Japanese Calligraphy - Shodō (書道) classes from 9 January until 18 June 2020

The Daiwa Anglo-Japanese Foundation is pleased to be hosting a calligraphy course from 9 January until 18 June 2020.

Day and Time: Every Thursday

Two sessions to choose from:

①　11:00 – 12:45

or

②　13:00 – 14:45

Teacher: Taki Kodaira
Price: £5 (cost of materials) per lesson
Description: Students will learn some calligraphy styles and the historical evolution Kanji characters. We will study directly from ancient documents to try to understand the original visual message of Kanji and its culture.

Everyone is welcome, beginners as well as those with experience of Japanese calligraphy.

Enquiries: To enrol or for any questions, please email Taki Kodaira (takikodaira@gmail.com).

※ When you apply, please let Taki know your preferred time (① or ②).

※ The classes progress, building on what is taught in previous lessons, so it is best to join from the first day.  However, if this is not possible, you can join later on (any time).

What is SHODŌ?
In Japan, Japanese calligraphy is called “Shodō”. Shodō is a visual art form born in China that represents the beauty of writing. Using brush and ink, the characters are written on the paper and it gives life to their aesthetic characteristics. Thanks to the study of the method of representation of the beauty of the characters, within a system of codified norms, the artist is able to express his own personality. It is therefore a very special cultural expression that combines moral education and artistic sense.

About Taki Kodaira   小平多起
Japanese Calligraphy “Shodō” artist born in Nagano, Japan.
Master in traditional calligraphy at the China Academy of Art in Hangzhou, China, transferred to London in 2018.
Artistic activity: participation in solo and group exhibitions.
Teaching Shodō in various institutions, public and private.
Her teaching method covers the techniques, but also the historical, philosophical and spiritual aspect of this art.