Four-Week Lesson Series with Linda Mosley

Join a four-week series and continue with more series if you wish to keep learning. Individual lessons are about 1 hour long, while lessons for two people last 1.5 to 2 hours. Students may also choose to gain experience by helping with public presentations Photo Gallery and taking part in our student group’s chakai (tea gatherings). Photos below.

  • Beginner Level: Learn the informal Bonryaku temae (盆略点前) tray method. Description below. CURRENT SCHEDULE.

  • Kyojo Level: Learn additional procedures with an Urasenke kyojo (許状), the official license to study. Description below. CURRENT SCHEDULE.

  • Location: Linda’s home tea room in central Austin. Lessons are mainly conducted while seated at a low table, ryurei (立礼); lessons conducted while sitting in the seiza position (正座) kneeling on tatami, are available. Photo Gallery below.

  • Fee: Schedule 4 classes at a time, $100 total, includes matcha and a Japanese confection at each class. Lessons can be rescheduled with 24 hour notice; no refund with less than 24 hour notice. CURRENT SCHEDULE.

  • Resources: Lesson Guidebooks & Handouts / Tea Utensil Info / Reading

  • Contact Linda for more information and to enroll.

Beginner Level

Learn the casual Bonryaku temae (盆略点前) tray method, the roles of host and guest, how to choose and care for utensils, Chado principles, and the connection to Japanese culture and arts. Classes have one to six participants and each series consists of four weekly lessons. Most people can master doing the Bonryaku temae for family and friends in about twelve lessons.

Kyojo Level

Photo: Tsurigama (hanging kettle) used in March.

If a student wants to learn more than the Bonryaku temae, the teacher applies for the student’s Urasenke kyojo, the official license for more advanced training.

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 also enjoy attending our shachu (group) tea gatherings (Photos below) and assisting with public presentations.

PHOTO GALLERY — Lessons and Student Events

Robiraki Chakai - November 2024 - Changing to the ro season, and presenting kyojo to students.

Shoburo Chakai - May 2024 - Changing to the furo season and farewell to a student.

April 2023 - Farewell Chakai for Student

January 2023 - Hatsugama chaji (first kettle of the year gathering) for Linda Mosley sensei’s students.