2009-2010
Winter Holiday Weekend Shodo

書道:　The Way of Japanese Calligraphy

Sundays, December 6th, 13th, 20th, January 3rd & 10th
(11:30 am – 2:30 pm)

Tuition:
$240* per a course for Japan Society Members
$270 per a course for nonmembers
(including a $10 fee for a supply of paper for classroom use)
*For tuition discount, please contact our Membership Office (212-715-1270) and become a member at least 10 days before your registration at the Language Center.

Course Descriptions (PDF)
Registration Form (PDF)

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Shodō is an art form using a brush and charcoal ink on paper, wood plaques and fabric. It includes Chinese characters (kanji) and Japanese hiragana. Although it originated in the techniques used for letter writing, with its unique form of expression it has developed into an art genre. This hands-on workshop will introduce the techniques of shodō.

Schedule:
Classes are from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm, 3 hours each Sunday, equivalent to 10 lessons of the usual course.

Instructor:
The instructor is Ms. Masako Inkyo. Her university degree is in Japanese Calligraphy and she is a member of the three largest shodō professional associations in Japan. In all three she holds the highest rank, based on work she has submitted. She has also received many awards, including first prizes in both shodō and pen calligraphy in national competitions sponsored by the Ministry of Education. For more information, visit www.masako-inkyo.com.

Information:
Class is limited to 15 people, and registration will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Most importantly, because of the sequential development of the course, attendance at all lessons is required. For further information and registration, please call (212) 715-1256, or (212)715-1293.