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Japanese Brush Calligraphy Workshop

  • Springdale General 1023 Springdale Rd. Austin, Texas 78721 USA (map)

Japanese Calligraphy Workshop at Uroko

A local Japanese brush calligraphy instructor, Tomoko Hetherington is hosting a
workshop in the East Austin Community of Springdale General at Uroko.


You will write a word 知足 Kanji, or Chinese characters, which means those who
know that enough can live their lives in peace. Tomoko instructs tools first
followed by how to manipulate brushes and line movements. After practice, write
the word on the shikishi paper.
All materials you need will be provided.
• 1 shikishi (calligraphy paper mounted to a cardboard backing) 10”x 10.75”
or 25cm x 27cm
• Samples
• Shodo practice papers, sumi-ink
• 1 calligraphy brush
• Step-by-step Instruction
Japanese tea and sweets will be served.