Shodo, handwriting practice and the brush.
211 pages
A curated guide to Japanese writing practice books, from blank genkōyōshi notebooks to kanji workbooks and calligraphy manuals, written by a calligrapher for learners developing handwriting skill.
Study of the kanji 勇 (courage) covering its etymology, meanings in Japanese culture and samurai bushidō, vocabulary, and detailed instruction on how to write it in calligraphy with attention to stroke order and.
Online workshop teaching kakizome, the Japanese New Year's calligraphy tradition, through guided instruction in different shodo styles. Suitable for beginners to advanced learners with no prior experience required.
Online calligraphy lessons and tutorials in English taught through video, plus custom brush character design services for personal and business use.
Guide to Japanese calligraphy for left-handed practitioners, explaining why shodō is traditionally right-handed and offering practical techniques for left-handers to learn either right-handed or with their dominant hand.
A book by Rie Takeda introducing Japanese calligraphy as a mindfulness practice, covering brush techniques, kanji, philosophy, and spiritual guidance for beginners.
Guide to sashiko, the Japanese decorative stitching and visible mending tradition.
Online calligraphy lessons with tutorial videos in English that help learners understand Japanese characters, stroke order, and different writing styles through the practice of shodo.
A beginner-friendly guide to ikebana, the traditional Japanese art of flower arranging, covering its history, core principles like shin-soe-tai and ma, major schools, essential tools, and step-by-step instructions for.
Online Japanese calligraphy lessons taught in English by a master calligrapher, offering self-paced video instruction and live feedback via Zoom for learners worldwide.
An introduction to ikebana flower arrangement covering its history, major schools, seasonal practices, and beginner guidance. Suitable for learners exploring Japanese cultural traditions.
Guide to ikebana, the traditional Japanese art of flower arrangement, covering its history, key principles including the rule of three and asymmetry, essential vocabulary, and the three main schools.
Guide to mastering Japanese handwriting covering stroke order, kana and kanji writing techniques, common mistakes, and practice exercises for learners of all levels.
A product review of custom kanji hanko (Japanese seals) from someone learning calligraphy, discussing the ordering process, shipping, quality, and use of decorative stamps in Japanese calligraphic work.
An online calligraphy class teaching kakizome, the New Year tradition of writing in ink, led by instructor Rie Takeda for learners interested in Japanese cultural practice.
Online course introducing Japanese calligraphy (shodo) for beginners through the Domestika platform.
Ruby command-line application that generates customizable Japanese manuscript paper (genkouyoushi) for writing practice with options for grid lines, example characters, and blank sheets.
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 bizenyaki, a traditional Japanese pottery style from Okayama prefecture, with information on firing techniques, glazing methods, and distinctive visual characteristics.
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.
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