Welcome to Malligraphy
Malligraphy is Japanese Calligraphy workshop studio.
Malligraphy(マリグラフィー)へようこそ！
Malligraphyは外国のお客様向けの書道ワークショップです。
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Calligraphy class
Gallery/作品例
You can try Japanese calligraphy at Kyoto .
Experience Japanese culture.
You can take home your own calligraphy art work.
Session A 書道体験コース
(Experience Japanese calligraphy)
As a companion in class,etc
Only adomission
Session B 見学・入場のみ
(observasion)
You can request a master calligrapher
to write the words you want written.
Session C 作品依頼コース
(Commision request)
Choose from 3 sessions
Malligraphy(Japanese calligraphy workshop studio Kyoto) has three original sessions
Malligraphy‘s lecture and Japanese calligrapher.
Graduated from Calligraphy course, Department of Japanese Literature, Faculty of Letters - Hanazono University.
High school teacher license(Japanese calligraphy)
＜Award＞
Minister of Education Award in Japan Gakusho-ten Shodo exhibiton in 2022.
Exhibition Award in Japan High school and University exhibition in 2021,2022
Marin Yano
〈SessionC〉Commision request
You can request a master calligrapher to write the words you want written.
Such as Your name in "Kanji" characters,Gift for the family,Anniversary board,Interior etc...
Recommended for those in a hurry. Time taken ~30min
1.Choose word and Shikishi board
You choose your favorite Shikishi board.Shikishi board is Special paper used in creating calligraphy works.
After choosing the Shikishi board,You can a calligrapher to write the words you want them to write.The calligrapher will write the words you request in Kanji and turn them into a work of art.
There is also a package that allows you to receive both Session A and Session C .
2,Japanese naming culture
Malligraphy (Calligraphy workshop studio Kyoto) Session C,The most popular request is to write a name in Kanji charactors.So I would like to introduce you to the naming culture of Japan.
This picture on left was written at Jennifer's request.
慈(A heart that loves the weak, such as children)＝”J”
恵(Blessing)＝”e"
仁(Compassion)＝”nni"
富(Wealth)＝”ｆ”
愛(Love)＝"er"
In this way, when I received the request,I used Kanji with positive meanings.
In Japan, we give children names with good meanings in Kanji,hoping that their lives will be bright and prosperous.Each Kanji has a meaning.So writing your name in Kanji is meaningful.
3.Calligrapher＆Lecture Marin Yano
Marin Yano is Calligrapher and Malligraphy's(Japanese calligraphy workshop studio Kyoto) Lecture.
I have 20 years of calligraphy experience.
Contact
5ｰminute walk from Keihan Line Gion-shijo Station.
7-minute walk from Hankyu Railway Kyoto-kawaramachi Station.
1-minute walk from Yasaka shrine.
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Calligraphy workshop
＜SessionA ＞Time schedule
SessionA is main course.
You can experience Japanese calligraphy and learn about Kanji.
Time taken about 30min~60min
1,Practical exercise
You will learn the basics of Japanese calligraphy.
First, we will explaning the tools and materials used in calligraphy and overview of ''Kanji" characters. Japanese often use character is "Kanji".The characters you use in your Malligraphy(calligraphy workshop studio Kyoto) creations are "Kanji"
After a brief introduction, we will proceed to pratical exercises such as the picture on the left.
There are four types of Malligraphy exercise menus.The first is horizontal lines,the secoud is vertical lines,the third is left sweeps,the fourth is right sweeps.
There four types of exercise are the foundations of calligraphy.The exercise will help you when writing Kanji.
With Malligraphy Kyoto,you can learn important things about calligraphy in a short amount of time.
2.Creation
We will engage in the creation of our own works.
First,you choose your favorite Shikishi board.Shikishi board is Special paper used in creating calligraphy works.
Malligraphy(calligraphy workshop studio kyoto) offers a wide range of designs including Shikishi board of different sizes,folding fans,cute Shikisi board,wall work,postcards,and more.It't a design that is typical of Kyoto.
Following that,you choose your favorite "Kanji" using your own creation.
The most popular Kanji is 侍(Samurai).Some people even took on more difficult challenges like 風(Wind) and 達人(Master)！
What Kanji will you challenge yourself to write？
you can take home your art work.It will be a great souvenir from Kyoto.
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3,Enjoy Japanese tea and sweets.
We provide free Japanese tea after calligraphy class.
Malligraphy (calligraphy workshop studio Kyoto)has a Japanese tea selector on staff.He is knowledgeable about Japanese tea such as Matcha,Hojicha,and green tea ,and you can choose your tea from among them.
The tea is available hot or iced.In the summer,you can cool off with some ied tea.
Experience Japanese calligraphy and tea drinking in Kyoto will be a special experience for you.
Things to do near Malligraphy
Malligraphy (Japanese calligraphy workshop studio Kyoto) is located in a historic town.(Kyoto Gion)
There are many sightseeing spots within walking distance. Here are some recommended spots that are walking distance of Malligraphy.
Visiting Japan's historical buildings and experiencing the Japanese culture of calligraphy will surely make your trip to Kyoto more fulfilling.
1.Yasaka Shrine
Yasaka Shrine is just a 30-second walk from Malligraphy(Japanese calligraphy workshop studio Kyoto) .
Yasaka Shrine is affectionately known as "Gion-san" by the Japanese.
You can enjoy spectacular views all year round; cherry blossoms in the spring,the Gion Festival in the summer, autumn leaves in the fall,
and snowy scenery in the winter.
It is said that the gods of warding off evil,finding love,academic successs,bountiful harvests,safety of the home,prosperity in business,and beauty can be found here.
2.Kamogawa river
Kamogawa river is scenic spot where you can get a real feel for Kyoto and Japan.
Kamo river is 7-minute walk from Malligraphy (Japanese calligraphy
workshop studio Kyoto).
Not only can you enjoy the spectacular views at Kamo River,you can also see the crazy spectacle of couples sitting evenly spaced along the river.
3,Kiyomizu Temple
Kiyomizu Temple is 20-minute walk from Malligraphy (Japanese calligraphy workshop studio Kyoto).
Although it is a little further away than the other spots we have introduced so far,the path Malligraphy(Japanese calligraphy workshop studio Kyoto) to Kiyomizu Temple is filled with old townscapes, shop,cafes and more, making it sure to make your stroll thought Kyoto more enjoyable.
