CLASSES & WORKSHOPS

Elizabeth delivers presentations to businesses, stores, clubs, schools, and other organizations. Program length is based on your requirements. Most presentations last between thirty to sixty minutes; a class or workshop lasts two to three hours. You may choose from Tea With Friends or Welcome Home topics, or Elizabeth will work with you to develop a custom program tailored to your audience.
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PROGRAMS

Tea With Friends Topics

Tea Tastings
Ditch that soggy tea bag! Today's teas are gourmet beverages as complex and interesting as wine. Learn how to select, store and brew fine tea. This program includes a sampling of various loose leaf teas.

Taking Tea
English tea time traditions include at least six different ways—and times—to take tea, the beverage and the meal. Just what is the difference between high tea and an afternoon tea? What's on the menu? What should be eaten first? Does the milk go in first or last?

The Art of Tea
The story of tea is the story of civilization, society, art and manners. This program presents the flow from East to West, past to present.

Reading the Cup
This program presents folklore about how to "read" your fortune in the tea leaves. Popular anytime, this program is a natural for New Year's and Halloween when superstitions run high.

Collecting and Decorating with Tea Accoutrements
What is a tea cosy, tea caddy, caddy spoon, mote spoon, strainer, lemon fork? Where do they come from? Do they have a place on today’s tea table? Don't just dust your collection; learn how to use and display it.

Serene-i-tea
Tea is unique in its ability to stimulate and soothe, relax and revive. The health benefits of tea have gotten a lot of press lately, but what kind is best for you? How much should you drink a day? Does adding milk or sugar negate the benefits of drinking tea?

Welcome Home Topics

Plenty and Grace Be To This Place—Housewarmings
One of humanity's oldest celebrations is a housewarming. Today, a housewarming is a joyful, symbolic action to acknowledge that you've left behind one home and begun another. Discover colorful customs from around the world. Learn how to create a personalized housewarming to help you settle in.

There's No Place Like Home
Some people seem to have a knack for creating a cozy and comfortable home. This program takes you room-by-room through the house—starting at the front door—and offers simple, heart-warming ideas to help you create a warm and welcoming environment whether you live in a cottage, castle or furnished flat.

Wardrobing Your Table
Parties should be memorable for guests and host alike. Learn practical and imaginative tips for creating a special event including how to choose a theme, create a centerpiece with things you already own, and mix and match china to set a table with personal style.

Home Run
Many people have started home-based cottage industries; others telecommute several days a week. But even if you're not interested in setting up a home-based business, you need an office now and then. This program will help you lighten the burden by creating a satisfying, functional spot tailored to your needs.

Home Away From Home—Temporary Quarters
Creature comforts we take for granted in our own home are even more important when we're away from home. Whether you're on the road, temporarily living in a furnished apartment, or hosting a guest, this program will help you make the experience as pleasant as possible.

Moving Out and Moving On
Moving is an exciting adventure as well as an opportunity for a fresh start. But every move, even across town, is a trip into the unknown. If you're about to be uprooted or have just been planted in a new place this program will help you bloom again.