Lessons — Chado Austin

LESSONS & WORKSHOPS With Linda Mosley

Single Introductory Lessons / Workshops

All lessons and workshops are done while seated at a low table, a style called ryurei 立礼 or ritusurei-shiki. It was developed by the Urasenke grand-master Gengensai Seichu Soshitsu in 1872, for those who are not able to sit in the traditional seiza 正座, formal kneeling position on a tatami floor. See photo gallery below.
Fee varies based on location and number of participants.
Linda’s tea master name is Sōri 宗利 and she holds the rank of Sennin koushi, 2nd degree instructor, from the Urasenke Foundation 裏千家.

Contact Linda for more information and to schedule.

A Taste of Tea is a one-time introduction to Chado and instruction in the guest’s role as you participate in an informal tea ceremony. See current schedule.
Whisking Matcha Workshop one session to learn how to prepare matcha tea.
Tea-related Pottery Lessons - series of two-lessons or more.

Beginning students make tea for each other.

Weekly Lessons

CURRENT SCHEDULE. In-person lessons are held at Linda’s home tea room in central Austin. Online lessons with Zoom are also available.
Lessons are 立礼棚 ryurei (special table and chairs) rather than seiza (kneeling on tatami).
Beginner lessons for one person are about 1 hour long; group lessons are 2 hours long.
Lesson Guidebooks & Handouts / Tea Utensil Info / Reading
Fee: Schedule 4 classes at a time, $100 total, includes matcha and confections at in-person lessons.
Contact Linda for more information and to enroll.

BEGINNER INTRODUCTION SERIES — Learn the informal Bonryaku Temae (tray method). Instruction includes: an introduction to the host and guest roles; how to select and care for utensils, the principles of Chado; and how Chado relates to Japanese culture and arts. Class size is one to four people. Schedule 4 weekly lessons at a time. Most people learn to do Bonryaku Temae for family and friends in 10-12 lessons.

BEYOND BEGINNER LESSONS (Nyumon level) — During weekly lessons students practice both the host and guest roles while learning variations of the usucha and koicha temae (procedures for preparing thin and thick matcha). We also delve into the history and philosphy of Chado as well as the aesthetics of choosing a theme and utensils for a tea gathering. Students have the opportunity to gain experience by assisting with public demonstrations for area schools and organizations that our shachu (group) presents each year. Class size is one or two people. Bi-weekly lessons are an option. CURRENT SCHEDULE.