Camellia Teas of Ottawa

Camellia Teas of Ottawa was founded by Rebecca Cragg (nee Benoit) in 2005 after her return from living in Japan from 1998 - 2005. This group celebrates Tea (Ceremony) cultures from around the world and always welcomes new members. For more information, or to receive our monthly Tea Ceremony E-invite, contact Rebecca at ottawatea[at]yahoo.ca Also affiliated with the Stepping Stones Art Gallery, MONTHLY TEAS and ART EXHIBITS are held are her private residence in Mooney's Bay, Ottawa, ON Canada

Tuesday, December 05, 2006

Next Camellia Tea: January 13-14, 2007


2007

Join us for HATSUGAMA: The First Tea of the New Year!
NEXT Camellia Tea Ceremony:

Saturday, January 13 and

Sunday, January 14, 2007

Sittings both days at 2:00 and 5:00 pm (for reservations, read below for contact information).

BOOKING UPDATE: (Saturday, January 6th: Saturday at 5:00 is now full. For those interested in attending on Saturday, there are 5 places remaining at 2:00 and Sunday at 5:00 is still open.

(Photo at right: handpainted candle by Majka Broulik; Handmade card in frame by Mrs. Naomi Tarahara).

Come and enjoy the Winter and Summer Tearooms with the Teas of Urasenke, Omote and Omote-Sei-Ha schools. Both have benches for those who prefer, and we will have plenty of room on the tatami for those who enjoy kneeling.

Hatsugama: The first Tea of the New Year is always an important ceremony. At Camellia House, we will begin 2007 by offering our guests the experience of the CHAJI (Tea for guests who have visited the House at least 5 times) and the CHAKAI (The Tea Ceremony for those who are taking Tea for the first few times).

We are delighted to begin offering KOICHA, the thick, or shared Tea to our experienced guests.

ART EXHIBITS: Stepping Stones Art Gallery

http://steppingstonesart.blogspot.com/

Obi (Kimono Sash) Exhibit: Walls of Gold and Silk – the Beauty of the Japanese Obi

A Collection of antique silk sashes from Japan (permanent collection of the SSAG) Workshop: This month will also feature dressing demonstrations for those who are intrigued by the Japanese Kimono. Do you have a kimono? Unsure of how to wear it? Bring it along and we’ll assist you in dressing.


Ceramic Exhibit:

JAPANESE TEA CEREMONY BOWLS

Due to popular demand at the December Tea, the exhibition of Original Tea Ceremony Bowls crafted local potter, Carrie Lynn Leavoy (http://mudpiespottery.ca/) and hand-painted painted by Rebecca Benoit will also be on sale for a modest price.

Each bowl was hand-crafted for Camellia Teas of Ottawa over a 3-week period in November, 2006.

RESERVATIONS FOR TEA: ottawatea[at]yahoo.ca Teas will be at our usual times: 2:00, 3:30 and 5:00.

Send an email to ottawatea[at]yahoo.ca Once your reservation is confirmed by email, directions will be sent to you.

No training, or materials are needed.

A $5.00 charge (per person) covers sweets, tea, brochures and admission to the Gallery and Children are welcome to attend our Camellia Teas.

Location: Once your reservation is confirmed, directions will be sent to you.

Attire: Comfortable pants for men; long (past knees) skirt for women (as they are more comfortable when kneeling; pants are of course welcome if preferred). Clean white socks are also needed to enter the tea room. No jeans please.

posted by Rebecca Lyn Cragg @ 8:23 PM