Shodo Japanese Calligraphy Workshop

Learn Japanese calligraphy, Shodo, Sho, brush writing and meditation



1 hour - 2 hours Class size 1 to 5 guests    

  $65 - $130 (price varies across dates) (Afterpay available)
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Rejuvenate while improving your focus with Ren, a master in Shodo calligraphy. Ren’s work has been recognised by the Japanese Foreign Ministry, gaining the esteemed title of national property of Japan for his work ‘Furusato’ which now lives at the Japanese Embassy in Canberra, as well as having various works exhibited internationally.
Learn how to make different types of Sumi ink to kick-start your Japanese calligraphy career, and wield your calligraphy brush or 'fude' against a special type of Japanese paper called ‘hanshi’. Learn Japanese characters, and express your emotions through brush stroke pressure, rhythm and tone.
This workshop is a perfect meditative experience to break up a stressful week as you dive into the relaxing nature of practising Japanese calligraphy.

Upcoming dates for Shodo Japanese Calligraphy Workshop

Times are Sydney time. Dates and prices as of 12 Oct 2026, 12:47am; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

1451 upcoming dates between 13 Oct 2026 and 31 Dec 2027.

  • Tue 13 Oct 2026, 9am-10am ($65)
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What you'll get
Your work which can be put on the wall.
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Knowledge required
No knowledge of Japanese is required.
What to bring
All equipment is provided. Just bring your enthusiasm!
Location

Chatswood, NSW

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Recent reviews of Shodo Japanese Calligraphy Workshop

