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).
Project Category: Japanese Culture Events
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).
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.
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).
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).
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.
Embracing Imperfections: Japanese Art of Kintsugi
The art of Kintsugi originates from Japan where artisans began using lacquer and gold pigment to put shattered vessels back together. Nowadays, this process of mending broken porcelains, dusted with gold, or silver powder, aims to make what once was broken look even more attractive than ever. Join our online workshop dedicated to Japanese art of Kintsugi and experience the healing power of artistic restoration.
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.
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 symbolises perseverance and hope, as well as beauty, purity, and the transitoriness of life.
Japanese Calligraphy: 雪Yuki
The 3rd winter session will focus on character 雪 Yuki (Snow) and explore The Art of Winter.