Ms. Furuya’s works are a contemporary take on calligraphy, beyond traditional calligraphy style. She believes in “Koto-Dama,” the mystical powers that dwell in words, and carefully chooses the right words based on her inspiration. She harmoniously blends a variety of materials and calligraphy, including antique kimono, fabric and traditional Japanese handmade paper. She is also capable of managing various brush sizes and produces a wide range of works. Her biggest work is over 2 m (6.5 ft.) long and 1 m (3.2 ft.) wide.

■DAY: Every Tuesday

(We are closed on Sunday & Monday. We will also be closed from December 29, 2017, through January 5, 2018.)

■TIME:

The class will be held about 10 times per day and can start (upon request) at any time between 10 AM and 5 PM.

■ADDRESS: 1-9-8 Nishi Asakusa, Taito-Ku, Tokyo 111-0035

(across the street from Sometaro, an okonomi-yaki restaurant)

■CONTACT: Tel: 03-58303449,

   Email: info@shizukokoro.com

■FEE: 3,300 yen per person (including tax)

(You can take your own work and a sample with you.)

Homepage：https://shizukokoro.com

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Brush Art (Calligraphy) Workshop

by Ikuko Furuya

Shizu Kokoro provides a 40-minute brush art workshop that anyone can enjoy. In the workshop, participants will learn how to use a brush and receive a hands-on lesson in how to write kanji (Chinese characters) that they can choose from the samples provided.

Instructor: Ikuko Furuya, a Japanese Calligraphy Artist

After mastering the traditional Chinese writing style and techniques by studying under a renowned Chinese calligrapher, Ms. Ikuko Furuya explored other brush-writing skills, including the traditional and modern (practical) Japanese calligraphy styles. She established a new style of contemporary artistic calligraphy using original brush techniques and became one of the pioneers in the field of calligraphic brush art.　

■CAPACITY: 10 people

Please note that spaces will be filled on a first-come, first-serve basis.

■AGE: Please note that this workshop is designed for participants 13 years old and above.

■DURATION: 40 minutes

■OUTLINE:

・Practice using a brush and ink.

・Choose kanji from the samples and learn the story behind them.

・Practice writing the selected kanji with a brush.

■DAY: Every Tuesday

(We are closed on Sunday & Monday. We will also be closed from December 29, 2017, through January 5, 2018.)

■TIME:

The class will be held about 10 times per day and can start (upon request) at any time between 10 AM and 5 PM.

■ADDRESS: 1-9-8 Nishi Asakusa, Taito-Ku, Tokyo 111-0035

(across the street from Sometaro, an okonomi-yaki restaurant)

■CONTACT: Tel: 03-58303449, email: info@shizukokoro.com

■FEE: 3,300 yen per person (including tax)

(You can take your own work and a sample with you.)

■IMPORANT NOTE: Ink does not come off easily once it gets on your hands and clothes, so please pay particular attention when handling the brush and ink during the workshop. Please follow the instructions and use caution when managing the brush and ink; we are not responsible for ink stains. We appreciate your understanding.