Seven ladies joined us for Hikari School today. Enjoyable workshop was making scent bags. A couple of scents they blended were put in small cloth-bags. Tiny scent bags were cute. Then everyone practiced tea-serving manners using individual tea set. After the lesson we presented a certificate of completion to one lady who is moving back to Finland soon.

Shodo -- May 17, 2010

Shodo lesson starts at new venue. Ladies enjoyed the lesson in a
fresh and cool air. Teacher explained about today's theme, 茶摘み
'chatsumi '(tea picking). Drawing a carp streamer on a post card was
also fun.

Sayonara potluck lunch -- May 10, 2010

Ten people and six children got together and enjoyed potluck lunch.
Started with tea ceremony, the lunch started. Dishes had a great variety;
salad, soup, bread, pies, fish and meat dishes, sushi, and several side dishes.
For dessert we had several cakes and fruit. It was really a nice
gathering. At the end we thanked the member who hosted the lessons
and said goodbye.