Japanese Calligraphy : Create your own Unique Souvenir
Details
Japanese calligraphy, or Shodo, is the traditional art of using brushes and ink to write "Kanji", or Chinese characters, in a manner that expresses the meanings of the characters and the feelings of the artist. In this lesson, you'll have the opportunity to create your own unique Japanese souvenir by writing your name in Kanji on a t-shirt, a Japanese fan, or another item of your choice.
- Learn about the background and history of Japanese Calligraphy.
- Practice the basics to good brush technique and composition.
- Learn to write the letter(s) you like in the Chinese characters, "Kanji"
- Choose your own souvenir to write your name on and take home.
- Availability:
- Flexible! Please get in touch to request a day and time.
- Duration:
- 1 hour
- Speaks:
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日本語 (Fluent)
English (Beginner)
- Area:
- Tokyo
- Nearest station:
- 5 minutes on foot from Nakameguro Station (中目黒駅) on the Hibiya Subway Line (日比谷線) or the Toyoko line
- Min Participants:
- 1
- Max Participants:
- 6
- Possessions:
- None
- Remarks:
- Review (5)
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Richard I really liked this activity. It is very relaxing and a great way to experience a more traditional aspect of Japanese culture. Yunagi is very sweet and friendly, a great teacher also. She was very good with direction and she even praised my calligraphy.
Seun I enjoyed the calligraphy lesson. The teacher was very friendly and engaging, And I felt that I learned as much about Japanese culture from the way she interacted with me as from the calligraphy lesson itself.
Mikhail The class was great, I did not even think of doing this before I saw it as an option here and then it turned out great even though I didn't know I would be able to do it. The teacher was excellent and friendly and I loved the whole thing.
Tollak Even though it turned out that my Kanji skills were mediocre, i had a really pleasant time. Our teacher were really sweet and helpful, and I would recommend it to anybody wanting a relaxing Tokyo-experience.
Lars Learning to write japanese calligraphy was one of the most rewarding experiences from Japan. The teacher, Yunagi, was wonderful and very patient, and her calm guidance was. If you want to experience Japanese culture at its finest and get away from the bustling streets, this is both relaxing, inspiring and fun!
About the host
Yunagi
Yunagi has been doing Japanese calligraphy since she was 5 years old and holds a teaching license in the art. After getting married, she decided to open her own calligraphy class which currently teaches 20 people each week. In addition to teaching, she also does live large-scale calligraphy performances using oversized brushes and a large scale canvas. She hopes to spread awareness of Japanese calligraphy and Japanese culture through her teaching and unique performances.
