Written by Patrick Balfe
Experience Japanese calligraphy firsthand with the help of expert instructors.
What to expect
These beginner workshops will introduce you to the world of calligraphy from the absolute basics to creating your very own piece of art.
Starting with a brief introduction to the tools — your brush, ink, and washi paper — you’ll progress on to getting the feel for brush strokes. Once you’re feeling more confident, choose a kanji character that resonates with you or write your own name in Japanese characters.
With the help of your instructor, by the end of your class, you will have skillfully brushed your chosen work onto an uchiwa traditional Japanese fan to take home with you, as well as an English beginner’s guide to calligraphy for future practice.
To celebrate, enjoy authentic Japanese tea and traditional sweets to relax and appreciate your new creation.
Each experience lasts 2.5 hours. A small-group workshop (max. six participants)
- Learn about traditional calligraphy tools
- Step-by-step basic training
- Character selection, practice, and final work
- End the experience with Japanese tea and sweets
Schedule
These sessions will be held multiple times throughout September. Each session runs from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.
- Thursday September 4
- Saturday September 6
- Thursday September 11
- Thursday September 18
- Thursday September 25
- Saturday September 27
Entry
Book your experience in advance via Get Your Guide. Cash payment at the venue is also accepted. Participation costs [cost amount=10000], and you can receive 50% back for leaving a review.
How to get there
The workshops are held in Yokohama Port Opening Memorial Hall, also known as Jack’s Tower. The building is approximately a 10-minute walk from the South Exit of JR Kannai Station, accessible via the Keihin-Tohoku and Negishi lines, or Exit 1 of the Kannai Station subway line. If you come on the Minatomirai Line, it’s a 1-minute walk from Exit 1 of Nihon-odori Station.
Please check the bulletin board at the entrance for your classroom number.
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Adults:
Advance sales: ¥10,000
At the door: ¥10,000
