Clackamas

A monthly, prompt-driven freewriting gathering welcomes writers of every genre and experience level. Guided by author and poet Jone Rush MacCulloch, the session starts with a creative prompt, offers focused time to write, then invites anyone who...

Introduction to the 5 major tea types and ceremonial tea. Join us for an introduction to the five major types of tea; green, white, oolong, black, and dark tea. Together we will explore the origins of Camellia sinensis, trace its history and...

Explore green tea as a pathway to clarity in a guided tasting class centered on presence, flavor, and mindful attention. Participants will engage with the leaf’s story through taste, reflection, and conversation, discovering how each infusion can...

Explore the art of brewing tea with a gaiwan, the classic lidded bowl whose simplicity reveals rich nuance. This hands-on class covers how to hold, pour, and brew with ease, examines the vessel’s anatomy, and builds confidence in finding your own...

Participants explore the art of sashiko by designing their own hana-fukin patterns with the help of traditional style stencils and simple hand stitches. Hana-fukin translates to flower cloth, a square embroidered textile commonly used in the home...

Discover the clear, focused character of green tea through a facilitated tasting that centers mindfulness and flavor. Participants tune their senses with attentive sipping and dialogue, noticing how each expression carries its own narrative. The...

Explore teas from the collection in a gathering where the selections themselves guide the learning. Each session may feature unusual cultivars, experimental processing, aged or stored teas, or other expressions of Camellia sinensis beyond the...