Japanese Calligraphy: bi-weekly workshops
Welcome to our regular sessions dedicated to Japanese calligraphy, culture and philosophy. Please, register to receive Zoom link and join us online for an hour of immersive experience of poetry, meditation, wisdom and calligraphy practice. It is recommended to have a calligraphy kit (brush, ink and rice paper). However, if you are a beginner and want to give it the first try, you can also experiment with other mediums (pens, markers etc). We are looking forward to welcoming you in our community!
Japanese Calligraphy: Autumn
Just like the tradition to enjoy cherry blossoms in spring, it is a Japanese’ favourite seasonal outing to view and celebrate koyo ‘rouge foliage’ and momiji-gari ‘red leaf hunting’ with observing a fleeting nature of life. Join this calligraphy session to enjoy the autumn season and ink drawing. Read more
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Japanese Calligraphy: Moment
In this session, Azumi Uchitani will focus on character Toki, the transient moment which has a huge cultural significance.Understanding how we consume every moment of our lives, how we engage with our surroundings, how much attention and awareness we bring into the present moment become central to this Calligraphy session. Read more
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Japanese Calligraphy: Moon
The autumn moon has been regarded as the most beautiful by the Japanese, and as September arrives, celebrations are held all over the nation to show appreciation for a successful harvest. Join the next Japanese Calligraphy class with Azumi Uchitani to enjoy a meditation session and practice creating character Tsuki. Read more
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Japanese Calligraphy: Inner Peace
Yasuragi is a concept or feeling of inner peace. However, it is also an attitude, a relation which a person can build with the outside world. Join the next Japanese calligraphy session with Azumi Uchitani to enjoy creating this beautiful kanji and find out more about the Yasuragi way of living. Read more
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Japanese Calligraphy: Tea
This is a series of workshops designed by Azumi Uchitani to explore Japanese culture through the art of calligraphy and language. We will finalise our spring season with the last calligraphy session and the character 茶 Cha (Tea). Read more
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Japanese Calligraphy: 男 Otoko (Man)
In May, we have the Boys day, Tango not Sekku to celebrate the growth of the sons of the family. Tango not Sekku is also known as Ayame no hi (Iris festival). Read more
