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About Calligraphy (Sho-do)書道について

Calligraphy has been transmitted along with writing from China since ancient times, and over its long history, it has integrated with the spiritual culture of the Japanese people and developed as a traditional culture of Japan.
The appeal of calligraphy is not just looking at a model and writing beautiful letters. It is an art that can improve your thinking and concentration, and hone your sensitivity and expressiveness.

There is also the real thrill of practicing difficult characters over and over again and feeling the effort and progress you make.

There are so many different things that you can practice through calligraphy, such as expressions that make the most of the moment, and techniques that can be cultivated over time.

The black of the ink, the white of the Japanese paper, and the lines of the brush are the only things that are created in each moment, and it is an art that most expresses the artist’s individuality. If you can experience calligraphy and touch even a little bit of its essence, you will be able to experience the spirit and culture of Japan.

Why not try writing your own characters with a brush or your favorite characters to create your own artwork.

書道は古来中国から文字と共に伝わり、長い歴史の中で日本人の精神文化とも融合し日本の伝統文化として発展してきました。
書道の魅力は手本を見て美しい文字を書くだけではありません。思考や集中力を高め、感性や表現力を磨くことのできる芸術です。

また、難しい文字も何度も繰り返し練習し努力や上達を実感できる醍醐味もあります。
瞬間を生かす表現、積み重ねて培う技術など、書道を通して鍛錬できることは本当に多様です。

墨の黒、和紙の白、筆の線はその一瞬一瞬に生まれる唯一のものであり、最も書き手の個性が出てしまう芸術です。書道を体験し、その神髄に少しでも触れることができれば、日本の精神、文化を体感することができるはずです。

ぜひ筆で自分の文字を書いたり、好きな文字を書いて、自分だけのアート作品を書いてみませんか。

Atelier Kakko’s calligraphy experience allows you to do the following:

①know the letters (文字を知る)

There are three types of characters in Japanese: Kanji, Hiragana, and Katakana.
We will choose a character that interests you and give you a lecture on the basic writing, brushstrokes, and shapes.
After learning the letters, let’s choose whether to create your own work using letters (②) or ink art (③).

日本語には３種類の文字（漢字、ひらがな、カタカナ）があります。
興味のある文字を選び、基本的な書き方、筆遣い、形をレクチャーいたします。文字を知ったうえで、文字作品(②)にするか墨アート（③）で自分の作品を創作するか選んでみましょう。

②Write letters(文字を書く)

In Japan, there is a concept called kotodama, and people wish for their ideals to come true by expressing them in words or writing them.
Why not write down your wishes and thoughts that you would like to realize?

日本には言霊という思想があり、言葉にしたり、文字を書くことで理想の実現を願います。
実現したい願いや思いを書いてみてはいかがでしょうか。

③Draw with ink art(墨アートで描く)

It’s difficult to understand from just one experience, but once you come into contact with the ever-changing colors, smudges, and blurs of ink, and the diverse expressive power of a brush, your sensibilities will be stimulated and your powers will increase. Please experience the infinite possibilities of expression that calligraphy has.

一回の体験で理解するのは難しいですが、墨の変幻自在な色、にじみ、かすれ、毛筆の持つ多様な表現力に触れたら、あなたの感性は刺激されパワーアップするはずです。書道が持つ表現の無限の可能性をぜひ体感してください。

Calligraphy experience(書道体験)

You can write your name in hiragana and katakana, or practice your favorite characters to create your own work.

Art book experience (アート書体験)

Let’s practice your favorite letters.
Expand your imagination and try creating art calligraphy works using ink shading, smudges, and smearing.
You can also enjoy an art experience that combines letters and ink paintings.

好きな文字を練習
イメージを広げて墨の濃淡、にじみ、カスレを使ってアート書作品に挑戦してみましょう
文字と墨絵を融合させてるアート体験も楽しめます