  • 5/5 from Mieko Mori, attended Aug 2026: We joined a Shodo Japanese calligraphy class as a birthday gift for my husband, and it was such a wonderful experience. It was his first time trying Japanese calligraphy with a brush and ink, and he was very excited to give it a go. After some practice, we each completed a final piece using a word of our choice, which we were able to take home as a special keepsake. Ren, our teacher, was very patient, attentive and encouraging throughout the class, making the experience both enjoyable and relaxing. It was a lovely way to learn more about Japanese culture, enjoy a peaceful moment away from everyday life, and feel a real sense of satisfaction when we completed our own piece. We had so much fun and would highly recommend this experience to anyone looking for something a little different and meaningful!
  • 5/5 from Deanne Prusiak, attended Jul 2026: Ren Sensei is a great teacher and I had such a wonderful lesson. He taught me the basic strokes first, then I practised the kanji that I chose. Ren Sensei taught me how to breathe properly and put calm music on while I was practising the shodo. He was encouraging but also showed me where I could improve. I was happy with the end result. He gave me my final kanji on a board with a nice hanging rope and all of the practice ones as well. I'm hooked! I will definitely be back. Ren Sensei, arigato gozaimashita!
  • 5/5 from Almira Flores, attended May 2026: Ren was a great teacher - calm, patient, and encouraging. He also accommodated a change in the class schedule. I really enjoyed learning Japanese calligraphy, I especially liked the meditative aspect.
  • 5/5 from Margaret Roberts, attended Jun 2025: Ren is an excellent teacher, patient, professional and attentive. I enjoyed every minute of this absorbing class and hope further study will include my approach of the art of calligraphy.
  • 5/5 from Joseph Pemberton, attended Mar 2025: I loved the class! Super happy with the results.100/100
  • 5/5 from Susan Furber, attended Feb 2025: A very enjoyable class, with an informative and supportive teacher, preparing my own personalised Japanese Calligraphy piece. Plenty of opportunity to practise, in a great supportive environment. Can highligh recommend
  • 5/5 from Debbie Edwards, attended Feb 2025: Ren is a wonderful teacher. Very patient and encouraging. And the class was lots of fun! Five stars.
  • 5/5 from Meliss Tolhurst, attended Jan 2025: An incredible class with Ren. He is extremely knowledgeable and supportive. We can't wait to book another lesson!
  • 5/5 from Anita Menon, attended Jan 2025: Although I’m not artistic and didn’t know any Japanese to truly understand the subtleties of the class, I enjoyed the meditative quality and gentle peace associated with calligraphy. Ren, the instructor was patient, good at explaining and taught intuitively. It was one of the best classes I’ve attended. Learnt about rubbing ink & basic strokes, chose a word, had it translated to Japanese, then was taught how to write it on beautiful parchment. All in 1 hour. Amazing! I ended up buying a practice kit…
  • 5/5 from Janet, attended Jan 2025: Class was awesome and Ren was very supportive and helpful. He ensured we all had a wonderful initial lesson in Shodo Japanese calligraphy. Thank you Ren
  • 5/5 from Isabel Li, attended Jan 2025: The class was a very calm and relaxing environment. In one class I learned a lot about the tradition of Japanese calligraphy. Ren-sensei was so knowledgeable and patient and made it a great experience.
  • 5/5 from Zen Taureka, attended Sep 2024: Ren was a good encouraging instructor who paid close attention to detail. I'll most likely continue to practice in the future
  • 5/5 from Matthew Peters, attended Sep 2024: Came as a group of three as part of research on Japanese teaching styles. Ren was friendly, accomodating, and taught us the basics of calligraphy while having some freedom to choose our own words to write. Highly recommend for a knowledgeable and talented teacher.
  • 5/5 from Beatrice Zambon, attended Jul 2024: It was a gift from my partner, as we both fascinated about Japanese culture. The teacher was great, we were late for the session as we couldn't find the address and he was kindly waiting for us outside the building. During the session he was explain the ritual of the calligraphy and the meditation how important for this type of art. He give us good feedback how to improve our calligraphy skills with the brush and with the ink during the session and we both really appreciated. Overall it was a great experience and I recommended, even if you never done before!
  • 5/5 from Colleen Wilson, attended Jun 2024: Ren was very supportive giving clear instructions and explaining areas for continual improvement. This gave me confidence although I realised I need much more practice. I will come again. A most enjoyable experience.
  • 5/5 from Geraldine Kok, attended May 2024: My daughter and I signed up this class to spend time & learn something new together. Ren was patient, friendly and very encouraging. Being new at it, he made it easy. We had fun! Thanks Ren!
  • 5/5 from Raya Grishina-Gunn, attended Feb 2024: Loved the class! Amazing experience. Like active meditation! Fantastic for mental health and creativity! Highly recommended.
  • 5/5 from Judy Fang, attended Feb 2024: - Ren is a great teacher who is patient, honest and funny - Wish the class was longer!
  • 5/5 from Zara Lagoudakis, attended Jan 2024: Very good conversationalist and a great overall experience. End results were absolutely amazing because of the guidance of the teacher
  • 5/5 from Helen Carbone, attended Dec 2023: Great class and great teacher. It was very interesting and a fun experience! would highly recommend to all
  • 5/5 from Ruchi Glanville, attended Nov 2023: I decided to book this for my husband and I for our first wedding anniversary. For our first experience with calligraphy it was so cool! With such a short amount of time it was enjoyable and we loved our copy to take home.
  • 5/5 from Therese Perdedjian, attended Nov 2023: Amazing class. My partner and I had so much fun and Ren was amazing teacher. Ren made it surprisingly easy and he supplied all the tools. Recommend this class. Considering ongoing classes in calligraphy
  • 5/5 from Ronald Euse, attended Sep 2023: The teacher (Ren) was excellent. He was so accommodating and helpful. Materials were plentiful. Class was great.
  • 5/5 from Zara Lagoudakis, attended Jul 2023: Teacher was very helpful and encouraging. very skilled and kind. The room is clos to the station and very neat, soft music playing and different calligraphy along the walls. Materials were of high quality, including the paper and ink that we had to make. It is definitely worth the cost and you learn how to do proper calligraphy strokes, new Japanese kanji and words you didn't previously know, as well as how to make ink.
  • 5/5 from Shiaoling Lim, attended Jul 2023: Thank you Ren! For your time and encouragement throughout the session. I was pleasantly surprised that the class wasn’t just for the writing itself but also tying it to our breathing and relaxation. Very therapeutic! I got a set to practice at home! Certainly do with more mindfulness practice this way!
  • 5/5 from Emma Robinson, attended Jul 2023: It was such a great experience, a very complete 1hr class. Thank you so much Ren sensei
  • 5/5 from Celia Toose, attended May 2023: It was a great class for a beginner who was keen to try Japanese calligraphy. Ren helped us pick a word we wanted to write and gave good advice on how to master the technique.
  • 5/5 from James Toose, attended May 2023: Great course. Just enough time. Very encouraging teacher. So much to take home
  • 5/5 from Lindsay Russell, attended May 2023: The overall class was very good. Ren was very patient and encouraging. His knowledge and expertise in teaching us was very high. We really enjoyed the experience.
  • 5/5 from Genevieve Caudery, attended Mar 2023: Ren is a marvelous and patient teacher. His method of tuition is step by step and very positive.
  • 5/5 from Tina Nguyen, attended Mar 2023: Ren Sensei is amazing. He was very patient and calm and encouraging. We booked a morning session and the hour flew by so quickly. Shodo calligraphy for us was such a meditative experience and brought a sense of calm to us both. Highly recommended
  • 5/5 from Kaye Cook, attended Mar 2023: Such a lovely class. Great tutor who was very informative and patient. Great value for money.
  • 5/5 from Carolyn Jackson, attended Jan 2023: Ren is a wonderful teacher - very patient and encouraging! His own work is beautiful and very inspirational. The venue is good - very convenient and well set out. Overall it was a very lovely class. I highly recommend.
  • 5/5 from Lisa Douglass, attended Nov 2022: Great class, the teacher was informative and very friendly. We had a very lovely time.
  • 5/5 from Warren Munce, attended Nov 2022: Fantastic experience for anyone interested in true Japanese culture. Ren-san's class is not just about writing, brush technique and artit is about breathing, relaxing and meaning mindful. On top of all this you get to take your art work home
  • 5/5 from Laura Marsden, attended Oct 2022: Ren sensei was knowledgeable, helpful and so patient with our limited artistic skills. After our lesson we were so happy with our finished work and felt calm and appreciative of the skill and time it would take to master this craft. We definitely recommend you give it a try! Ganbatte #Love #Family
  • 5/5 from Yiwei Li, attended Oct 2022: Really relaxed and zen session, sensei taught us the basics in utilizing the brush and let us choose the word/phrase we want to practise on. I will definitely recommend it if you are interested in Japanese culture/calligraphy.
  • 5/5 from Adam Allgaier, attended Aug 2022: Stimulating, thoughtful, insightful, and fun! This calligraphy lesson was top notch, and Ren is a great teacher and enjoyable to learn from. The skill he teaches here is deep and nuanced, and had mindfulness value that leaves you focused.
  • 5/5 from Mireille Steenekamp, attended Aug 2022: The class was relaxing and informative. The instructor is very patient and took time to attend to each participant individually. I really enjoyed it and would recommend this class.
  • 5/5 from Simone Pietschner, attended Jul 2022: I booked this class with two friends to celebrate one of their birthdays. Ren was a great instructor. Very enthusiastic and warm. It was great to take our work home and ready to hang. We chose the words, Peace, Family and Gratitude.
  • 5/5 from Kelsey Brymer, attended Jul 2022: Ren was a knowledgeable and patient teacher. All of the materials to practice and create the final work was provided. I enjoyed speaking with Ren about his craft and experiences in Japan/Australia. I highly recommend this class if you want to explore a new art practice that leaves you feeling relaxed and peaceful.
  • 5/5 from Lydie, attended Jul 2022: Great teaching really thorough. Very relaxing moment. We had a lovely time learning something new.
  • 5/5 from Rosa Howard, attended Jul 2022: Ren is wonderfully supportive and knows how to share his skillfulness, which is inspiring. highly recommend his workshop
  • 4/5 from Elizabeth Kelly, attended Jul 2022: It was a peaceful experience to work on my calligraphy practice from an expert teacher who clearly understands the intricacy of this art form.
  • 5/5 from Melissa Marsh, attended Jun 2022: Had a great time! Master Ren was very patient with me. Would go back again.
  • 5/5 from James Luis, attended Jun 2022: Ren was very kind and a great teacher! The class was very therapeutic and fun
  • 5/5 from Emmanuel Sokias, attended May 2022: Ren’s calligraphy workshop was a great experience. We went on a Saturday and shared the class with another person. It was an intimate setting. Ren briefly touched on the history of the art of Japanese calligraphy, and helped us create our own ink from water and stone. Ren showed us the form required for the brush strokes and allowed us plenty of practice on tracing paper, before finishing our final attempt on high quality paper. The whole process is quite meditative; we were encouraged to breathe in tandem with the brushstrokes. Quiet, ambient music accompanies the class. Ren took plenty of photos and allowed us to keep practicing until we were satisfied with our artwork. A charming little experience.
  • 5/5 from Tulin Sayah, attended Nov 2021: What a way to experience Japanese culture -a fun and immersive eye opening experience to Calligraphy. A fun hour to learn a new skill.
  • 5/5 from Donna Shrimpton, attended Nov 2021: It was a fantastic class. The teacher Ren was lovely and very helpful. We learned how to use the brush then picked a word each. We had a great time.
  • 5/5 from Shannon Walliss, attended Jun 2021: Ren is a wonderful and patient teacher and the class has such a lovely, calm atmosphere. Would highly recommend it and plan to return!
Your teacher

