[Hyogo, Himeji] Indoor wall calligraphy performance experience ~ Kanji and Japanese calligraphy! 150m adjacent to Himeji Castle

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• This calligraphy experience focuses on kanji characters. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced calligrapher, this is a great way to create a memorable memory of your trip. Experience the wabi-sabi aesthetic of calligraphy, which disappears in 15 minutes. While the room is decorated with tatami mats, you can choose between table calligraphy in seiza (sitting upright) at a terakoya desk and chair, or practicing on calligraphy paper. Let's enjoy an experience you don't get to experience every day. ~Experience Flow~ 1. Explanation of the experience plan and a hearing. (5 minutes) Over a leisurely cup of tea, we'll ask you to choose your plan for the day. 2. The teacher will create a sample. (5 minutes) The teacher will draw a sample of your desired calligraphy style and decide on the activity content. 3. First practice performance. (5 minutes) Start with the activity, using your own free imagination. Express your thoughts and get a feel for it. 4. A pre-copy lecture and explanation of key points for finishing your work. (25 minutes) After receiving instructions on how to use a large brush and key points, solidify your image on calligraphy paper and practice on dedicated paper. Enjoy free expression. ⑤ Create a large-scale calligraphy performance piece. Enjoy ample stretching, and upon request, receive digital video and photos of the finished piece. *Upon request, we can also accommodate "extensions" for a relaxing time. Up to 1 hour and 30 minutes.
• Experience a calligraphy performance using an extra-large brush, similar to the "Kanji of the Year" calligraphy contest held at the end of the year.
• You can create a work of art that expresses your favorite feeling, motto, or even your own name, as long as it can be expressed in kanji. First, you will follow a simple example from the teacher, then practice on calligraphy paper and prepare for production. Even beginners will slowly and steadily work their way through the process, completing their work on a large wall, which you can then take home digitally with video and photos.
• First, listen to the characters you want to write.
• We will ask you about the characters you are interested in and your own name, and then decide which characters you would like to use in your work. The teacher will create a model or sample for you.
• Even beginners can feel at ease. We will start by practicing on calligraphy paper in a Japanese-style room.
• Starting with a simple example from the teacher, you will practice on calligraphy paper. It's OK to fail. By listening to the teacher's advice and explanations of the characters, you will improve rapidly. You will feel like a calligrapher. If you wish, we can provide you with a video or digital photos of the creation process.