Language Center

Spring 2012 Shodo

書道:日本の習字

TUITION
Non-members $290
Japan Society members: $260
Materials for the course (brush, ink, paper, a felt pad, and a paperweight) are provided in class for classroom use only.
*For tuition discount, please contact Reiko Sassa at 212-715-1256.

Course Descriptions and Registration Form (PDF)

Shodō I
Fridays 2/3 – 4/6 4:00 - 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 1/30 – 4/9 (no class: 2/20) 4:00 - 5:30 pm
This class is designed for the students who have completed Shodō I or have equivalent experience.

Shodō III
Wednesdays 2/1 – 4/4 4:00 - 5:30 pm
This class is designed for the students who have completed Shodō II or have equivalent experience.

Shodō IV
Fridays 2/3 – 4/6 10:00 - 11:30 am
This class is designed for the students who have completed Shodō III or have equivalent experience.

Shodō V
Fridays 2/3 – 4/6 2:00 - 3:30 pm
Limited to students who have successfully completed Shodō IV. Students can study either reisho, kana, or pen calligraphy.

Weekend Shodō
5 Sundays 2/5 – 3/4 10:40 am - 1:40 pm or 2 pm - 5 pm
Open to students at all levels.

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.

Each class is limited to 12 people, and registration will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Most importantly, because of the sequential development of the courses, attendance at all 10 lessons is required.