Renclub
Renclub

Japanese Traditional Calligrapher in Shodo

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Ren is an artist who specialises on ‘Shodo’, Japanese traditional calligraphy. He was conferred Consul-General's Commendation on in 2016.
After holding exhibitions in Tokyo and Osaka, he moved his centre of activity to Sydney in 1996.
Now his work can be seen all over NSW through his exhibitions. In addition, he has held various performances and workshops at many occasions including the NSW Art Gallery, the Japanese Embassy’s Candle Festival and the Cowra Japanese Gardens.
He has also taken the role of Kanji (Japanese characters) Demonstration in the SBS Japanese learning show ‘Nihongo Daisuki’ and other Chinese learning shows.
In recent years he has also impressed overseas audiences with many activities including his exhibition in Dubai and performance at the Japan Day in New Zealand, to which he was invited by the Auckland Consulate of Japan.
In 2010 his work ‘Furusato’ (En: place of origin) was approved by the Japanese Foreign Ministry as a national property of Japan, meaning his artistic talent is now recognised by two nations(Australia and Japan). This work is now housed at the Japanese Embassy in Canberra.
He holds Shodo classes in Sydney, and is endeavouring to pass his talent to future generations.
Ren participated in production of Hollywood movie “The Wolverine” (2013) as a calligrapher. Also he was conferred Consul-General's Commendation on in 2016.
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