Flower Arrangement Class-26th of December,06

Hikaru-sensei gave us a flower arrangement class.
Look!
They are beautiful.

A Very Happy New Year!

A greeting card

Taru and John were very active members at Tsukushiclub.

They have sent us a charming greeting card.

We would like to share their lovely message with all the members of NPO Tsukushiclub.

Shodo- 11th of December,05

The last shodo class for 2006!

Everyone looks happy and enjoying the class,

writing 'A new year' 'Hope' ' Kadomatsu gate ornament' ' Morning'

beautifully.

Cooking Class- 4th of December,06

The cooking class was held on Dec 4th, Monday.

It was really a fun cooking. Started with the cutting of the vegetables we made 'Chikuzenni'( braised chicken), pear salad,and grilled the fish wrapped in aluminum foil in the oven.

Lastly we made dessert 'chakinshibori' which was easy and tasty.　It is nice to know how to cook vegetables like burdock, lotus root, and taro.

Hikari School- 1st of December,06

Four ladies joined us for Hikari School on Dec 1st, Friday.

The lesson started with the story of 'Chuushingura' which is a popular topic around this time in Japan.

Then we did a little sewing and each one of us made a lovely 'sashiko' coaster, which was not easy for everyone.
We also enjoyed the sencha tea ceremony using the tea leaves blended with buckwheat grains, perilla, etc.

Always exciting to see the new tea utensils brought by the teacher!

During the two sessions the teacher dressed one member in 'yukata' kimono.

Shodo Class- 30th of November,06

Three ladies enjoyed shodo calligraphy on November 30th.

As holiday season is approaching, they practiced seasonal kanji

such as 'tooji' (the winter solstice),

'shoogatsu' (New Year),

and 'shoochikubai' (pine,bamboo, plum).

Have a look at their beautiful work in the photo.

Shodo- 27th of November,06

One lady joined the class for the first time.

Shodo was her first challenge and she is left handed.

She appeared to be enjoying the class and wrote beautifully 'three' and 'river.'

She is amazing as she is expecting her baby on 18th of December!

Flea Market no.2

from up to down

A) Long size one piece dress sold

price 1000yen

B) Long size one piece dress in Asian style

price 800yen

C) Issei Miyaka sold

L Japan size

price 1000yen

For further inquiries and purchasing

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cooking 17th of November,2006

Today we had a cooking class at a member's home in Oomori.

The menu was 'temakizushi and chawanmushi". Started with preparing chawanmushi,
we washed and cut the vegetables and put sashimi on the plate.
When all the preparations were done, the teacher showed us how to make hand-rolled sushi.Then everyone started making temakizushi by picking her favorite fillings.We ate them with wasabi & soy sauce, or mayonnaise.
We really enjoyed temakizushi and chawanmushi.

Hikari School 10th of Nov.06

Two ladies joined the class. The colder weather appear to be affecting the children, and some of the ladies planning to come were not able to attend unfortunately. We enjoyed making BONSAI shown above.One member whose husband gave her a kimono as present and wanted to wear.She was so charming in kimono.The teacher is always perfect in preparation and giving the class.

Shodo 8th of Nov.06

Another group had Shodo Lesson at Yoga. Four memebers enjoyed writing caligraphy: Rakuyoju,San, Kawa, Ie. Boys and girls were watching video of Moomin on the second floor.

Graphic Art 2nd of November,2006

A new program started!
Using rubber stamps, the members made beautiful cards.

shodo 6th of November,2006

Planned to have five members but one lady was not able to come.
A baby boy is growing quickly.
He smiles and laughs!
His blue eyes are very impressive.
He was deeply sleeping in a push car when we were leaving.

Glad to see the mothers relaxed and enjoyed talking.

Shodo Program 12th of October,2006

'AI and AIJO' meaning LOVE.
'ToMO' meaning friends.

Tsukushiclub Flea Market

On and off we will update the items that might interest you to purchase.
They can be for your own use and presents to your friends.





Print or Hanga is noted as a popular Japanese art.
This one is a modern one about 20 years ago,
with charming design with daruma which is a sign of celebration after patience.

Quality is good and appears as a new one.

Price:1000yen