Japanese Culture in Practice: Calligraphy Soiree

Did you ever want to try your hand at traditional Japanese calligraphy? Enroll in a calligraphy workshop with artist Yoko Takenami.

The workshop will begin with a brief introduction on the history of calligraphy, but will largely focus on practical demonstrations and a chance to hone your skills. The session will conclude with instruction on caring for the calligraphy equipment used.

This is a wonderful opportunity to try this quintessential Japanese art under the tutelage of a professional calligrapher. Beginners are welcome.

Ms Takenami gained a license to teach calligraphy in 1990 and wrote a book — The Simple Art of Japanese Calligraphy (Cico Books, 2004) in English, later to be translated to French and German. She is involved in a wide range of activities, conducting workshops and demonstrations in both the UK and Monaco while also giving lectures at the British Museum and London University.

Date: November 1, 2012 (6.45 for 7.00 pm)
Venue: Large Meeting Room, Nippon Club, 2nd floor, Samuel House, 6 St. Albans Street, London SW1Y 4SQ
Fee: £18 (£12 for members)
Booking deadline: Monday 29 October

Reference
The East Foundation is a registered charity (1142886) in the UK. Our charitable foundation’s objectives are to promote, maintain, improve, and advance education for the public in the arts and culture of East Asia, in particular but not exclusively the arts of drama, mime, dance, singing, and music.

Our aim is to:

• Promote a better cultural understanding of East Asia.....
• Introduce and experience the beauty and culture of East Asian countries.....
• Enable people to discover the exciting and healthy food available of the East Asia.....
• Create awareness of the excellence of East Asian Films.....
• Present diners with the opportunity to taste and enjoy East Asian cuisine.....
• Encourage the East Asian people to communicate in English with confidence.....

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Japanese culture in practice

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