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[vc_row][vc_column][rs_space height=”25px”][rs_image_block align=”align-center” image_link=”yes” image=”8213″][rs_space height=”25px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][rs_special_text]Japanese Calligraphy “Shodo” for Returning Students | APRIL 2024[/rs_special_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Excited to finally resume the returning student sessions from April! The key for improvement is to continue practice; find your weaknesses and strength and accept where you are, set a goal that is reachable and keep working towards it stroke by stroke, piece by piece. Shodo is a life-long study, and you will grow as a person with the practice.

In this 1.5 hours hands-on workshop designed for returning students, get a further exploration of fundamental Japanese calligraphy brushwork, and find balance within yourself through meditative calligraphy process. Participants will be introduced to the chosen character for the month, with in-depth lectures on basic calligraphy writing techniques and brushwork, focusing on the regular script called Kaisho.

We will practice Kaisho style, or regular script, from the classics 九成宮醴泉銘 (Jincheng Palace Liquan Ming) by 欧陽詢 (Ouyang Xun). We will practice the selected characters on hanshi paper.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_btn title=”LEARN MORE / REGISTER” style=”classic” shape=”square” color=”black” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fateliertowa.myflodesk.com%2Freturningapril2024″ el_class=”btn btn-mod btn-gray btn-round product_type_simple” css=”.vc_custom_1711563620983{background-color: #ffffff !important;}”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][/vc_row]

[vc_row][vc_column][rs_image_block align=”align-center” image_link=”yes” image=”8194″ link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fateliertowa.myflodesk.com%2Fspring2024″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][rs_special_text]Introduction to Shodo: Japanese Calligraphy Workshop for First-time Beginners Spring 2024[/rs_special_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]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

MEET ON ZOOM

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

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[vc_row][vc_column][rs_image_block align=”align-center” image_link=”yes” image=”8178″ link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fstore.teaatshiloh.com%2Fproducts%2Fseasons-japanese-calligraphy-workshop-with-tea-pairing-1%3Futm_source%3DcopyToPasteBoard%26utm_medium%3Dproduct-links%26utm_content%3Dweb”][rs_space height=”25px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][rs_special_text tag=”h2″]SEASONS 04 『桜』 -Cherry Blossom- : Japanese Calligraphy Workshop with Tea Pairing at Tea at Shiloh[/rs_special_text][rs_space height=”25px”][vc_column_text]I’m excited to announce the upcoming Spring edition of SEASONS: Japanese Calligraphy Workshop with Tea Pairing at Tea at Shiloh in Los Angeles this April.

The April session will be 桜 (sakura) or Cherry Blossoms, which is a symbol of the fleeting nature of life and the transience of beauty in Japanese culture. We will embrace the ephemeral yet vibrant beauty of the spring through tea pairing and Japanese calligraphy.

The evening will have two parts: First, guests will be introduced to the artist’s selection of haiku poems with 桜 (cherry blossom) to inspire, which will be paired with a tea. After nourishing our mind and body through this sensory experience, we will dive into the practice of Japanese calligraphy. We will go over a brief history of Japanese calligraphy, calligraphy tools and supplies, as well as proper posture to focus on the present. You will begin to explore how the self is reflected in your own writing. Guests will practice the kanji character “桜” on up to 20 sheets of hanshi paper and take their own finished artworks home as souvenir from the evening.

Date: Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Time: 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Fee: $125 per seat

Location:
Tea at Shiloh
2035 Bay St: Los Angeles, 90021

Age requirement:
The workshop is designed for the adult beginners. No prior experience is necessary.

Materials:
All calligraphy supplies and materials needed for the workshop will be provided. The lesson will be taught in English. Knowledge of the Japanese language is not necessary.

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SEASONS: Japanese Calligraphy Workshop with Tea Pairing at Tea at Shiloh

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I’m excited to announce upcoming workshop in collaboration with Tea at Shiloh in downtown Los Angeles on December 11th, 2023.

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SEASONS is my series of Japanese calligraphy workshops focusing on the innate beauty of the transition from one season to another captured in poetry. There are hundreds of kigo (季語, “season word”), which is a word or phrase associated with a particular season used in traditional forms of Japanese poetry. The December session, in collaboration with Tea at Shiloh, will be 凩 (kogarashi) or Winter Wind. We will embrace the cold winter wind through tea pairing and Japanese calligraphy.

The evening will have two parts: First, guests will be introduced to the artist’s selection of haiku poems with 凩 (winter wind) as the chosen kigo to inspire, which will be paired with a cup of selected tea by Tea at Shiloh. After having our body and spirit warmed up, we will dive into the practice of Japanese calligraphy. We will go over a brief history of Japanese calligraphy,  calligraphy tools and supplies, as well as proper posture to focus on the balance of mind and body. You will begin to explore how the self is reflected in your own writing. Guests will practice the character “凩” on up to 20 sheets of hanshi paper and take their own finished artworks home as souvenir from the evening.

This workshop is designed for adult beginners. No prior experience or knowledge of Japanese is necessary.

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