoyu on this site or email ubc-chanoyu<at>handsonjapan.com for additional information and registration for the group. |
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