Hana wo rō sureba kaori koromo ni mitsu “Playing with Flowers, the Fragrance Permeates our Robes”
Chabana, the artful expression of bringing nature into the tearoom by way of flowers, encapsulates the essence of subdued and quiet taste, synonymous with the Tea Ceremony. These arrangements showcase a minimal selection of perennial flowers and grasses, thoughtfully arranged in a vase and displayed in the tearoom alcove. Through the understated presentation of flowers, the ephemeral beauty of nature and the poignant cycle of seasonal change are unveiled.
By cultivating Chabana plants in our gardens and exploring our neighborhoods for Chabana materials, we become attuned to the subtle shifts in the natural world around us. This practice invites us to appreciate the fleeting moments and delicate nuances of the ever-changing seasons.
Chabana Workshop with KAWASAKI Kimiyo (Sasebo, Japan)
Where: EWCC Tearooms (East Building 2nd Floor) and Conference Room (West Building, 1st Floor)
When: Sunday, September 14 | Tea 2:30PM-3:30PM | Flowers 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Fee: $35
RSVP: by September 4
What to bring: a favorite vase, flowers, and flower scissors
Entrance: through the green door in the alley
We are honored to welcome Chabana master Ms. Kimiyo Kawasaki from Sasebo, Japan. For the fourth consecutive year, Kimiyo-sensei will lead a workshop for East-West Chanoyu Center members and the broader Tea community.
Prior to the workshop, you are invited to the Zuishin’an tearooms to enjoy a bowl of matcha and traditional sweets. We hope you will join us for another enriching workshop when Kimiyo-sensei returns to Seattle in the fall.
PowerPoint Slides courtesy of Maiko Behr sensei of sabiteaarts.com, Vancouver, B.C. Images of the progress of our Chabana Garden courtesy of EWCC member Karen Fujita. Funding for the Chabana Garden was provided by the generous support of Peggy and Steve Garber of Seattle.
