Introduction to Shodo: Japanese Calligraphy Workshop for First-time Beginners Spring 2024

Spring is around the corner! I’m excited to launch a new online course designed for first-time beginners who wish to start into the journey of calligraphy, and build strong foundation learning basics.

In this 5-day online course of hands-on workshop designed for first-time youth & adult beginners, get an intimate exploration of fundamental Japanese calligraphy brushwork, and find balance within yourself through meditative calligraphy process. The workshop begins with the basics: an introduction to a brief history of Japanese calligraphy, Japanese writing system and calligraphy styles, proper use of the calligraphy tools, posture and manners. Participants will be practicing Kanji on hanshi calligraphy paper, with in-depth lectures on basic brushwork, focusing on the formal Regular Script called Kaisho (楷書).

By the end of the course, you will learn the The Eight Principles of Yong: 8 most common strokes in regular script, and learn how to properly write your name to complete your final artwork. The course concludes with creating your final piece, while focusing on the balance between mind and body. You will be familiar with your own brush, and learn how to be present in the moment physically and spiritually stroke by stroke.

Spring 2024
5-day Course

Session 1: SATURDAY APRIL 13, 2024  | 10am – 12:00pm PST
Session 2: SATURDAY APRIL 27, 2024 | 10AM – 12:00PM PST
Session 3: SATURDAY MAY 11, 2024 | 10am – 12:00pm PST
Session 4: MAY 25, 2024 | 10am – 12:00PM PST
Session 5: JUNE 8, 2024 | 10am – 12:00pm PST

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Click below to learn more about the course & register for the workshop!