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Japanese Calligraphy Workshop with TAISAN
By TAISAN TANAKA(@taisan.nyc)
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Sunday, July 26th
π 2:00pm /4:00 pm (Duration 1hr)
π² $35 (materials included)
Location:
Jewell House
46 E. 21st Street, 3FL, New York, NY, 10010
(646) 932-1227 / info@jewellhouse.nyc
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WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION INCLUDING LEARNING OBJECTIVES
β¨ Learn the Traditional Art of Japanese Calligraphy β¨
Experience the beauty of Japanese calligraphy in a hands-on workshop led by Japanese artist TAISAN. Learn traditional brush techniques, create your own artwork, and take home a meaningful piece of Japanese culture.
Join Japanese artist TAISAN for an intimate introduction to traditional Japanese calligraphy (ShodΕ) and ink painting.
Whether youβre a complete beginner or simply curious about Japanese art and culture, this workshop offers a relaxing and creative experience where youβll learn basic brush techniques and create your own artwork to take home.
What Youβll Learn
* Introduction to Japanese calligraphy
* Basic brush techniques
* How to write simple Japanese characters
* Create your own original calligraphy artwork
No experience is necessary.
Workshop Sessions
* Session 1: 2:00 PM β 3:00 PM
* Session 2: 4:00 PM β 5:00 PM
Each session is limited to approximately 8 participants to ensure a personalized experience.
Workshop Fee
$35 per person
Includes:
* 60-minute guided workshop
* All calligraphy materials
* Traditional Japanese brushes and ink
* One completed artwork to take home
Schedule
60-Minute Workshop
* Introduction & materials
* Brush technique demonstration
* Guided calligraphy practice
* Create your final artwork
* Cleanup
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TAISAN TANAKA
Taisan is a contemporary Japanese calligrapher and Ink painter known for his dynamic live performances and modern reinterpretation of traditional brushwork. Based in New York City, Taisan has captivated audiences around the world with his bold visual language and heartfelt expression through ink.
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He began his artistic career in Tokyo in 2000, and his work quickly gained recognition through numerous exhibitions at galleries and museums across Japan. His groundbreaking calligraphy styleβmojiface (also known in Japan as Emoji, or βsmiling charactersβ)βtransforms Japanese characters into expressive visual art. Since launching his mojiface classes in 2009, more than 3,000 students have participated annually, with some going on to become certified instructors and ambassadors of the style.
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In 2011, following the devastating earthquake and tsunami in the Tohoku region, Taisan was invited by Japanβs Ministry of Defense to perform a live calligraphy piece in front of American and Japanese officials as a gesture of thanks to the U.S. military. The word he chose was βGratitudeββa powerful expression of connection, humility, and shared humanity.
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Taisan relocated to New York City in 2015, where he continues to create and perform internationally. His solo exhibitions and calligraphy performances have been featured in prominent cultural venues across Europe, including Frankfurt (Germany), Oviedo (Spain), and Stockholm (Sweden), among others.
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At the heart of Taisanβs artistic mission is a deep desire to make Japanese calligraphy more accessible and joyful. By blending tradition with innovation, he invites people around the world to experience the beauty of writingβredefining calligraphy not as something intimidating or archaic, but as a vibrant, emotional, and deeply human form of expression.
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