Welcome
The Tsukubai, the stone wash basin for the tea room at Ryoanji Temple, has an inscription that speaks to all followers of Japanese arts: "I learn only to be contented." He who learns only to be contented is spiritually rich, while the one who does not learn to be contented is spiritually poor, even if he is materially wealthy. This concept is important in the Zen philosophy.

	Activities during 2008
	January 24-27, 2008 The Stitch & Creative Craft Show Sandown Racecourse, Esher February 1-3, 2008 The Stitch & Creative Craft Show Manchester Central (formally G-Mex) March 3 - 7, 2008 Japanese Embroidery Course Bournemouth April 28 & 29, 2008 Brockenhurst Needlework Fiesta Brockenhurst Village Hall August 1-5, 2008 Dorset Arts & Crafts Bovington School August 29-31, 2008 The Stitch & Creative Craft Show Manchester Central (G-Mex) September 19-21, 2008 The Stitch & Creative Craft Show Sandown Racecourse, Esher September 29 - 3 October, 2008 Japanese Embroidery Course Bournemouth