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Classbento advantages
Money-back satisfaction guarantee
Our classes are awesome, we guarantee it: If you're unhappy about a class, we'll refund you 100%*, as long as you
follow some simple steps
- Leave the class at least 15 minutes before it is due to finish
- Tell us why you were unsatisfied, within 24 hours of the class
- Provide a photo of your photo ID, if we request it
We'll donate
We're passionate about improving mental wellbeing in our community.
Promoting mindfulness through our classes is one solution, but Dementia Australia is doing important work too.
That's why Classbento will donate to Dementia Australia whenever you book with us, at no extra cost to you.
10%+ loyalty bonus
Earn at least 10% of what you spend, by reviewing your classes. Redeem the points to get free or discounted future classes.
* We may choose to cap our refund per student at $300
Description
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 calligraphy career, 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.
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Knowledge Required
No knowledge of Japanese required
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Equipment Needed
All equipment is provided. Just bring your enthusiasm!
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Suitable for
Location
Chatswood, NSW
Exact location is anonymised for privacy. You'll get the specific address after booking.
Teacher
Ren is an artist who specialises on ‘Shodo’, Japanese traditional calligraphy. 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, + more
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Review by Kate Ahmad (attended on 3 May 2018)
It was wonderful. Amazing teacher who took us through every step. Japanese equipment and a very calm and relaxing experience. Will be back!
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Review by Jane (attended on 20 Apr 2018)
Great teacher and we enjoyed the class very much
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Review by Samantha (attended on 21 Mar 2018)
Ren was a wonderful teacher and was very patient and thorough in teaching me the various strokes. It was the perfect meditative class that helped me to relax and unwind whilst also learning a new skill.
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Review by Melanie Ozanne (attended on 27 Dec 2017)
Amazing instruction.I learnt an appreciation of Japanese lettering and will come again from Tasmania when I have done my homework to learn and respect more of this style of calligraphy.
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Review by Lee (attended on 9 Sep 2017)
Will return. Ren sensei setup a lovely space welcome me to calligraphy in. Whilst his club's studio is in Chatswood and handy to the train station it's in a quiet area suitable for this kind of activity. Ren himself was unassuming and an excellent teacher, working out my capabilities quickly and giving just enough information then space and feedback for me to work things out. With thanks,
