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  • Online Japanese Calligraphy “Shodo” Workshop for July

    Online Japanese Calligraphy “Shodo” Workshop for July

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    Online Japanese Calligraphy “Shodo” Workshop
    for July 2022

     

    Basics of Japanese Calligraphy

    In this 1.5 hours hands-on workshop, get an intimate exploration of fundamental Japanese calligraphy brushwork, and find balance within yourself through meditative calligraphy process. The workshop begins with the basics: proper use of the calligraphy tools, posture and manners. 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 formal Regular Script called “Kaisho”. Participants will be practicing on hanshi calligraphy paper, while contemplating on the meaning of the character.

    The chosen character for July is:
    『蓮』Sacred Lotus

    * The workshop is designed to accommodate youth & adult beginners. No prior art experience or knowledge of Japanese language is necessary.

    DATE & TIME
    Sunday, July 31, 2022 10am – 11:30am Pacific Standard Time

    LECTURE & TEXTS
    This workshop will be instructed by Aoi Yamaguchi. Original worksheets and handouts in PDF will be provided for participants to print out prior to the session. Lesson will be taught in English. Knowledge of Japanese language is a plus, but is not necessary.

    SUPPLIES & MATERIALS
    Participants are required to prepare their own Japanese calligraphy tools and supplies for the session.

     

    • “Fude” Calligraphy brush
    • “Suzuri” or “Bokuchi” Ink well
    • “Bokuju” Bottled sumi ink
    • “Hanshi” Calligraphy Hanshi paper (W24.3cm x H33.4cm)
    • “Mousen” Calligraphy felt pad (2mm thickness, W27.8cmｘH38.0cm or similar)
    • “Bunchin” Paper weights
    • Worksheets printouts (PDF will be provided via the email prior to the session)
    • Old newspapers or extra black felt (to dry wet artworks on)

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  • SEASONS 02: Japanese Calligraphy Workshop for February 「春時雨」-Spring Shower-

    SEASONS 02: Japanese Calligraphy Workshop for February 「春時雨」-Spring Shower-

    Japanese Calligraphy “Shodo” Workshop for Beginners 

     季節を愉しむ書道ワークショップ 「SEASONS」

    SEASONS op. 02
    February: Harushigure – Spring Shower –

    2月 如月 – 「春時雨」の会


    SEASONS     is a series of our monthly Japanese calligraphy workshops to appreciate the beauty of nature transitioning with four seasons captured in poetry.

    For February session, themed in “Harushigure” meaning “Spring shower,” we will savor the beauty of light and shadow found in the moments with the cold rain shower at the end of Winter, transitioning slowly to the Springtime – as we write your choice of seasonal word from Japanese classic haiku poems.

    During this hands-on workshop, 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, gettting to know with Japanese paper and sumi inks.

    You will be introduced to the fundamental calligraphy writing techniques and beautiful and formal Regular Script “Kaisho” or semi-cursive script “Gyosho” on selected Japanese kanji characters depending on your skill level, and you will be practicing and making your own calligraphy artwork on “hanshi”*-sized calligraphy paper, and on a shikishi board for the final piece! You will have a nice piece of artwork to take home at the end of the workshop.

    This workshop is designed for the adult beginners. No prior experience is necessary.

    DATE
    Saturday February 11th, 2017 11am – 1:00pm
    Saturday February 25th, 2017 11am – 1:00pm


    LECTURE & TEXTS
    This workshop will be instructed by Aoi Yamaguchi. Original worksheets and handouts will be provided.
    Lesson will be taught in English. Knowledge of Japanese language is not necessary.

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

    Supplies and materials provided for workshop:
    •  Calligraphy brush – Fude（筆）
    •  Bottled Sumi ink （墨）
    •  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）
    •  Paperweight – Bun-chin（文鎮）
    •  Calligraphy Artwork Folder
    •  Self-study guide handouts


    Bring your own:
    •  Dark colored clothes or aprons that you don’t mind getting ink on.
    •  Open-minded enthusiasm!

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