Japanese Calligraphy Workshop (Shodō): One Character, Your Story

Learn Japanese calligraphy with Rena. Master basic strokes, paint a fan, and enjoy tea and cake. All materials included; beginner-friendly. ​Slow down, pick up a brush, and write a character that means something to you. ​Shodō (書道), Japanese calligraphy, is a calming and expressive art that connects focus, balance and creativity. In this small, hands-on workshop, calligrapher Rena Huang (@inkbyrena) guides you through the basics: how to hold the brush, the first strokes, and how Japanese characters are built. ​Then you choose one character that speaks to you, such as 愛 love, 夢 dream or 心 heart, and paint it on your own paper fan to take home. ​No experience needed. ​This workshop is for you if • ​you’d like a calm afternoon trying something new • ​you’d love to make something by hand, just for yourself • ​you’re looking for a handmade gift with meaning • ​you enjoy meeting new people in a small, relaxed group ​Your ticket includes • ​Personal guidance from Rena • ​An introduction to the traditional tools: brush, ink and paper • ​All materials, including your own fan to take home • ​Tea, coffee and cake ​How the afternoon unfolds 15:00 Welcome and brush demonstration 15:20 Practise the basic strokes 15:40 Choose your character and practise it 16:30 Paint your fan 17:20 Share your work over tea and cake ​Good to know Only 10 seats, so everyone gets individual guidance. Ages 12+. Ink can stain, so wear something you don’t mind getting marked. Full refund or reschedule up to one week before. Within one week, tickets are non-refundable. ​Brought together by & Threads Connect · @and_threads_connect