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: 桜 Sakura
This is a series of workshops designed by Azumi Uchitani to explore Japanese culture through the art of calligraphy and language. Our forth session is designed to celebrate one of the iconic symbols of Japan – Sakura. Read more
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Japanese Calligraphy: 春 Haru (Spring)
This is a series of workshops designed by Azumi Uchitani to explore Japanese culture through the art of calligraphy and language. For our third session, we picked a symbol 春 Haru (Spring). Read more
Japanese Calligraphy: 桃 Momo (Peach)
This is a series of workshops designed by Azumi Uchitani to explore Japanese culture through the art of calligraphy and language. Our 2nd session of the season is dedicated to 桃 Momo (Peach). Read more
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Japanese Calligraphy: 女 Onna (Woman)
This 1st spring session will focus on character 女 Onna (Woman) and explore the Art of Femininity. On the third day of March Japan celebrates a national Girl’s day & Hina Matsuri, Dolls festival to commemorate growth, happiness, and prosperity of young girls. Read more
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Nurturing Nature: Shinto Principles and Environment
As we face global environmental problems, Shinto principles of not only appreciating nature, but recognising that nature is the source of life, gain critical importance. Self-awareness, purification of thoughts and intentions, ethics rooted in respect to nature revives old wisdom which seems to be so relevant today. Read more
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Japanese Calligraphy: 梅 Ume
The 4th winter session will focus on character 梅 Ume (Plum blossom) and explore The Art of Ume. Ume is known as the flower of February which starts blossoming at the end of winter in Japan. It is a special flower that has been a popular theme of Japanese paintings and poetry for centuries. Ume… Read more
