Shodo Japanese Calligraphy Workshop

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



1 hour Class size 1 to 5

label $60 (or 4 payments of $15 Afterpay)

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.

Just four minutes walk (200 metres) from Chatswood station.

This workshop is a perfect meditative experience to break up a stressful week as you dive into the relaxing nature of practising Japanese calligraphy.


Knowledge required
No knowledge of Japanese is required.
 
What you'll get
Your work which can be put on the wall.
 
What to bring
All equipment is provided. Just bring your enthusiasm!
 
Location

Chatswood, NSW

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Shodo Japanese Calligraphy Workshop location
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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