Discover the art of Japanese Calligraphy 

Japanese calligraphy (Shodō) turns simple brush strokes into a window to your inner world. A single stroke and a flowing line express silence filled with emotion beyond words, connecting your heart to the paper through a black-and-white collaboration. 

Masterpieces of calligraphy capture the words of their time.  

What word touches your heart the most? You don’t need to be “perfect” in writing!! 

In the workshop, you’ll explore the roots of kanji—and open the door to experience the joy of writing them yourself, just as people of the past did to convey their deepest feelings beyond the words. 

What You Will Learn 

In this interactive workshop, you’ll be guided through the fundamentals of Japanese calligraphy in a structured yet creative way; 

• Introduction to Shodō, its tools, and the concept of “your word, your way” 
• A short lecture with “Kanji” cards, exploring ancient pictographs that evolved into modern characters. 
• Brush practice to learn balance, brush pressure, and stroke order. 
• Final artwork creation on high-quality calligraphy paper, expressing your chosen word in your own unique style. 

What You Can Bring Home 

You’ll take home your finished calligraphy artwork on postcard-size washi paper. More importantly, you’ll carry a deeper connection to the meaning of your chosen “Kanji”, and you try to express it! 

Additional Notes 

• All calligraphy materials (Brush, Black-ink, and paper, etc.) will be provided. 
• Age requirement: This workshop is open to participants aged 12 and above. 
• Aprons are available while writing – Just ask at workshop! Please still be careful with your clothes, as the black ink used in Japanese Calligraphy is specially made and may not fully come out even after washed.  
• No prior experience is necessary – beginners are very welcome!  
• There may also be time for optional photo-taking with your artwork. 

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