Monthly Kumikō Experience
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Kōdō 香道, the Way of Incense,
is one of Japan's most elusive cultural arts, with its roots in classical court culture and elite warrior-class traditions. Please join us for these monthly sessions offering an introduction to the elegant art of incense appreciation. Classes are held once per month English class: one Saturday per month* 11:30 am ~ 1:00 pm Japanese class: one Friday per month* 10:30 am & 1:30 pm *monthly dates change depending on instructor availability* Location: SaBi Tea Arts Fee: $35+GST Next sessions: English class: Saturday, February 8, March 1 Japanese class: Friday, February 7 & 28 Participants will participate in Kumikō incense appreciation games. Through sampling different types of aromatic woods, we also explore Japanese history, poetic traditions, and aesthetics. Tea and sweets will be served following each session. |
日本の古典芸道のひとつである香道
茶道や華道と同じで礼儀作法や立居振い さらに香道にちなんだお話、古典文学など楽しく学べます。 香炉で炊いた香木の香りは、品がよく心が落ち着く良い香りです。 その香りを聞き当てるお遊び（組香）を致します。 開催日：月に１回の金曜日10:30am＆1:30pm（日本語）※ 月に１回の土曜日11:30am（英語）※ 場所： Sabi Tea Arts 参加費：３５ドル ＋GST お客様の作法、組香のクラスです。 お菓子とお茶を用意してお待ちしております。 ＊次のお教室の開催日は 日本語クラス ２月７日、２８日（金） 英語日本語 ２月８日、３月１日（土） となっております。 ※開催日について 基本月に１回の開催となりますが、 何週目と確定されていませんので、月々お知らせいたします。 ご了承のほどよろしくお願い致します。 |
Introduction to Kumikō
はじめての方のための組香教室
No dates currently scheduled.
90 minutes
This class is for individuals who wish to experience kōdō (Japanese incense ceremony) for the first time.
日本語の説明もあります。
You will first learn basic techniques for handling the incense burner and "listening" to incense,
then participate in an exercise (kumikō) to try to distinguish among three different types of incense.
This class introduces participants to kōdō incense ceremony through the
kumikō exercise called "Setsu Getsu Ka" 雪月花 or "Snow, Moon, and Flower."
Those who have previously participated in an Introduction to Kumikō session,
please consider our on-going programs below.
Maximum participants per class: 8
Cost: $35+GST
Instructors:
Hitomi Tōkō Ginnan Sensei & Maiko Myōkō Behr Sensei
Certified Instructors, Senzan Goryū School of Kōdō
はじめての方のための組香教室
No dates currently scheduled.
90 minutes
This class is for individuals who wish to experience kōdō (Japanese incense ceremony) for the first time.
日本語の説明もあります。
You will first learn basic techniques for handling the incense burner and "listening" to incense,
then participate in an exercise (kumikō) to try to distinguish among three different types of incense.
This class introduces participants to kōdō incense ceremony through the
kumikō exercise called "Setsu Getsu Ka" 雪月花 or "Snow, Moon, and Flower."
Those who have previously participated in an Introduction to Kumikō session,
please consider our on-going programs below.
Maximum participants per class: 8
Cost: $35+GST
Instructors:
Hitomi Tōkō Ginnan Sensei & Maiko Myōkō Behr Sensei
Certified Instructors, Senzan Goryū School of Kōdō