<SessionA >
Time schedule
SessionA is main course.
(Adult¥5000,U12children¥2000)
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.
3,Enjoy Japanese tea .
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.
〈SessionC〉Commision request
You can request a master calligrapher to write the words whatever you like.
(¥3000)
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.