Japanese Calligraphy Workshop, CC 2/7–2/8

Practice Center
Date / Time
Feb 7, 2026 / 1:00pm - Feb 8, 2026 / 3:00pm
Event Type
Workshops and Retreats
Description

Japanese Calligraphy Master Tomoko Ide (Himiko) returns to San Francisco Zen Center for a weekend of calligraphy practice to celebrate the Lunar New Year of the Horse.

Day 1

  • Learn about materials, proper names, etiquette, etc.
  • How to make Sumi ink.
  • Practice「馬」(Horse), learn how to write the character for Horse in the "Kaisho" and the "Gyosho" style of calligraphy.

Day 2

  • Review materials, proper names, etiquette, and how to make Sumi ink.
  • Practice writing the character for Horse in the "Tensho" style of calligraphy.
Fee Information

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