[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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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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“SEASONS” Calligraphy Workshop September at Tortoise General Store in Venice, CA

‘Seasons’ is a calligraphy workshop that focuses on the beauty of nature, and the seasonal transitions we go through captured in poetry.

During this unique hands-on workshop, you will be introduced to classic haiku poems using the chosen kigo (seasonal word) for September, themed in the beginning of Autumn. You will learn and practice basic Japanese calligraphy “Shodo” skills, through the meditative calligraphy process, finding the balance between the mind and body. The instructor will go over the basics: how to use the brush and materials, proper posture, getting to know with Japanese paper and Sumi ink, and basic calligraphy strokes. Participants will practice the chosen kigo on hanshi paper, inspired by the haikus introduced during the session.

The workshop will take place inside and is limited to 5 participants.

Date and Time:
Saturday September 25th, 2021
10:30 am – 12:30 am

Sunday September 26th, 2021
9:30 am – 11:30 am

Location:
Inside the Tortoise General Store – 12701 Venice Blvd, Los Angeles CA 90066

Safety guidelines:
Masks will be worn by the instructor and participants.  Please contact us if you have any questions or concerns.  We will have disposable masks available if needed.

Age requirement:
The workshop is designed for the adult beginners. No prior experience is necessary.  Let the beautiful poems unfold your imagination, let your brushes explore your creativity.

Materials:
All calligraphy supplies and materials will be provided for you to work on Japanese calligraphy during the workshop.  Price of supplies included with the workshop fee.

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“SEASONS” Japanese Calligraphy Workshop October 2021
at Tortoise General Store

Join me explore the world of haiku themed in autumnal beauty and melancholy — pleased to announce the October sessions of Japanese calligraphy workshop “Seasons” at @tortoisegeneralstore in Venice, CA.

During this unique hands-on workshop, you will be introduced to classic haiku poems using the chosen kigo (seasonal word) for October, themed in the transient beauty of Autumn. You will learn and practice basic Japanese calligraphy Shodo skills, through the meditative calligraphy process finding the balance between the mind and body. We will go over the basics: how to use the brush and other calligraphy articles, how to use Japanese gasen paper and Sumi ink, proper posture, and learn basic calligraphic brushwork. Participants will practice the chosen kigo on hanshi paper, inspired by the haikus introduced during the session.

Date and Time:
Saturday October 23rd, 2021
10:30 am – 12:30 pm

Sunday October 24th, 2021
9:30 am – 11:30 am

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“SEASONS” Japanese Calligraphy Workshop Summer 2021
at Tortoise General Store

[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]I’m very excited to announce my upcoming calligraphy workshop at Tortoise General Store (@tortoisegeneralstore) this summer! It’s been a long overdue since I taught in-person workshop last. This will be my first group workshop to teach since I moved here in Venice, CA. I’m going to teach two sessions, for an intimate sized group of adults and kids, of my “Seasons” series – that focuses on the beauty of nature, and the seasonal transitions we go through captured in poetry. I’m so grateful and excited to share this “Seasons” series and the beauty of Japanese calligraphy in an intimate setting with our favorite Tortoise General Store here in Venice!

During this unique hands-on workshop, I will be introducing classic haiku poems themed for summer. Participants will practice the chosen kigo (seasonal word) on regular hanshi paper first, inspired by some haikus introduced during the session, and then write on a blank Japanese uchiwa fan as a final piece for a little souvenir to take home!

You will learn and practice basic Japanese calligraphy “Shodo” skills, through the meditative calligraphy process finding the balance between the mind and body. We will go over the basics: how to hold the brush and control the brush, proper posture, how to take care of tools and materials, getting to know with Japanese paper and Sumi inks.

The workshop for kids will take place outside and is limited to 3 participants, ages 6 to 15.  The workshop for adults will take place inside and is limited to 5 participants.

Date and Time:

Kid’s Workshop
Saturday July 31st, 2021
10:30 am – 12:30 pm

Adult Workshop
Sunday August 1st, 2021
9:30 am – 11:30 am

Location:
Tortoise General Store – 12701 Venice Blvd, Los Angeles CA 90066

Materials:
All calligraphy supplies and materials will be provided for you to work on Japanese calligraphy during the workshop.  Price of supplies included with the workshop fee.

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