The adventure of 書法, Shodō! - Part 1
20.01.2024 - 21.01.2024
Paris
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Cosima Obringer
chinese calligraphy,
japanese calligraphy
240 EUR
The adventure of 書法, Shodō! is a workshop to learn the art of Japanese and Chinese calligraphy. In the first part, the Kaisho style (normal) and the Gyosho style (semi-cursive) will be introduced. In our second adventure, we will get crazy with the Shosho or Weed writing style. 書法, Shodō! is a great adventure.
Program:
Day 1: Heart and Hand in Harmony.
Morning: A character named Kanji.
The brush and the sword. Understanding the 8 basic tracks.
The imaginary square
Exercises: Write the following characters in Kaisho style (normal)
Shodo-Shufa 書道
Shufa 書法
Heart and hand in harmony 心手合一
Afternoon: Write the same characters in Gyosho style (semi-cursive). Xing shu.
Day 2: Zengo. The clouds pass, the blue mountain appears.
What is a Zengo?
雲
去
青
山
露
Morning: Kaisho style (normal)
Afternoon: Semi-cursive style. Xing shu (ancient Chinese calligraphy)
Day 3: Zengo. Great path, no gate.
Morning: Kaisho style (normal)
Afternoon: Semi-cursive style. Xing shu. (ancient Chinese calligraphy) Write a Taoist talisman.
Schedules:
Morning: 09:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Afternoon: 03:30 PM to 06:00 PM (Spring Program)
Rates:
2-day course, 5 hours per day.
Price: 240 Euros (Equipment not included)
3-day course, 5 hours per day.
Price: 300 Euros (Equipment not included)
Discounts on courses with the "Group Rate":
- 5% for 2 persons, - 10% for 3 persons, - 15% for 4, and so on, up to 25% discount. Reservations must be made in advance.
Payment options include check, cash, and PayPal.
Accommodation options include staying at the artist's house, in the Gîte des Blue Bamboo Garden (max. 4 persons), or nearby accommodations.
Price: 3 nights with 3 meals: 255 Euros
