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Creative Calligraphy “Sho” Workshop – Adult Beginners: 12.06.2015 10am-12:30pm

$85.00

At this hands-on workshop session, we will explore the “creative” aspect of calligraphy to realize the expressive powers of hand-written words. We will go over the basics: how to hold the brush, how to control the brush, selected Japanese kanji characters and Japanese alphabets (hiragana and katakana), the possibilities of sumi ink and the balance between the mind and body.  You will be making your own calligraphy artwork on “hanshi”*-sized calligraphy paper. This one-time lesson is designed for a small group of beginner and intermediate level calligraphers. No prior art experience is necessary. Space is limited; early registration is encouraged.

Date & Time: Sunday December 6, 10am – 12:30pm
Level: Beginner to Intermediate, ages 16 and up.
Materials: Provided (More details below)
Place: Atelier Towa
1450 Fourth Street #11
Berkeley, CA 94710

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TOOLS & MATERIALS

If you wish to purchase basic calligraphy tools and materials, you can do so at Atelier Towa. Inquire at the time of your visit, see yourself and to get an advice on what you need.

GIFT CERTIFICATES

Gift certificates are available at Atelier Towa to encourage your loved ones to experience the world of Japanese calligraphy.

DONATION

Atelier Towa is in effort to improve the facility and environment to be able to open our door to more people of all ages to learn and enjoy Japanese calligraphy. Your kind-hearted support is greatly appreciated!

Basic tools and materials will be provided for you to work on Japanese calligraphy during the workshop. The first 20 sheets of calligraphy paper are included. Additional paper is available for purchase.

If you bring your own brush and sumi ink that you purchased at Atelier Towa, you can get discounted lesson fees for the additional lessons. All calligraphy tools we provide are hand-selected and directly imported from Japan.

This workshop will be instructed by Aoi Yamaguchi.

Materials provided:

  • Calligraphy brush “Fude-ken” (筆研)
  • Bottled sumi ink “Bunshu” (文修) 
  • Ink well  “Suzuri”（硯）
  • Calligraphy Hanshi Paper “Tosa” (土佐) – *Hanshi size: H13.15″ x W9.5″
  • Felt fabric “Gin Moh-sen” （銀毛氈・紺)
  • Paperweight “Bun-chin” （文鎮）

Bring your own:

  • Dark colored clothes or aprons that you don’t mind getting ink on.
  • Old newspapers to wrap and protect your finished artwork.
  • A clear folder or a bag to take your artworks home.
  • Open-minded enthusiasm!

 

Cancelation Policy:

If you must cancel or reschedule your registered lesson, cancelation requests are accepted by 12pm noon the day before your registered class.  All refunds are subject to a $20 service charge, including those requested by the deadline. Fees are non-refundable and non-transferable for any reason after the deadline date, including no-shows.  No partial registration or auditing is permitted. Cancellations are accepted by phone or in person only, no email cancelation requests are accepted.