PRESENTATIONS & HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES

FOR MUSEUMS, SCHOOLS, ORGANIZATIONS, CLUBS AND SMALL GROUPS

Linda (Sōri) Mosley and her sensei Sheila (Soshin) Fling have given presentations at Zilker Botanical Garden, the San Antonio Museum of Art, Apple Corporation, universities and senior living locations, and cultural festivals in the Austin metro area.

THREE OPTIONS

1) PRESENTATION TO A GROUP — The focus may be a general introduction to the history and current practice of the Japanese tea ritual, or specific aspects such as hospitality, wabi sabi aesthetics, or architecture and gardens. Photo Gallery below. Contact Linda Mosley

  • The introduction is followed by a narrated demonstration of an authentic tea ceremony.

  • Optional: Linda’s trained assistants, dressed in kimono, will serve a bowl of Japanese matcha tea and a confection to two or more members of the audience.

  • Location: Linda and her trained student assistants will bring special tea equipment to your location.

  • Fee: varies based on location and the number of guests who will be served tea.

  • Reserve a date: Please schedule one month in advance. Contact Linda Mosley

2) ATTEND A TEA CEREMONY — A Taste of Tea / One-time Introductory Lesson — After a brief introduction to Chado and the guest role, you will be served a bowl of matcha and a Japanese confection in an authentic tea ceremony, presented in the ryurei style, seated on chairs. Photo Gallery below. Contact Linda Mosley

  • Location: either at Linda’s home tea room in central Austin (for groups of up to six people), or at your location with Linda’s portable tea equipment.

  • Fee: varies based on location and number of guests.

  • To schedule: There are regularly available times at Linda’s home tea room; other dates may be available upon request. Please schedule two to four weeks in advance. Contact Linda Mosley

3) WHISKING MATCHA HANDS-ON LESSON for ages 10-100 — an enjoyable way to learn about the Japanese tea ritual and how to prepare matcha tea with a bamboo whisk. Participants take turns making tea for each other after a brief introduction to the Japanese tea ritual.

  • Location: at Linda’s home tea room for up to six participants, or at your location.

PHOTO GALLERY