2010 Spring Shodo: Japanese Calligraphy

書道:日本の習字

Tuition:
Japan Society members: $240*
non-members $270
(includes a $10 fee for 10-day supply of paper for classroom use)
Materials for the course (brush, ink, a felt pad, and a paperweight) are provided in class for classroom use only. Students may purchase brush and a felt pad for their own use at home at the special price of $5.00 each.
*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.

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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.

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.

Shodō I:
Fridays, 1/29 – 4/2; 4:00 to 5:30 pm
This class will teach strokes used in Basic Kanji. Students at any level from beginner to advanced are welcome to register and Japanese language skills are not required.

Shodō II:
Mondays, 1/25 – 4/5 (no class 2/15); 4:00 to 5:30 pm
This class is designed for the students who have completed Shodō I or have equivalent experience.

Shodō III:
Wednesdays, 1/27 – 3/31; 4:00 to 5:30 pm
This class is designed for the students who have completed Shodō II or have equivalent experience.

Shodō IV:
Fridays, 1/29 – 4/2; 10:00 to 11:30 am
This class is designed for the students who have completed Shodō III or have equivalent experience.

Shodō V:
Fridays, 1/29 – 4/2; 2:00 to 3:30 pm
Limited to students who have successfully completed Shodō IV. Students can study either reisho, kana, or pen calligraphy.

For more details, or to register by phone with a credit card, please call either (212)715-1256 or (212)715-1293.