Description
Online Class
This course continues the 6-Week Introductory Course and builds on the essentials of Japanese calligraphy learned in that class. This class allows students to learn Japanese calligraphy as an art that enriches their lives. Japanese calligraphy requires body-mind concentration, breathing, and constant repetition. When students learn to harmonize these activities, calligraphy becomes a meditative practice to help calm the mind and strengthen the spirit.
Students complete the course when meeting course deadlines. After a week of practice, students must submit each assignment for correction. Students can expect their skills to improve with detailed feedback and guidance from Esteban Martinez Sensei. Through these practical assignments, students will deepen their practice and work on assignments appropriate to their skill level.
Students in this class can earn grades (級 kyū in Japanese) through Gohitsu Shodo Kai. Earning grades allows students to keep track of their progress and look forward to higher-level assignments.
Prerequisites
Shodo 6-Week Introductory Online Course. Students who have not taken the introductory course but have experience can take this course after receiving special approval from Martinez Sensei.
Levels: This course is for students of all levels
Requirements
- Medium-thick calligraphy brush – size #3 or 5cm length
- Sumi ink
- Hanshi paper
- Paperweight
- Shitajiki or Felt Mat – Shitajiki for hanshi paper with grid lines (if you can order this one, but shipping may be limited)
- Software: Access to Google Classroom and uploading picture files for assignments.
