Classes

At Yusuian, there are weekly classes in Chado where students can learn the fundamental principles of traditional Japanese tea ceremony and practice Temae. A Chado class is not a one-time experience; it's ongoing for years, sometimes a lifetime.

Fundamental Principles

Since its inception over 400 years ago, the Urasenke School of Tea has stood firmly on the fundamental principles of (和敬清寂), or:

和 Wa (Harmony)

敬 Kei (Respect)

清 Sei (Purity)

寂 Jaku (Tranquility)

These principals were taught by the founder of Chado, Sen no Rikyu.

Attire

Wearing a kimono is preferable, or other comfortable attire, with white socks. No jeans or short skirts are allowed. Please remove jewelry and watches. Abstain from wearing strong perfume. Please tie up/back long hair.

Tea room etiquette

Please walk quietly, and do not touch or lean on the wall or the shoji (paper) screens.

Class Schedule

*Classes for ongoing students only and not for one-time experience.

(subject to changes)

Tuesday class: 4pm
Thursday class: 10am
Saturday class: 1st class at 10am
　　　　　　2nd class at 1pm

Registration Fee

Urasenke Kyoto Registration fee of $100 and an annual Urasenke Los Angeles Association membership fee of $25 for enrolled students and $45 for adult ($55 for Chamei holders).

Class Fee

Regular $30 per class
For students $25 per class
Oku no Okeiko $40 per class

Material

A “sensu” (fan), “fukusa” (silk cloth) and “kaishi” (paper) are the basic requirements.
If you do not have any, you may purchase them at registration.

Chado Introduction for the first timers and one-time experience

We host a Chado introduction event in Spring and Autumn to present an introductory history of Chado, procedures, aesthetics, etc., to the first-timers, and the experience only interest guest. The event details will be posted on Facebook. Please note that seats are limited.