Let creativity flow with a calligraphy lesson from a professional calligraphist
1.5 hour private experience
Location: Hiroshima City
Offered in Japanese, with a friendly Deeper Japan guide interpreting in your language
Meet the Master
What you’ll do
Join an award-winning Hiroshima calligraphy teacher in a private lesson on kana calligraphy. Learn about the history and practice of kana calligraphy. Practice using the calligraphy brush and inkstone to learn the basics, then create your own masterpiece on an object of your choice, such as washi paper or an uchiwa fan.
Who can attend
Children must be 15+
What to wear
Clothing that you don't mind getting a little dirty
Availability
Everyday
Session 1 (10:00 - 11:30)
On Wednesdays and Thursdays afternoon sessions may be possible upon request.
Access
10 minutes by car from Hiroshima Station
The Script of Poets
Balletic script dances across washi paper, traditional fans, and scrolls hung elegantly on the wall. Kana calligraphy, rather than exclusively featuring kanji characters, utilizes the kana syllabary, which flows together from start to finish like a gentle stream. Since Japan's ancient Heian Period, an era of aristocratic and sophisticated court life, kana writing has been intertwined with the work of poetry, a delicate art distinct from the kanji characters used in bureaucratic documents. Modern kana calligraphists must also retain knowledge and a refined sensitivity of the classical poetry from this era, as waka, haiku, and tanka poems frequently comprise contemporary kana creations. At this Hiroshima calligraphy workshop, join a kana calligraphy specialist in diving into the delicate beauty of kana calligraphy. Possessing both national awards and featured in both televised works and collaborative exhibitions, learn carefully from her years of expertise to make your own calligraphy creation and immerse deeper into the rich history and subtle beauty of kana calligraphy.
Cancellation Policy
Please make your booking at least 7 days in advance. See cancellation policy here.
A detailed itinerary will be emailed to you once your booking has been confirmed.
