Your Own Calligraphy Workshop 己書（おのれしょ）

Calling creative souls everywhere (at JFT)! Learn how to create your unique “Onoresho” design using Hiragana.

UPDATE: We have reached the maximum capacity for both sections. If you would like to be added to a waiting list in case someone cancels, please email koza@jftor.org by February 24th.

Saturday March 12  | Online | Japanese + English interpretation

• Section 1: 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm EST [FULL]
• Section 2: 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm EST [FULL]

Registration Deadline: Thursday February 22nd, 2022

What is Onoresho?
Onoresho (https://www.onoresho.jp/information/) is a creative form of calligraphy where you “draw” characters in a meaningful way that makes sense to YOU, giving you the freedom to express yourself without needing to follow specific rules. Unleash your creativity and craft your very own “legible” painting in Your Own Calligraphy “Onoresho” Workshop!

In this workshop, you will be walked through Onoresho and how to use the calligraphy pen, and use the Hiragana characters to create your own design.

• Tools: A calligraphy brush pen, blank postcards, and A4-size practice paper will be mailed to registrants for free.

• Participation Requirements:
  • • Students currently registered in our Japan Foundation, Toronto Japanese Language Classes, or
    • Nihongo Salon participants
      *you will require a camera and microphone to participate

• Quota: 22 Participants maximum per section

• Instructor: Dr. Yukiyo Hamakawa from Onoresho Kotoha Doujou (https://www.instagram.com/kotoha.koryu.salon/)

• For inquiries: Please contact the Japanese Language Team at koza@jftor.org