Shodo, handwriting practice and the brush.
212 pages
Online video course teaching Japanese calligraphy (shodo) with instruction on brush techniques, traditional styles, materials, and the meditative philosophy behind the art form.
A curated guide to three beginner-friendly books on Japanese calligraphy, with honest assessments of their strengths and best use cases. Written for learners starting their shodo practice.
Online shodo course taught by Master Kaoru Tanaka, a 40-year practitioner in Kamakura, covering brush fundamentals, basic kanji strokes, breathing techniques, and expressive writing.
Japanese calligraphy classes in Tokyo and online taught by a master artist. Beginners learn brush techniques, stroke fundamentals, and write their names in kanji with guidance in English.
Guide to Japanese calligraphy (shodo) for beginners, covering history, basic writing styles, and Zen philosophy, with information about English-language classes available in Tokyo.
Guide to mastering Japanese handwriting covering stroke order, kana and kanji writing techniques, common mistakes, and practice exercises for learners of all levels.
App for practicing beautiful Japanese handwriting with hiragana, katakana, and over 350 kanji characters, providing stroke order guidance and feedback on writing quality for learners of all levels.
Online Japanese calligraphy courses taught by a certified instructor, offering model videos, practice assignments, and personalized corrections. Courses cover hiragana and kanji for beginners through advanced students.
Guide to popular Japanese hobbies and craft activities for foreigners, covering traditional arts like ikebana, shodo, and ceramics alongside martial arts such as kendo and kyudo, with class costs and where to find them.
A guide to online Japanese calligraphy courses for beginners, reviewing paid options on Domestika, Udemy, and Skillshare, plus free YouTube resources, with criteria for evaluating courses and advice on combining courses.
Free downloadable and printable Japanese writing paper templates in various sizes and formats, including graph paper for character practice and genkouyoushi manuscript paper for composition writing.
Japanese calligrapher offering online courses in calligraphy for learners of all levels, along with custom calligraphy services and information about Japanese artistic culture.
Guide to Japanese calligraphy as fine art, covering famous calligraphers from the ninth century to modern times, the philosophy of shodō, and the history of the tradition.
A beginner's guide to Japanese embroidery (sashiko) that teaches vocabulary, cultural context, and practical stitching techniques. Combines hands-on craft instruction with language learning for Japanese learners.
Guide to Japanese calligraphy (shodō) covering its Zen philosophy, history, essential tools, and brush techniques for learners beginning their own practice.
Online calligraphy learning platform offering tutorial videos in English alongside sets of specialized tools and materials for Japanese shodo practice at beginner through advanced levels.
Introductions to three free beginner-level self-study courses on traditional Japanese culture covering calligraphy, flower arrangement, and tea ceremony, with videos, quizzes, and hands-on practice activities.
Online Japanese calligraphy lessons taught by native speakers with English support, combining character study with cultural learning through shodo practice for learners of all levels.
A guide to shodo, or Japanese calligraphy, covering its history, philosophy, basic brushstrokes, complete kanji, and materials, as well as spiritual practice and mindfulness for learners of all backgrounds.
Guide to Japanese woodworking traditions and joinery techniques spanning 1,300 years, explaining the Zen philosophy behind working with wood without nails and the spiritual discipline of temple carpentry.
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