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How exciting!
I am going to give a full-day course of Shodo at the West Dean college, London Campus in February.
London Campus called Dilke House, is located in the hear of Bloomsbury.
Just right behind the British Museum.
The course is going to be authentic, fruitful and mindful!!
I am so looking forward!!
Book your place via link (*there are still some seats available!)
▶︎https://www.westdean.ac.uk/short-courses/d1d33997-japanese-calligraphy-an-introduction
I am going to give a full-day course of Shodo at the West Dean college, London Campus in February.
London Campus called Dilke House, is located in the hear of Bloomsbury.
Just right behind the British Museum.
The course is going to be authentic, fruitful and mindful!!
I am so looking forward!!
Book your place via link (*there are still some seats available!)
▶︎https://www.westdean.ac.uk/short-courses/d1d33997-japanese-calligraphy-an-introduction
Japanese calligraphy - an introduction
Saturday full-day Workshop
Discover the essence of Japanese calligraphy.
Learn basic brush movements, foundational strokes, techniques to create your calligraphy pieces, and how to conduct and apply your inner energy flow with brush and ink onto paper.
▶︎This full-day course is suitable for everyone, all interested.
Beginners and also mindfulness trainees are welcome!
(*Continuous learners will be given different templates to develop the techniques further)
Beginners and also mindfulness trainees are welcome!
(*Continuous learners will be given different templates to develop the techniques further)
▶︎Course description
Discover and experience the essence of Shodo, the art of Japanese calligraphy.
No previous experience or knowledge of calligraphy or Japanese calligraphy is necessary. I will be sharing her expertise, demonstrating and showing the art of Shodo with an original mindfulness-based method.
You will learn various techniques and brush movements. Specially designed exercises will help you learn to focus on bringing the balance of mind and body together, as well as your individual mindfulness process.
You will start with an introduction to the background and mindfulness aspects of the art form. You will be presented with various calligraphy styles, their characteristics and learn about the tools and materials used.
・The first stage of the course is to connect body and mind by releasing the tension from your body by some simple body movements. You will then learn how to create the ink by rubbing the ink stick, this is also releasing tension from the mind.
・The second stage is to learn the basic brush movements through specially designed exercises. You will learn how to concentrate on your inner energy flow, conduct and apply it with brush and ink onto paper.
・The third stage is to practise two foundational strokes, side brushing and direct brushing in both horizontal and vertical directions. At this point, you will learn to combine conscious breathing and brush movements as well as synchronise the stroke and the inner energy flow at the same time.
・The next stage is to create the calligraphy works with prepared templates. You will learn various basic techniques, the composition balance and energy movements of the characters. You will complete the work with your first name in Japanese lettering and the name stamp on the final piece.
The course ends with a presentation of your final works, with exchanges about your work and process.
▶︎Timetable
・Course teaching 11am–5.15pm
・Students arrive 10.30am-11am (coffee optional)
・Morning teaching 11am-1pm
・Lunch break between 1pm-2pm (lunch is not included)
・Afternoon teaching 2pm-5.15pm (15 minute break, 3.30pm–3.45pm)
・Teaching finishes 5.15pm
▶︎Course Materials
All materials and equipment will be provided for use on the course including paper, sumi ink, a sumi ink stick, a sumi ink stone, brushes, desk pad, rubber block and stamp pad per student.
▶︎What students need to bring
Any calligraphy utensils/materials you may already have
Kitchen roll
Examples of your calligraphy work, if you have ever tried, and would like the tutor to see your work to give feedback Apron/smock
Additional information*
Please wear appropriate clothing/aprons for the workshop or studio, we are using the dark Sumi ink.
JAPANESE CALLIGRAPHY – AN INTRODUCTION22 Feb 2025 with Rie Takeda
Ref: D1D33997
Location: London
Suitable for all
£130
▶︎Book directly at West Dean College / London
SHODO : https://www.westdean.ac.uk/short-courses/d1d33997-japanese-calligraphy-an-introduction
SHODO : https://www.westdean.ac.uk/short-courses/d1d33997-japanese-calligraphy-an-introduction
▶︎Location:
London Campus - Bloomsbury
West Dean
Dilke House
1 Malet St
London
WC1E 7JN
Tel: 01243 818 300, option 2 for Short Course bookings/enquiries
London Campus - Bloomsbury
West Dean
Dilke House
1 Malet St
London
WC1E 7JN
Tel: 01243 818 300, option 2 for Short Course bookings/enquiries
