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 2009-2010
	2009 July 17-18, Textile Kaleidoscope, Christchurch Adult Learning Centre July 31 - August 4, Dorset Arts & Crafts Association Annual Exhibition, Bovington. Weblink: www.dorsetartsandcrafts.org September 4-6, Stitch & Creative Crafts, Manchester Central September 28 - October 2, All Phases and Advanced class, Bournemouth October 22-25, Phase I and above class, Preston October 24/25, Taster class, Preston 2010 January 29-31, Stitch & Creative Crafts, Manchester Central March 8-12, All Phases and Advanced class, Bournemouth April 22-25, Phase I and above class, Preston April 24/25, Taster class, Preston August 3-7, Dorset Arts & Crafts Bovington School September 27 - October 1, All Phases and Advanced class, Bournemouth