learn the art of japanese calligraphy

Calligrapher Lanka will introduce you the way of writing, Shodo/書道.
In Lanka's hands-on calligraphy workshop, participants can learn basic Japanese writing techniques and find balance within themselves through the meditative process.
The workshop starts with basics of calligraphy, which is how to use the brush and ink, posture and manners. Participants are introduced to the eight basic strokes of Japanese calligraphy, resulting in drawing the character 永.

You will leave this workshop relaxed, inspired and prepared to use Japanese calligraphy for your own art. Maybe this is also even an idea for your Christmas gifts.

About Lanka

Japanese calligraphy artist LANKA was born in Hokkaido, Japan. She started learning shūji [習字] when she was 7 year old and stopped when she entered junior high school.

LANKA started to practise shodō [書道] at the Japanese calligraphy institute in 2012. After two years of study, she obtained a master’s level. At the post-graduate course, she kept learning Japanese calligraphy 4 more years. She has won awards and her work has been shown at public exhibitions during her study at the institute.

LANKA moved to the Netherlands in 2018 and since then she has been working on her own artworks and expressions within Japanese calligraphy.

See her profil here.