About this Event
Practice the Art of Japanese Calligraphy (Shodō)
Kanji characters were introduced to Japan from China. There are three styles of writing : Kaisho (regular script), Gyousho(semi-cursive script) and Sosho(cursive script). Kana characters originated in Japan from the Sosho style. Discover the beauty of Japanese calligraphy, where the distinctive and aesthetic writing of kanji and kana has evolved into a celebrated art form.
In this workshop, we will learn basic fundamentals and create our own Japanese calligraphy pieces. Some examples of the characters that you might practice are: 無心-mushinn (No mind), 無我-muga (Selflessness), 月のひかり-tsuki no hikari (Moon light) etc.
「漢字」は中国から伝わりました。それらには楷書、行書、草書の３つの書体があります。日本でその草書体から仮名が生まれました。そして、漢字、仮名共にその特徴的で美的な字形は学びから芸術になっていきました。今回のワークショップも 漢字を基礎から学び 自分の作品を作ります。 無心-mushin (No mind) , 無我- muga (Selflessness), 月のひかり- tsuki no hikari (Moon light) etc.
Additional information
- For ages 14+
- All Material provided at no additional fee (ink, rice paper, brushes, mat, paper weight)
- The instructor will teach in both Japanese and English depending on the participants.
- Since ink stains are permanent, we recommend wearing dark clothing that you won't mind potentially getting ink on.
- All levels are welcome. The instructor will teach each participant at their individual level
About the Instructor
Fusako Fujiki is a local Master Calligrapher whose connection to this art form began in childhood. Born and raised in Japan, she received formal artistic training and was granted her professional name by her own Master Japanese Calligrapher. With over 25 years of teaching experience in Metro Vancouver, she offers students the expertise of a deep cultural heritage combined with a highly developed teaching methodology.
Event venue & nearby stays
Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre, 6688 Southoaks Crescent, Burnaby, Canada
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